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title: "Contract for Counter Top Bean to Cup Hot Drinks Machines"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-187bbe8f-215e-4cfc-8c31-316b47923d6d"
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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-b5fd17-187bbe8f-215e-4cfc-8c31-316b47923d6d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Durham County Council seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Contract for Counter Top Bean to Cup Hot Drinks Machines," valued at £250,000 and falling under the category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products. This selective tender is currently active, with the tender period concluding on 13th February 2017. The contract will commence on 1st June 2017 and is set to terminate on 31st May 2021. The delivery addresses for the machines are located within the North East region of England, where the Council operates cafés, restaurants, and business centres.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply and maintenance of hot drinks machines, as well as those providing associated consumable products like paper cups and coffee supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be particularly well-positioned to compete in this procurement process, given that the Council has indicated a preference for engaging with smaller businesses. Potential suppliers are encouraged to deliver high-quality machines and products that align with the operational needs of Durham County Council's existing facilities.

## 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/23766ded-1052-48ce-8fe7-23cae5693d06 |
| 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 14:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23766ded-1052-48ce-8fe7-23cae5693d06

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/23766ded-1052-48ce-8fe7-23cae5693d06
  13th January 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- http://www.nepo.org

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