Tender

Vending Machine Facilities

VICO HOMES

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Tender

02 Apr 2026 at 07:11

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process invites bids for the provision of vending machine facilities across the Wakefield District, under the management of Vico Homes, a sub-central government public authority. The tender opens up opportunities for supplying vending machines dispensing a range of hot drinks at four locations. Interested suppliers should note the procurement is conducted using an open competition method and will consider electronic submissions until 4th May 2026. The contract, valued at £120,000, offers an initial term concluding on 10th August 2029, with potential extensions based on performance allowing up to two additional years.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses that specialise in vending and drinks dispenser equipment. Companies that can offer competitive pricing and high-quality service, aligning with the award criteria of 60% price and 40% quality, are likely to thrive. SMEs in the vending industry would be well-suited for this contract, particularly those capable of managing contracts with flexible extensions and meeting the needs of corporate environments. The free vend requirement offers a unique selling point for companies aiming to provide a high degree of convenience to users.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Vending Machine Facilities

Notice Description

This agreement will be for the provision of providing Vending Facilities to Vico Homes' Corporate Buildings across the Wakefield District. Vico require vending facilities across 4 locations throughout the Wakefield District providing a vending machine to dispense a range of hot drinks at each location. Vico would like a cost per cup and rental price for the machines. Vico require the machines to be available of free vend to all colleagues and visitors. See Appendix B- Specification for more information, including Current usage information at the 4 sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract term: 3+1+1 Optional extensions of up to 12 months each- performance based

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b53
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030644-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42933000 - Vending machines

42968100 - Drinks dispensers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
4 May 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Aug 2026 - 10 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
VICO HOMES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CASTLEFORD
Postcode
WF10 5HX
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Castleford Central and Glasshoughton
Westminster Constituency
Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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