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title: "Contract for Counter Top Bean to Cup Hot Drinks Machines"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-00395f40-f7a9-4447-a267-20345938e28e"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2017-01-13"
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# Contract for Counter Top Bean to Cup Hot Drinks Machines

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-00395f40-f7a9-4447-a267-20345938e28e

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Durham County Council seeking bids for a contract to supply, deliver, and maintain counter top bean to cup hot drinks machines, along with the related drinks products. This tender falls under the goods category, specifically focused on food and beverages, and is located in the North East of England. The tender was published on 13th January 2017 and will close on 13th February 2017, 23:59 GMT. The estimated contract value is £250,000 and the procurement method is a selective restricted procedure.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to expand their operations in the beverage and food service sector. Vendors capable of supplying, delivering, and maintaining beverage machines, as well as those providing consumables such as coffee beans and accessories, would be well-suited to compete for this tender. Engaging in this process can enhance market presence and establish long-term relationships with public sector clients.

## Notice

This Contract is for the supply, delivery and maintenance of bean to cup counter top hot drinks machines and the supply of drinks products. The Council may wish to purchase paper cups, cup holder sleeves, sip lids in various sizes. The Council's machines are currently situated in cafe's, restaurants and business centres throughout the Council's estate. The machines are at presence operated by Council personnel and by the customer. All bean to cup counter top hot drinks machines are required to be free on loan. The Council will purchase coffee beans, chocolate and granulated milk from the Provider.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d719e860-83a9-4d52-b26e-f8ac866b2975 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 13 Jan 2017 at 14:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d719e860-83a9-4d52-b26e-f8ac866b2975

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d719e860-83a9-4d52-b26e-f8ac866b2975
  13th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.nepo.org

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