Planning

CA2487 - Vending Machines in Wiltshire Council Leisure Centres

WILTSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

24 Mar 2026 at 14:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Wiltshire Council pertains to the rental supply of vending machines and associated stock for resale within its leisure centres. It involves a contractual opportunity amounting to £570,000, or £684,000 including gross figures. The contract aims to cover 6 out of 20 leisure centres with vending services available around Trowbridge, UK, classified under public authority - sub-central government, and falls under the 'planning' stage with pre-market engagement scheduled for 2 April 2026. Suppliers can express interest through the ProContract message board by 1 April 2026, ahead of the engagement event on Microsoft Teams. Wiltshire Council’s oversight ensures compliance is in line with legislation under UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in vending machine operations, particularly those proficient in goods procurement. Businesses with robust logistical and supply capabilities for vending machine rental and stock management will find this contract beneficial. Companies adept at servicing leisure facilities can compete effectively, as the procurement method aims to ensure future notices by mid-April 2026. This opportunity is well-suited for enterprises looking to expand in the leisure sector in the UK region of England, with prospects for continued engagement through optional renewal phases extending potentially up to 2035.

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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.

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/026906-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Aug 2026 - 14 Aug 2029 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
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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