Tender

Provision of Hot Drinks and Vending Services

GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

Govia Thameslink Railway Limited, based in London, has initiated a procurement process titled "Provision of Hot Drinks and Vending Services" within the utilities industry category. This procurement seeks to appoint a supplier for vending machine services, including the provision, installation, and maintenance of machines offering beverages and snacks across the GTR network's locations. The process is currently at the tender stage, inviting participants to submit applications by 2nd April 2026, with further inquiries accepted until 23rd April 2026. The procurement is conducted under a competitive flexible procedure, ensuring a thorough evaluation of all submissions received by the deadline of 4th May 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, especially those with expertise in vending services, catering, or the supply of beverages and snacks, to expand their presence within the UK railway sector. With a budget ceiling of £1,825,000, this procurement is suitable for SMEs aiming to grow through collaborations with large-scale private utilities like Govia Thameslink Railway. Companies that excel in technical and commercial aspects, particularly those that can efficiently manage vending services with an emphasis on quality, may find this tender particularly beneficial for business growth and partnership opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Hot Drinks and Vending Services

Notice Description

GTR is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide vending machine services for its employees. The scope of services will include the provision, installation, and maintenance of vending machines offering a selection of hot and cold beverages, as well as snacks, at designated depot and office locations across GTR's network. The opportunity can be accessed here : https://goviathameslinkrailway.delta-esourcing.com/ Access Code : QH7WEG465P

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067be3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030971-2026
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
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products

15894400 - Snacks

15894500 - Vending-machine ingredients

15982000 - Soft drinks

39222000 - Catering supplies

42933000 - Vending machines

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,825,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,825,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
4 May 20261 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2030 3-4 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
GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3R 8AJ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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