Prior Information Notice for Supply & Delivery of Sugar-Free (School Compliant) Ice Drinks & Free-on-Loan Dispensing Machines

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Notice Title

Prior Information Notice for Supply & Delivery of Sugar-Free (School Compliant) Ice Drinks & Free-on-Loan Dispensing Machines

Notice Description

This PIN is to engage with the market regarding the future supply and delivery of school-compliant sugar-free iced drinks, including the provision of 11 free-on-loan two-tank iced drinks machines, to North Ayrshire Council Secondary Schools and Commercial Cafes. The contract includes machine installation, servicing, maintenance, staff training, and end-of-contract machine removal. All drink syrups must comply with the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020, containing less than 0.5g sugar per 100ml and no undesirable additives or preservatives. The contract will also provide pricing for compatible compostable paper cups, biodegradable spoons and straws, and support adhoc ordering with prompt delivery to designated locations across North Ayrshire. Acceptance of credit card payments is essential. Interested organisations are invited to complete a market engagement questionnaire. Completed questionnaires should be returned by 6th August 2026. This exercise is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and delivery of school-compliant sugar-free iced drinks, including the provision of 11 free-on-loan two-tank iced drinks machines, to North Ayrshire Council Secondary Schools and Commercial Cafes. The contract includes machine installation, servicing, maintenance, staff training, and end-of-contract machine removal. All drink syrups must comply with the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020, containing less than 0.5g sugar per 100ml and no undesirable additives or preservatives. The contract will also provide pricing for compatible compostable paper cups, biodegradable spoons and straws, and support adhoc ordering with prompt delivery to designated locations across North Ayrshire. Acceptance of credit card payments is essential.. There is a questionnaire which can be found in the attachments that suppliers should complete and return back to jadearmstrong@north-ayrshire.gov.uk by close of business on 6th August 2026.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838236
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560833
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Goods
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

15320000 - Fruit and vegetable juices

15321000 - Fruit juices

15321700 - Mixtures of unconcentrated juices

15321800 - Concentrated juices

15555000 - Ice cream and similar products

15555100 - Ice cream

15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages

15981310 - Ice

15982000 - Soft drinks

42213000 - Machinery used in the manufacture of alcoholic or fruit beverages

42215000 - Machinery for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink

42968100 - Drinks dispensers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 18 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planned
Lots Status: Planned
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE 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: IRVINE
Postcode: KA12 8EE
Post Town: Kilmarnock
Country: Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3): TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location: TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Local Authority: North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward: Irvine South
Westminster Constituency: Central Ayrshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL560833&idx=1
24th July 2026 - PIN
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560833
Prior Information Notice for Supply & Delivery of Sugar-Free (School Compliant) Ice Drinks & Free-on-Loan Dispensing Machines - This PIN is to engage with the market regarding the future supply and delivery of school-compliant sugar-free iced drinks, including the provision of 11 free-on-loan two-tank iced drinks machines, to North Ayrshire Council Secondary Schools and Commercial Cafes. The contract includes machine installation, servicing, maintenance, staff training, and end-of-contract machine removal. All drink syrups must comply with the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020, containing less than 0.5g sugar per 100ml and no undesirable additives or preservatives. The contract will also provide pricing for compatible compostable paper cups, biodegradable spoons and straws, and support adhoc ordering with prompt delivery to designated locations across North Ayrshire. Acceptance of credit card payments is essential. Interested organisations are invited to complete a market engagement questionnaire. Completed questionnaires should be returned by 6th August 2026. This exercise is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition.

Notice URLs

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