Planning

Provision of Hot Drinks and Vending Services

GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED

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Planning

24 Nov 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Govia Thameslink Railway Limited, is currently in the planning stage for their forthcoming tender titled "Provision of Hot Drinks and Vending Services." This process, aimed at the private utility sector, falls under the services category, involving the supply, installation, and maintenance of vending machines offering beverages and snacks across GTR’s network in London, United Kingdom. Critical deadlines include the due date for clarifications set on 19th December 2025. The legal framework for this process is grounded in the UK legislation 2023/54, with the procurement method to be conducted via the Delta eSourcing platform. The expected contract period is from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030, with options for renewal. The project's gross value is estimated at GBP 2,190,000.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies with experience in the provision of vending machines, catering supplies, and related services such as coffee beans and soft drinks. Businesses involved in supplying vending machine components or maintaining such facilities will find this opportunity well-suited to their expertise. The pre-market engagement phase allows potential suppliers to engage early, shaping the procurement specifications. Companies keen to expand within the utilities sector will benefit from participation, ensuring they are registered on the Delta platform to submit their interest and proposals effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Hot Drinks and Vending Services

Notice Description

GTR is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide vending machine services for its employees. The scope of services will include the provision, installation, and maintenance of vending machines offering a selection of hot and cold beverages, as well as snacks, at designated depot and office locations across GTR's network. The purpose of this engagement is to: *identify suppliers able to provide these services *understand market capacity and interest *check and develop procurement requirements *help design procedures, participation conditions and award criteria *identify any potential barriers to participation GTR intend to use the Delta eSourcing platform to conduct the tender process and as such interested bidders are required to register on the Delta platform . The Pre Market Engagement documents can be accessed with this code:9M5497K3Q6 Link to Delta: https://goviathameslinkrailway.delta-esourcing.com/ To view this notice, please click here: https://goviathameslinkrailway.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=996425653

Planning Information

Deadline for clarifications 12 December 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e6fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076316-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

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

42 - Industrial machinery

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

03131100 - Coffee beans

15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products

15894400 - Snacks

15894500 - Vending-machine ingredients

15982000 - Soft drinks

39222000 - Catering supplies

42933000 - Vending machines

42933300 - Automatic goods-vending machines

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,825,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
Bruno Domi
Contact Email
bruno.domi@gtrailway.com
Contact Phone
07790931447

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3R 8AJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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