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title: "Invitation to Bid - Hot Drink Vending Machines for Libraries"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-07-26"
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# Invitation to Bid - Hot Drink Vending Machines for Libraries

Buyer: NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-72a4c67d-d08b-47ec-a136-5f1380097e3e

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## Summary

North Yorkshire County Council is seeking bids for the procurement of hot drink vending machines for libraries across North Yorkshire, which are reaching the end of their operational life. This initiative falls under the goods category and represents an open procurement process. The tender was published on 22 April 2021 and has a deadline for submission set for 20 May 2021. The contract value is estimated at £40,000, with a minimum bid of £20,000. The contract period is expected to commence on 1 July 2021 and extend until 30 June 2023, with delivery addresses located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in supplying and maintaining vending machines. Companies that specialise in vending machine technology, machine maintenance, or those transitioning into the vending sector could benefit from participating in this procurement. By successfully securing this contract, businesses can not only expand their client base within the public sector but also potentially establish long-term relationships with local government authorities.

## Notice

The Authority has a requirement to replace hot drink vending machines for use in libraries across North Yorkshire that are at or nearing the end of life, and is seeking bids based on two Lots, purchase and purchase and maintenance. Additional information: To access the tender documents you must register your organisation details on the YORtender (ProContract) system at https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/ by creating a username, password and company profile. To view details of this opportunity click on the Find Opportunities icon within the Opportunities section. Select North Yorkshire County Council from the Organisations drop down in the filter section and click Update. The Opportunity should then be displayed on the page. Alternatively use the Find Opportunities icon and * change the All Data drop down to Reference Number in the search drop down; * enter the contract ID: DN485085 * click Go, and the details of this contract should be displayed. Once you have selected the Opportunity by clicking on the project title, you will need to express your interest by clicking the Register Interest In This Opportunity button. This will then allow you to download any documentation required, complete and upload the documents to the system. This must be done in advance of the deadline date. If you require further information, guidance or support using YORtender (ProContract) please visit the supplier help centre: https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/ If you have specific system issues please log a support call using the following link: http://proactis.kayako.com/procontractv3/Core/Default/Index Alternatively you can log your call by emailing ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com. For critical and time-sensitive issues (requiring resolution within 60 minutes) please call 0330 005 0352.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77d8745a-7d68-455d-b411-7aadf5d2b882 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 18 Jul 2021 - 18 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 | NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FAIRTRADE VENDING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42933000 - Vending machines

## Release History

- 26 Jul 2021 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77d8745a-7d68-455d-b411-7aadf5d2b882
- 27 Apr 2021 at 09:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1baecace-2b79-4691-b767-80a65eabe6f2
- 22 Apr 2021 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebc72f5a-f4aa-45da-96e4-50c9084c071c
- 22 Apr 2021 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5610af9c-c7db-49a7-aa3c-fdcd8bb67ca6
- 22 Apr 2021 at 14:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ca954c-06e8-4943-83e3-d4cecc1a7644
- 22 Apr 2021 at 14:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3227b4a1-14a5-43c4-9e9b-5ccf85528827
- 22 Apr 2021 at 14:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/053f8cd5-58c4-4880-9d8f-e22d35dac6b2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77d8745a-7d68-455d-b411-7aadf5d2b882
  26th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1baecace-2b79-4691-b767-80a65eabe6f2
  27th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebc72f5a-f4aa-45da-96e4-50c9084c071c
  22nd April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5610af9c-c7db-49a7-aa3c-fdcd8bb67ca6
  22nd April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c3ca954c-06e8-4943-83e3-d4cecc1a7644
  22nd April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3227b4a1-14a5-43c4-9e9b-5ccf85528827
  22nd April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/053f8cd5-58c4-4880-9d8f-e22d35dac6b2
  22nd April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://proactis.kayako.com/procontractv3/Core/Default/Index
- http://www.northyorks.gov.uk/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Login/
- https://supplierhelp.due-north.com/

## Provenance

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