Tender

Automated Food and Drink Supply, inc. Vending

UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Tender

11 Mar 2021 at 09:20

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham is currently seeking suppliers for an automated food and drink solution, specifically for vending machines, under a tender titled "Automated Food and Drink Supply, inc. Vending." This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified within the vending industry. The tender is active and is structured into two lots: one for branded snacks and drinks including hot beverage machines, and the other for hot food, meals, salads, and non-food items. Bidders can compete for one or both lots, with submissions due by 12:00 on 12 April 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in food and beverage supply, particularly those capable of providing innovative catering solutions through vending machines. Companies specialising in automated retail, food distribution, and vending technology are encouraged to participate. The framework agreement allows for multiple suppliers, thus fostering a competitive environment that can support business growth in a thriving university setting.

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Notice Title

Automated Food and Drink Supply, inc. Vending

Notice Description

An automated food and drink solution that is fully managed, serviced and maintained by the provider.There are multiple locations across the campusThe tender is divided into 2 lots:Lot 1 - Branded snacks and drinks plus hot beverage machinesLot 2 - Hot food, meals, salads and non-food itemsThe supplier may bid for one or both lots.There is no obligation for the University to award both lots to one supplier, the University reserves the right to award more than one supplier for each lot.

Lot Information

Standard Vending Machines

Provision of vending for snacks and soft drink

Hot food, meals, salads, non-food etc.

Vending of innovative salads, hot food, non-food, etc

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-029aa1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004912-2021
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
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

42933300 - Automatic goods-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
11 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Karen Aird
Contact Email
k.aird@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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