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Interim Managed Vending Machines

Corporate Officer of the House of Lords

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17 Aug 2026 at 16:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Parliamentary authorities, acting jointly through the Corporate Officers of the House of Commons and House of Lords, procured an interim managed vending-machine service for the Parliamentary Estate in Westminster. The requirement covers the supply and ongoing maintenance of vending machines, combining goods with associated services. The equipment is classified as vending machines (CPV 42933000). The work is intended to support vending provision across the estate rather than a single delivery point, serving parliamentary facilities in London. This is a central-government requirement for a supplier able to provide both the physical machines and the practical service support needed to keep them operating during the interim arrangement.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to CAMBRIDGE VENDING SOLUTIONS LTD. It used a below-threshold direct award without competition, on an urgent basis. The award is active and the contract was signed on 19 May 2026. The contract runs from 20 May 2026 to 19 November 2027. Its value is £89,442.54 excluding VAT, or £107,331.05 including VAT. The requirement was handled as one completed lot. The contracting authorities are the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords and the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons, acting jointly. The outcome records one selected supplier for the supply and maintenance requirement.

This procurement demonstrates demand from the Parliamentary Estate for managed vending equipment supported by maintenance, with a requirement large enough to cover a sustained interim service across a central London operational estate. A credible future competitor would need to supply reliable vending machines, install or position them across multiple facilities, and provide responsive maintenance and fault resolution throughout the service period. Relevant strengths would include an established vending-machine fleet, operational coverage in London, engineers or service partners able to attend site, and experience managing equipment in a high-profile public-sector environment. The award to an SME indicates that specialist vending businesses can be credible providers when they can combine equipment supply with dependable ongoing support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Interim Managed Vending Machines

Notice Description

The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons and the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords (acting jointly) (the "Authority") required an urgent provision of Interim Managed Vending Machines. The contract will cover the supply and maintenance of vending machines across the Parliamentary Estate.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e5e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078248-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without 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
£89,442 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 19 Nov 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Corporate Officer of the House of Lords
Additional Buyers

Corporate Officer of the House of Commons

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Postcode Area
South West 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
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE VENDING SOLUTIONS LTD

Further Information

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