Tender

PURCON 5029 Hot Beverage, Equipment and Maintenance

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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Tender

09 Mar 2026 at 09:59

Planning

09 Mar 2026 at 09:47

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia is inviting tenders for the project titled "PURCON 5029 Hot Beverage, Equipment and Maintenance." This procurement process involves supplying coffee products, leasing equipment, installations, training, maintenance, and managed services across 13 outlets at the university in Norwich, United Kingdom. The procurement is in the tender stage, with submission deadlines closing on 10 April 2026. Potential participants can expect a two-stage evaluation process including both price and quality assessments as well as an in-person demonstration phase. This open competitive procedure, governed by legal basis UKPGA 2023/54, provides an overall budget allocation of up to £880,000. Contracts are expected to commence on 20 July 2026, lasting until 19 July 2030, with a possible extension to 2031.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for SMEs specialising in beverage supply, equipment leasing, and maintenance services. Businesses offering high-quality coffee products, related equipment, and installation services could benefit greatly by participating in this project. Contractors with expertise in managing such services in an educational institutional setting will find themselves in a favourable position. Given the university's commitment to engaging SMEs, as demonstrated in their preliminary market engagement activities, this tender could serve as a crucial stepping stone for businesses looking to build long-term partnerships in the higher education sector.

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Notice Title

PURCON 5029 Hot Beverage, Equipment and Maintenance

Notice Description

This opportunity is for supply of coffee products, provision of equipment under lease, installation, training, ongoing maintenance and managed service across 13 outlets and a delivered catering service operated by the University of East Anglia (UEA).

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/020740-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
10 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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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

Further Information

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