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Negotiated Procedure for the Repair of Vending Machines at Various Locations throughout South Lanarkshire

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

South Lanarkshire Council has concluded a procurement process for the repair and maintenance of vending machines across various locations in South Lanarkshire, focusing particularly on servicing vending machines within 17 high schools. This contract, titled "Negotiated Procedure for the Repair of Vending Machines at Various Locations throughout South Lanarkshire," falls under the industry category of general public services and the main procurement method was limited. Due to technical reasons, this service could only be provided by Excel Vending Limited, the original installer and maintainer of the machines, to ensure compatibility with existing equipment. The contract spans a period of four years, starting from 28 July 2025 to 27 July 2029, and has been valued at £70,000. The procurement process is now complete with the contract currently active.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in maintenance and technical support services, particularly those that can offer specialised equipment repairs. Companies similar to Excel Vending Limited, which have a proven record of maintaining such machines, would be well-suited to compete in similar procurements. Engaging in contracts with regional or local authorities, such as South Lanarkshire Council, can provide consistent revenue streams for businesses over extended periods, promoting long-term growth and stability in service domains related to vending machine servicing and maintenance.

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Notice Title

Negotiated Procedure for the Repair of Vending Machines at Various Locations throughout South Lanarkshire

Notice Description

South Lanarkshire Council have a requirement to undertake a Negotiated procedure under standing Order 9 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the for the maintenance and repair of existing vending machines at various locations throughout South Lanarkshire. The Council's Facilities Services have an ongoing requirement for an external provider to provide services to ensure full compatibility with the existing equipment (52 machines) and to avoid the risks associated with using non-approved parts or third-party servicing which, could lead to operational issues, it is in the Council's best interest to establish a formal contract for the maintenance and repair of all vending machines across 17 high schools. The contract will be for a period of 4 years from 28 July 2025 to 27 July 2029.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure under Regulation 33 (1) (b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and Standing Order 9.3.1 (b) of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the following reason: - The services can be supplied by only one suitable contractor because competition is absent for technical reasons, and no alternative or substitute exists, and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement. Excel Vending Limited installed the machines and maintained them throughout their warranty period prior to their expiry. Therefore, to ensure full compatibility with the existing equipment and to avoid the risks associated with using non-approved parts or third-party servicing which, could lead to operational issues, it is in the Council's best interest to establish a formal contract for the maintenance and repair of all vending machines.

Procurement Information

The services can be supplied by only one suitable contractor because competition is absent for technical reasons, and no alternative or substitute exists, and the absence of competition is not the result of an artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement. Excel Vending Limited installed the machines and maintained them throughout their warranty period prior to their expiry. Therefore, to ensure full compatibility with the existing equipment and to avoid the risks associated with using non-approved parts or third-party servicing which, could lead to operational issues, it is in the Council's best interest to establish a formal contract for the maintenance and repair of all vending machines.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809898
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539184
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42933000 - Vending machines

50883000 - Repair and maintenance services of catering equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Leona McPhail
Contact Email
leona.mcphail@southlanarkshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698454793

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXCEL VENDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539184
    Negotiated Procedure for the Repair of Vending Machines at Various Locations throughout South Lanarkshire - South Lanarkshire Council have a requirement to undertake a Negotiated procedure under standing Order 9 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the for the maintenance and repair of existing vending machines at various locations throughout South Lanarkshire. The Council's Facilities Services have an ongoing requirement for an external provider to provide services to ensure full compatibility with the existing equipment (52 machines) and to avoid the risks associated with using non-approved parts or third-party servicing which, could lead to operational issues, it is in the Council's best interest to establish a formal contract for the maintenance and repair of all vending machines across 17 high schools. The contract will be for a period of 4 years from 28 July 2025 to 27 July 2029.

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