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PlanningUpdate

26 Jun 2026 at 13:06

Planning

26 Jun 2026 at 13:02

Planning

03 Jun 2026 at 12:35

Summary of the contracting process

Supply Chain Coordination Limited, located in London, UK, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Vending Solutions." This initiative falls under the industry category of food, beverages, and tobacco products, with specific classifications for vending-machine ingredients and vending machines. The primary objective is to establish a comprehensive Framework Agreement for various vending solutions across several UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ, UKK, and UKI45. Key activities include engaging with the market from 26th June 2026 to 22nd October 2026 through Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) and request for information processes, leading up to a planned contract commencement on 4th October 2027 and lasting until 3rd October 2035. The procurement status is 'planned', and prospective suppliers are encouraged to register on the NHS Supply Chain's eProcurement portal to participate in this opportunity.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, to expand their operations by supplying products such as cold drinks, snacks, confectionery vending machines, and associated services like maintenance and smart technology solutions. The division of the Framework Agreement into various lots will allow specialised suppliers to compete effectively, fostering innovation and diversification in their offerings. Firms engaged in food and beverage vending, machinery installation, and reverse vending technology are well-positioned to benefit from this contract valued at approximately £120 million. Participation in the early market engagement process not only opens avenues for entering the UK's public contracting market but also provides valuable insights into evolving service requirements in this sector.

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Notice Title

Vending Solutions

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain: Food is planning to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of products including but not limited to: Cold Drinks, Snacks and Confectionery Vending Machines, Chilled & Hot Food Vending Machines, Hot Beverage Vending Machines, Coffee Shop Solutions, Ward Beverage Trolleys, Water Dispensers, Reverse Vending, Smart Technology & Shop Solutions, Maintenance and Servicing. The Framework Agreement is expected to be divided into lots. Final lot structure and scope will be detailed in the future tender notice. The current intention is to use a Framework Agreement. However, NHS Supply Chain: Food reserves the right to adopt a different procurement approach if deemed more suitable.

Planning Information

To support the development of a comprehensive strategy and set of requirements, NHS Supply Chain: Food (the Authority) is initiating a Preliminary Market Engagement (PME). This process is intended to consult the market and identify potential suppliers capable of meeting the emerging service requirements. Through this engagement, the Authority aims to understand suppliers capacity, explore opportunities for innovation, and ensure all interested parties are informed of this opportunity. 26/06/2026 - 23/07/2026 - Request for Information (RFI) 24/07/2026 – 22/10/2026 Engagement meetings held with incumbent and new suppliers. 23/10/2026 – 23/11/2026 Category Team to analyse feedback and input into strategy as required. Registration for the eProcurement portal is as follows; Registration. 1. Use URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal. 2. If not yet registered: — Click on the ‘Not Registered Yet’ link to access the registration page. — Complete the registration pages as guided by the mini guide found on the landing page. Portal access. If registration has been completed: — Login with URL https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com// — Click on Selection Questionnaires (SQs) Open to All Suppliers. — Select from the following SQs — Select from the following SQ_686 Suppliers can, at any point during the engagement period (up to 22/10/2026) contact the NHS Supply Chain: Food to discuss the proposed procurement by sending a message via the Messages tab on SQ_686 (Project_1766).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060377-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

42 - Industrial machinery

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15894500 - Vending-machine ingredients

31141000 - Water coolers

42200000 - Machinery for food, beverage and tobacco processing and associated parts

42933000 - Vending machines

42933300 - Automatic goods-vending machines

51542200 - Installation services of beverage-processing machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jan 20277 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Oct 2027 - 3 Oct 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUPPLY CHAIN COORDINATION 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
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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