Tender

Provision of Vending Machines - Lease & Maintenance

WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

08 Aug 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

West Dunbartonshire Council is currently conducting a procurement process titled "Provision of Vending Machines - Lease & Maintenance". This tender falls under the services industry and is focused on delivering and installing vending machines across five high schools in the West Dunbartonshire region, UK. The tender is at the planning stage, with a submission deadline set for 6th September 2018. The total contract value amounts to £150,000, and the procurement method being employed is an open procedure, allowing all suitably qualified contractors to submit their bids.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in vending services, specifically those that can provide new vending machines alongside maintenance contracts. Companies that meet the requisite standards, including membership in the Automatic Vending Association and demonstrating a strong financial background, would be particularly well-suited to participate. Furthermore, vendors capable of showcasing relevant experience and compliance with insurance requirements are encouraged to compete, providing them with a chance to establish a long-term partnership with the council that could extend over a period of three to five years.

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Notice Title

Provision of Vending Machines - Lease & Maintenance

Notice Description

West Dunbartonshire Council are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor who is competent and capable to deliver, install various ranges of brand new vending machines including maintenance contracts and additional services to support the requirements of West Dunbartonshire Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

West Dunbartonshire Council (WDC) are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor who is competent and capable to deliver & install various ranges of brand new vending machines across WDC. The requirement is for leased vending machines within secondary schools, the machines should be vend banked for appearance, security and stability. Maintenance cover will also be required.

Renewal: Includes up-to 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000549427
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327501
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42933000 - Vending machines

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
3 - 5 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
aileen.toland@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1389737000

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMBARTON
Postcode
G82 1QL
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Dumbarton
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327501
    Provision of Vending Machines - Lease & Maintenance - West Dunbartonshire Council are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified contractor who is competent and capable to deliver, install various ranges of brand new vending machines including maintenance contracts and additional services to support the requirements of West Dunbartonshire Council.

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