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09 Jul 2026 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process detailed here refers to the provision of a fully managed vending service for the New Forest District Council, based in Lyndhurst, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically involving vending machines. The procurement has been completed as of June 2026, with the contract awarded to 2468 LIMITED. The procurement method was below threshold with limited competition, and the contract is set to start on 15th June 2026 and initially spans two years, with an option to extend for a further two years in 12-month intervals. Delivery addresses for this service cover multiple regions across the United Kingdom, highlighting its expansive geographic scope.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the vending machine industry to expand their operations within public sector frameworks. SMEs with robust vending solutions infrastructure, especially those located in or near the covered regions, would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts in the future. The requirement for service over a multi-year period underscores the need for reliable and scalable supply capabilities, offering prospects for businesses to secure long-term partnerships and recurring revenue streams in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Provision of a Fully Managed Vending Service

Notice Description

Provision of Vending Services for New Forest District Council (NFDC) commencing June 2026 for 2 years, with the option to extend by 2 years in 12 monthly intervals, subject to performance and business need.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c722
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064539-2026
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

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42933000 - Vending machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 17 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEW FOREST DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LYNDHURST
Postcode
SO43 7PA
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
New Forest
Electoral Ward
Lyndhurst & Minstead
Westminster Constituency
New Forest East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

2468

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