Planning

Provision of Hot Drinks and Vending Services

GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

10 Feb 2026 at 12:05

Planning

24 Nov 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

Govia Thameslink Railway Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Provision of Hot Drinks and Vending Services." This process is tagged under the industry categories such as coffee, tea, snacks, and vending-machine ingredients. The procurement is being conducted in the United Kingdom, primarily focusing on the London area. The call for tenders is classified under an open procedure approach, adhering to the open procurement method, with a total estimated contract value of £2,190,000. The procurement expects the submission deadline to be on 23rd April 2026, with an award decision anticipated by 19th August 2026 and the contract period scheduled from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030, with options for renewal until 2032.

This tender opportunity can be a significant growth avenue for businesses in vending services, catering, and related sectors. It is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises proficient in offering vending machine solutions that include installation, maintenance, and restocking with both hot and cold beverages, as well as snacks. Being a large-scale contract with Govia Thameslink Railway, the tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses to expand their service networks and establish a strong presence within the private utility sectors by providing essential amenities across a major rail network. Potential bidders should ensure compliance with electronic submission policies via the Delta eSourcing platform and prepare to meet high standards in both price and quality, as outlined in the award criteria.

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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. To view this notice, please click here: https://goviathameslinkrailway.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1013126188

Planning Information

Deadline for clarifications 12 December 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e6fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011801-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
26 Mar 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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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