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University of Chester - Vending Machines - Lot 1 Fully Managed Service - AWARD

TUCO Ltd

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26 Aug 2026 at 12:42

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement covers a fully managed vending service for approximately 19 vending machines, together with related vending services, at various University of Chester campus locations. The requirement is classified as vending machines and falls within the services category. TUCO Ltd is the buying organisation. The service is intended for university campus environments and involves supplying, operating and managing vending equipment rather than a one-off machine purchase. Businesses specialising in managed vending, machine supply, replenishment, maintenance and associated customer services will find the subject matter relevant. The title identifies this as Lot 1, focused on a fully managed service, rather than a wider vending equipment procurement.

The procurement has reached completion and the contract was awarded on 24 August 2026 to Alpine Vending Co. Ltd. It used a selective procurement method through a restricted procedure. The tender submission deadline was 30 June 2026 at 9:56am. The awarded contract period runs from 1 September 2026 to 1 March 2030. The published awarded value is £0 GBP. The tender is identified as Lot 1, Fully Managed Service. The procurement was recorded as unsuitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises. The award is active, and the contract period in the award record matches the principal tender contract period.

This opportunity demonstrates a substantial, multi-campus requirement for a supplier able to provide and manage approximately 19 vending machines as an integrated service. A credible future competitor would need operational capacity to install, monitor, replenish and maintain machines across university locations, with reliable arrangements for responsive repairs, stock management and day-to-day service delivery. Experience of working in higher education or similarly distributed sites would help demonstrate an understanding of campus access, varied building locations, user demand and service continuity. The requirement is positioned for an established managed-service operator rather than a small supplier offering standalone machines or occasional maintenance. Alpine Vending Co. Ltd’s selection indicates that end-to-end delivery capability was commercially relevant to this buyer.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

University of Chester - Vending Machines - Lot 1 Fully Managed Service - AWARD

Notice Description

The provision of of approx. 19 managed vending machines and vending related services to various University campus locations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8382791a-48ea-46bb-8ea8-679b1c124677
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/049a6ae8-9840-434f-94f6-5dc2f5d7b907
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42933000 - Vending machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
30 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Aug 20263 days ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 1 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TUCO Ltd
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 5GP
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Alpine Vending Co. Ltd

Further Information

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