Award

Provision of Coffee Equipment, services and product

HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Sep 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Apr 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

High Life Highland, a charity operating in learning and leisure activities, has completed the procurement process for the provision of coffee equipment, services, and products across various sites in the Highlands of Scotland. This contract, designated under the title "Provision of Coffee Equipment, services and product," falls within the goods category and employs an open procurement method. The award notice dated 15 September 2025, follows a comprehensive tendering stage that concluded with an active contract signed on 29 August 2025. The locations receiving services are numerous sites throughout the Highlands, reflecting a significant demand for high-quality coffee and related support services. The entire procurement process, from tender issuance on 22 April 2025 with submissions closed by 26 May 2025, showcases a well-coordinated effort to meet the organisational needs efficiently.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in coffee supplies, equipment maintenance, and barista training, particularly those capable of delivering exceptional service amid high demand periods. The awarded contract to Pure Roasters Coffee Ltd, a small-to-medium enterprise, emphasises the potential for SMEs to capitalise on such opportunities. With an award value of £208,421, this contract underlines the importance of offering reliable and high-quality services. Businesses equipped to handle diverse client needs across multiple sites and those ready to ensure prompt service response times stand a good chance in similar future procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Coffee Equipment, services and product

Notice Description

High Life Highland operate a number of sites throughout the Highlands that require a regular supply of roast coffee, associated machinery, maintenance and supply along with training of barista staff. The sites vary from small cafes to larger sites with high demand. All sites require a quality coffee offer with excellent service in terms of delivery times and response to equipment breakdowns, especially in the peak season.

Lot Information

Lot 1

High Life Highland operate a number of sites throughout the Highlands that require a regular supply of roast coffee, associated machinery, maintenance and supply along with training of barista staff. The sites vary from small cafes to larger sites with high demand. All sites require a quality coffee offer with excellent service in terms of delivery times and response to equipment breakdowns, especially in the peak season.

Renewal: Extension of 12 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796872
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539195
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products

15861000 - Coffee

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£208,421 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
April 2030

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
hlh.business.support@highlifehighland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1349781700

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 5SS
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PURE ROASTERS COFFEE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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