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title: "Prior Information Notice (PIN) - Vending Machines and Water Coolers"
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# Prior Information Notice (PIN) - Vending Machines and Water Coolers

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-91726a1a-b760-424a-b01a-11444229036c

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## Summary

NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) has issued a Prior Information Notice (PIN) for the establishment of a framework agreement involving Vending Machines and Water Coolers. This procurement initiative is classified under services and focuses on the supply of items such as Furniture, White goods, and Catering Equipment solutions. The tender process is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 25 January 2019. The geographical scope of delivery includes the United Kingdom and other territories such as Europe and the British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food service and catering equipment sectors, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies specialising in vending machine technologies, automatic goods-vending, and water cooler solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete for this framework agreement. Those interested in engaging with NHS SBS are encouraged to reach out directly to express their interest and discuss potential collaborations.

## Notice

Prior Information Notice (PIN) for Vending Machines and Water Coolers NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) wishes to establish a framework agreement for use by or on behalf of current and future NHS SBS clients. The Agreement will be for the provision of Furniture, White goods and Catering Equipment Solutions that will potentially include Vending Machines and Water Coolers. The scope will be reviewed as part of the tendering process through engagement with Suppliers/ Stakeholders. Candidates wishing to discuss this potential agreement should express their interest by emailing maria_amariei@nhs.net

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a648bfed-2f86-4859-bb8c-ffd1cae2f028 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2019 - 27 Jan 2019 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 31141000 - Water coolers
- 42933000 - Vending machines
- 42933300 - Automatic goods-vending machines

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2018 at 11:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a648bfed-2f86-4859-bb8c-ffd1cae2f028

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a648bfed-2f86-4859-bb8c-ffd1cae2f028
  19th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=26631&B=NHSSBS
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39
  User / Company

## Provenance

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