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08 Jul 2026 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by Gentoo Group located in Sunderland, involved the lease to own of four coffee machines across two office buildings. The industry category is goods, specifically electric coffee makers, with the location being the United Kingdom, primarily in the UKC region. The process reached the award stage with the contract being awarded to DC7 Vending Limited on 23rd June 2026 and set to conclude on 23rd June 2029. This limited procurement method, executed under a below-threshold competition, adheres to the legal basis outlined in UKPGA 2023/54. The total contract value amounts to £31,380, excluding VAT.

This tender opportunity provides substantial potential for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the supply and maintenance of electrical goods. Businesses that can offer competitive leasing options and maintain high service standards in providing and servicing coffee machines are well-suited to compete in this sector. Engaging in such opportunities can facilitate market expansion, enhanced reputation, and further engagement in public sector contracts. DC7 Vending Limited, being a successful supplier in this tender, exemplifies how SMEs can leverage similar opportunities for their business growth and industry presence.

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Notice Title

Coffee Machines

Notice Description

Quotation exercise undertaken for the lease to own of 4 Coffee machines across two office buildings. DC7 will also supply three years maintenance, servicing and consumables for coffee machine.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c64f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064183-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39711310 - Electric coffee makers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£31,380 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
24 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GENTOO GROUP
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XR
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DC7 VENDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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