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title: "Vending Machine Services and Vending Machine Innovation."
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# Vending Machine Services and Vending Machine Innovation.

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LTD (TUCO LTD)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c1e5972-0d3a-4253-befc-1f13754b8a09

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## Summary

The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) is conducting a procurement process for "Vending Machine Services and Vending Machine Innovation," with a total contract value of £15,918,002. This contract is classified under the CPV code for vending machines (42933000) and falls under the goods category. The procurement method used is a selective procedure, and the award was published on 27th July 2022. The contract commences on the same day and is slated to end on 30th September 2024. Suppliers are invited to bid for various lots, which include confectionery snacks, food options, beverages, and innovative vending services, among others. The supplier delivery addresses span the UK and wider regions, including British Overseas Territories and the Channel Islands, allowing a diverse range of companies to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the vending services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to compete, as the contracting authority is open to regional suppliers for each lot offered. Businesses specialising in vending machine provision, food and drink supply, and innovative service solutions will find this procurement process essential for tapping into a national framework agreement, thus boosting their market presence and potential revenue through participation.

## Notice

Suppliers are invited to submit tender details for the supply, delivery, installation, service and maintenance of vending machines, vending products, consumables and associated products including a fully managed vending service and self fill machine options. Although this is a national framework agreement for vending services, regional suppliers are welcome to bid for each lot. New innovation lots have been added to also include upcoming legislation. Lot 1: Confectionery Snacks Ambient; Lot 2: Food including Sandwiches, Chilled and Hot Food; Lot 3: Beverages, bottles and Cans; Lot 4: Beverages, Hot Drinks; Lot 5: Fully Managed Service lot; Lot 6: Self-Fill Machines Only; Lot 7: Reverse Vending Machines; Lot 8: Retail Convenience Store Vending; Lot 9: Mobile Vending lot; Lot 10: Express Vending; Lot 11: Telemetry Systems.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0fe2a67-c8c0-4f06-962e-31d6f770795b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 26 Jul 2022 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,918,002 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,918,002 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LTD (TUCO LTD) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 7LE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | BRODERICK GROUP (MANCHESTER VENDING; OPTIONS MANAGEMENT; PERK COMPANY REFRESH VENDING; SELECTA; V H GRADDON & SONS VENDING; VH GRADDON & SONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42933000 - Vending machines

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2022 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0fe2a67-c8c0-4f06-962e-31d6f770795b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f0fe2a67-c8c0-4f06-962e-31d6f770795b
  27th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=641719449
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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