--- title: "900_17 Vending Machines and Water Coolers" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-56c5528b-bc92-4497-9671-6e7e28da982b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56c5528b-bc92-4497-9671-6e7e28da982b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56c5528b-bc92-4497-9671-6e7e28da982b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56c5528b-bc92-4497-9671-6e7e28da982b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ESPO" published: "2017-05-11" --- # 900_17 Vending Machines and Water Coolers Buyer: ESPO Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-56c5528b-bc92-4497-9671-6e7e28da982b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-56c5528b-bc92-4497-9671-6e7e28da982b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-56c5528b-bc92-4497-9671-6e7e28da982b.json) ## Summary ESPO is initiating a tender for the framework agreement titled "900_17 Vending Machines and Water Coolers" aimed at establishing a multi-supplier arrangement for vending machines and water cooler services. This opportunity falls within the food, beverages, tobacco and related products industry, with a total estimated value of £10,000,000. The project has a contract period starting from 1st November 2017 to 31st October 2019, and the planned budget allocates £2,500,000 for the first two financial years. Interested parties should express their interest by 5th June 2017, with the address for correspondence being ESPO, Barnsdale Way, Grove Park, Enderby, Leicester, LE19 1ES, United Kingdom. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food and beverage sectors, particularly those supplying vending machines, snacks, cold beverages, water coolers, and related services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. The framework will be accessible to public bodies such as local authorities, educational establishments, NHS bodies, and emergency services, making it a suitable opportunity for companies with products and services that meet these specific needs, enhancing the potential for business growth across the UK. ## Notice ESPO is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement with national geographical coverage. The framework is intended to offer a range of vending machines and water cooler service options, including but not limited to; Snacks, hot drinks, cold drinks, bottled water coolers, plumbed in water coolers and water fountains. Lot No 1: Vending Machines Lot No 2: Bottled Water Coolers Lot No 3: Point of Use (Plumbed in) Water Coolers Lot No 4: Water Fountains ESPO will impose on economic operators requirements aimed at protecting the confidential nature of information made available throughout the procurement procedure (as permitted by Regulation 21(3)) and, before receiving that information, economic operators will be required to complete and return a Confidentiality Agreement, which will be available once economic operators have expressed an interest in the tender opportunity. The framework agreement/contract has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '900_17', (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07965730-6b04-4ae3-9a3f-d8f3776caad8 | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 May 2017 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Jun 2017 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ESPO | | Locality | LEICESTER | | Post town | Leicester | | Postcode | LE19 1ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland | | Local authority | Blaby | | Electoral ward | Enderby | | Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15840000 - Cocoa; chocolate and sugar confectionery - 15894400 - Snacks - 15894500 - Vending-machine ingredients - 18925000 - Water-bottle holders and holsters - 31141000 - Water coolers - 39370000 - Water installations - 42933000 - Vending machines - 42933300 - Automatic goods-vending machines ## Release History - 11 May 2017 at 09:48 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07965730-6b04-4ae3-9a3f-d8f3776caad8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/07965730-6b04-4ae3-9a3f-d8f3776caad8 11th May 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.eastmidstenders.org Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.espo.org/ - http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal - https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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