Tender

CA2487 - Vending Machines in Wiltshire Council Leisure Centres

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

07 May 2026 at 09:37

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

24 Mar 2026 at 14:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wiltshire Council, located in Trowbridge, UK, is currently in the tender stage of procuring vending machines for its leisure centres under the title "CA2487 - Vending Machines in Wiltshire Council Leisure Centres." This procurement falls under the goods category within the CPV classification for vending machines (42933000) and utilises an open procedure method. The deadline for submitting tenders is set for 5th June 2026, and interested parties can engage via electronic submission. The contracted service will commence on 15th August 2026 and could potentially last until 2035 with renewal options. Notably, the contract emanates from a public authority sub-central government, ensuring a structured procurement process with defined criteria focusing 60% on price and 40% on quality.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing, supply, and maintenance of vending machines. The contract, valued at up to £684,000, offers substantial financial prospects, particularly for SMEs, which are deemed suitable for this tender. The environment encourages competitive pricing and quality innovation, aiding business growth. Vendors able to provide comprehensive stock management and maintenance support for leisure facilities will find this opportunity particularly appealing, given the long-term nature of the contract and the possible extension period of up to six years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CA2487 - Vending Machines in Wiltshire Council Leisure Centres

Notice Description

Wiltshire Council intends to award a contract for the supply (rental) of vending machines and associated stock to be made available for resale in its leisure centres.? Wiltshire Council's leisure facilities currently comprise 20 leisure centres, 6 of which offer vending provision, and as such are in scope for the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 x three year extension - a total of six years if all extensions are used.

Planning Information

A pre-market engagement (PME) event will be held via Microsoft Teams at 2p.m. on Thursday 2nd April. Suppliers wishing to participate should contact the council via the project message board on ProContract indicating their wish to be included in the invitation and providing the e-mail addresses of up to two representatives from their organisation. They should do this by 17:00hrs on Wednesday 1st April. The DN reference for this procurement is DN809418, and the council's Unique Reference Number (URN) is CA2487. Not participating in the engagement will NOT preclude suppliers from expressing interest in the procurement or submitting a bid.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041787-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42933000 - Vending machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£570,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Aug 2026 - 14 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2035-03-05

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WILTSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TROWBRIDGE
Postcode
BA14 8JN
Post Town
Bath
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK72 Wiltshire
Delivery Location
TLK15 Wiltshire
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Electoral Ward
Trowbridge Central
Westminster Constituency
South West Wiltshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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