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title: "University Of Bristol - Lot 1 Fully Managed Service - AWARD"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-65203938-4bbb-4cbf-810b-de45755327dd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TUCO LTD"
published: "2026-06-30"
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# University Of Bristol - Lot 1 Fully Managed Service - AWARD

Buyer: TUCO LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-65203938-4bbb-4cbf-810b-de45755327dd

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## Summary

The University of Bristol, through TUCO Ltd, has completed the procurement process for a fully managed vending machine service as part of the "University of Bristol - Lot 1 Fully Managed Service - AWARD." This contract involves the deployment of vending machines across university campuses, including a new building, following a selective procurement method known as the restricted procedure. The award phase is complete, having concluded on 15th June 2026, with a contract period spanning from 17th June 2026 to 16th June 2029. The industry category is centred around automatic goods-vending machines (CPV code 42933300), and the service will be delivered across multiple locations including the United Kingdom and internationally.

The successful procurement of this contract represents a significant growth opportunity for J W Vending Ltd, the awarded supplier, and demonstrates potential for other businesses in the vending services industry to seek similar opportunities within educational institutions. Companies equipped to manage large-scale vending services across various geographical locations will find this sector particularly promising. Despite the unsuitability for SMEs and VCSEs, larger vending service providers may find expanding into education-focused facilities aligns with their capabilities and growth strategies.

## Notice

The University of Bristol require vending machines on a free-on-loan fully managed service basis. Their requirement is for a new building and to replace approximately 89 machines across their campuses.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4d691f3-666f-439b-9749-980c0096f7eb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | TUCO LTD |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 5GP |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | J W VENDING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42933300 - Automatic goods-vending machines

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 08:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4d691f3-666f-439b-9749-980c0096f7eb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4d691f3-666f-439b-9749-980c0096f7eb
  30th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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