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AwardUpdate

27 Apr 2018 at 11:30

Award

27 Apr 2018 at 11:27

Tender

29 Jan 2018 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

ESPO, located in Leicester, England, is conducting a public procurement process for a multi-supplier framework agreement titled "900_18 Vending Machines and Water Coolers." The procurement aims to provide a range of vending machines and water cooler options across the UK. The framework, which has an estimated total value of £10 million, includes service provision for snacks, drinks, and water coolers. The tender period ended on 28 February 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 1 April 2018, lasting until 31 March 2021, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. This procurement is an open procedure suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and charities.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and servicing of vending machines and water coolers, appealing particularly to SMEs looking to expand their market reach. Potential bidders include companies that provide snacks and beverages for vending machines, bottled and plumbed-in water solutions, and related services. As this framework is open for use across various public bodies, including local authorities and NHS entities, successful bidders can expect consistent demand, contributing to significant business growth over the contract's duration.

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Notice Title

900_18 Vending Machines and Water Coolers

Notice Description

ESPO is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement with national geographical coverage. The framework is intended to offer a range of vending machines and water cooler service options, including but not limited to; Snacks, hot drinks, cold drinks, bottled water coolers, plumbed in water coolers and water fountains. Lot No 1: Vending Machines Lot No 2: Bottled Water Coolers Lot No 3: Point of Use (Plumbed in) Water Coolers Lot No 4: Water Fountains The framework agreement/contract has the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal Lot 1 not awarded - discontinuation of procedure Lots 2, 3 and 4 awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-966eca7b-4e0c-4b60-9124-1ce2bcbd7c0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86577f14-0b28-4ede-a356-9885ecef2bbd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

18925000 - Water-bottle holders and holsters

31141000 - Water coolers

39370000 - Water installations

42933000 - Vending machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,250,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20188 years ago
Contract Period
16 Apr 2018 - 15 Apr 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Espo
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
16
Supplier Names

Angel Springs Ltd ta Waterlogic UK

AquAid Franchising Ltd

BWT UK Limited

Bronte Water Coolers Ltd

Circon Ltd t/a Crown Water & Coffee

Cool Water Direct Limited

CoolerAid Ltd

Countrywise Water Coolers Ltd

Eden Springs UK Ltd

Horizon Soft Drinks Ltd

Refresh Water Limited

Seaton Spring Ltd

The Divine Water Co Ltd

Thirsty Work Ltd

Water Coolers Ltd

Wessex Products Leasing

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