Award

Provision of Vending Services

UBICO LTD

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Award

10 Mar 2026 at 12:16

Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

Ubico Ltd, a public undertaking located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Vending Services." This initiative encompasses the full supply, installation, and maintenance of vending machines including hot drinks, snacks, water coolers, and hot water boilers across its depot locations. The procurement was conducted using an open competition method below the threshold. The contract comprises two lots, both awarded on 10th March 2026, with a contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, including options for renewal extending until 2031. The industry category involved is goods, contributing to staff welfare with modern equipment and free provision of hot drinks, ensuring convenience, safety, and sustainability in the workplace.

The successful tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly suitable for SMEs like Eden Springs UK and JW Vending, who have secured the awards for water coolers & boilers, and snacks & hot drinks respectively. SMEs looking to expand into sustainable workplace solutions can greatly benefit from this type of engagement. The focus on robust, user-friendly equipment equipped with telemetry systems provides a competitive edge for tech-savvy businesses able to meet the stringent compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. This procurement accommodates cash and contactless payment methods, thereby aligning with modern consumer practices and broadening the scope for innovative payment solutions providers.

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Notice Title

Provision of Vending Services

Notice Description

The organisation is seeking a qualified supplier to deliver a comprehensive vending services solution across multiple depot locations. The scope of this requirement encompasses the supply, installation, and ongoing maintenance of hot drink and snack vending machines, mains-fed and bottled water coolers, and hot water boilers. The initiative supports a workplace environment that prioritises convenience, safety, and sustainability. All hot drinks are to be provided free of charge, while snack vending must support both cash and contactless payment methods. Equipment must be robust, user-friendly, and equipped with modern telemetry systems for efficient monitoring and service management. This procurement aims to enhance staff welfare while ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental standards.

Lot Information

Water Coolers & Boilers

This Lot will cover the provision, servicing, and maintenance of 19 water coolers, including 7 bottled water coolers, as well as 8 hot water boilers. Suppliers are expected to provide all necessary equipment, installation, and ongoing support to ensure reliable and efficient operation throughout the contract period.

Snacks and Hot Drinks

This Lot will cover the provision, servicing, and maintenance of snacks and hot drinks solutions, including the supply of vending machines, hot beverage units, and associated consumables. Suppliers are expected to provide all necessary equipment, installation, restocking, servicing, and ongoing technical support to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient operation throughout the contract period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddcb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021290-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

15894500 - Vending-machine ingredients

31141000 - Water coolers

42161000 - Hot-water boilers

42933000 - Vending machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£170,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£58,348 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UBICO LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELTENHAM
Postcode
GL51 9JZ
Post Town
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheltenham
Electoral Ward
Swindon Village
Westminster Constituency
Tewkesbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

EDEN SPRINGS

JW VENDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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