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title: "900_18 Vending Machines and Water Coolers"
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# 900_18 Vending Machines and Water Coolers

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-966eca7b-4e0c-4b60-9124-1ce2bcbd7c0a

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## Summary

ESPO, located in Leicester, England, is conducting a public procurement process for a multi-supplier framework agreement titled "900_18 Vending Machines and Water Coolers." The procurement aims to provide a range of vending machines and water cooler options across the UK. The framework, which has an estimated total value of £10 million, includes service provision for snacks, drinks, and water coolers. The tender period ended on 28 February 2018, and the contract is set to commence on 1 April 2018, lasting until 31 March 2021, with the possibility of a 12-month extension. This procurement is an open procedure suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and charities.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply and servicing of vending machines and water coolers, appealing particularly to SMEs looking to expand their market reach. Potential bidders include companies that provide snacks and beverages for vending machines, bottled and plumbed-in water solutions, and related services. As this framework is open for use across various public bodies, including local authorities and NHS entities, successful bidders can expect consistent demand, contributing to significant business growth over the contract's duration.

## 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 The framework agreement/contract has the option to extend for up to a further 12 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 Lot 1 not awarded - discontinuation of procedure Lots 2, 3 and 4 awarded.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86577f14-0b28-4ede-a356-9885ecef2bbd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Apr 2018 - 15 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,250,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 16 |
| Supplier names | ANGEL SPRINGS LTD TA WATERLOGIC; AQUAID FRANCHISING; BRONTE WATER COOLERS; BWT; CIRCON LTD T/A CROWN WATER & COFFEE; COOL WATER DIRECT; COOLERAID; COUNTRYWISE WATER COOLERS; EDEN SPRINGS; HORIZON SOFT DRINKS; REFRESH WATER; SEATON SPRING; THE DIVINE WATER; THIRSTY WORK; WATER COOLERS; WESSEX PRODUCTS LEASING |

## 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
- 18925000 - Water-bottle holders and holsters
- 31141000 - Water coolers
- 39370000 - Water installations
- 42933000 - Vending machines

## Release History

- 27 Apr 2018 at 10:30 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86577f14-0b28-4ede-a356-9885ecef2bbd
- 27 Apr 2018 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86577f14-0b28-4ede-a356-9885ecef2bbd
- 29 Jan 2018 at 11:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/410c9521-0f43-486b-b5ba-e9e257e20ad0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86577f14-0b28-4ede-a356-9885ecef2bbd
  27th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/410c9521-0f43-486b-b5ba-e9e257e20ad0
  29th January 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html
  EastMids tenders

## 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

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