This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jun 2026 at 13:50

Award

15 May 2026 at 14:29

Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 09:59

Planning

09 Mar 2026 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia has engaged in a public procurement process for the supply of hot beverages, equipment, and maintenance services at their Norwich campus located at the Norwich Research Park, Norwich, United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated through an open competitive flexible procedure under the identifier PURCON 5029, with a contract valued at approximately £733,000 gross. The procurement initially involved market engagement with potential suppliers in November 2025 and progressed through planning, tender, and award stages, culminating in the award on 23 June 2026 to the Nairobi Coffee and Tea Company Limited. The contract period is set from 20 July 2026 to 19 July 2030, with an option for a one-year extension.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the beverage supply and maintenance sector, particularly those specialising in coffee products, equipment leasing, and related services. Companies with capabilities in installation services for beverage-processing machinery and those able to meet the recurrent service and maintenance demands specified by the contract will find this project an ideal prospect. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with a focus on quality product offerings and after-sales support stand to benefit significantly from such engagements, aiding in their expansion within the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Hot Beverage, Equipment and Maintenance

Notice Description

The supply of coffee products, provision of equipment under lease, installation, training, ongoing maintenance and managed service across 12 outlets and a delivered catering service.

Planning Information

A number of SME coffee providers were approached regarding the requirement and process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0664f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059028-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

03131100 - Coffee beans

15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products

39711310 - Electric coffee makers

42933000 - Vending machines

51542200 - Installation services of beverage-processing machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£733,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£733,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£494,628 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£494,628 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
14 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NAIROBI COFFEE AND TEA COMPANY LIMITED(THE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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