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title: "Vending machines - fully managed system for Drinks and Snacks vending on Lancaster University campus"
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# Vending machines - fully managed system for Drinks and Snacks vending on Lancaster University campus

Buyer: LANCASTER UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7d4e0d6-72b1-46b2-837b-f2448f99d21f

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## Summary

Lancaster University is inviting expressions of interest and submissions for a contract to upgrade the Drinks and Snacks vending machine provision on its campus. The university seeks a fully managed vending service with a contract period from August 1, 2023, to July 31, 2028. The anticipated annual contract value exceeds £150,000. The University is in the open procurement stage, with a tender period ending on March 31, 2023, and the site located on the University's Bailrigg campus.

This tender offers an opportunity for suppliers interested in providing fully managed vending services. Businesses suited to participate would include those with experience in vending machine management and servicing. The tender, having a focus on ethical and environmental criteria, requires suppliers to offer low levels of 'out of stock' products and 'downtime', along with energy-efficient vending machines. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as the suitability criteria favour their participation in the procurement process.

## Notice

FORMAL EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST INVITED PRIOR TO THE RUNNING OF A CLOSED TENDER: Lancaster University is looking to upgrade the Drinks and Snacks vending machine provision on campus. We wish to use this opportunity to expand the product range by enhancing retail offerings already provided by current campus outlets. Lancaster University is looking for 24 hour/ 7 day access and service to vending machines with low levels of 'out of stock' products and 'downtime'. Ethical and environmental criteria is very important including the energy efficiency and technological development of the vending machines. Lancaster University will retain the ultimate right to type and location of vending machines along with supply of brands and products. Lancaster University is also seeking access to timely and accurate management information of all vending machines. The University is seeking a fully managed vending service on a nil rental or lease basis, with all risks for equipment and contents remaining with the Supplier. The Supplier will also be responsible for the replenishment, cleaning, servicing and comprehensive maintenance of the equipment, including all parts and labour necessary to keep the vending machines in working order throughout the contract. The Supplier will pay a royalty based on the total revenue generated from all machines supplied as a contribution towards a profit share and the cost of services [e.g. water, electricity] provided and the rental of the vending areas allocated by Lancaster University. The anticipated annual contract value (turnover) is in excess of PS150k The University will host a group site visit on 9th March 2023 commencing 1pm. This will consist of a tour of the campus and an opportunity to ask questions. Please come to the LICA Building (North campus) LIC on campus map. Please register your intention to attend the site visit via the In-Tend 'correspondence' function by close of play Tuesday 7th March 2023 at the latest, providing the names of your proposed attendees. Lancaster University is inviting expressions of interest (EOI) and submissions from suppliers interested in tendering for the Drinks and Snacks vending machine contract at Lancaster University campus, before running a closed tender. Please download the Expression of Interest/Selection Stage letter and if your organisation will have the resource and capacity for delivering this fully managed service and wishes to be considered for shortlisting for ITT Stage, please respond as instructed. RESPONSES MUST BE IN THE PRESCRIBED FORMAT AND SUBMITTED VIA IN-TEND. University's e-tendering portal: In-Tend https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/ DOCUMENTS MUST BE ACCESSED AND SUBMISSIONS MADE VIA THIS PORTAL. Any clarifications on procedure, documentation or the project generally must be raised through the In-Tend 'correspondence' function. In-Tend Support: Phone: 0845 557 8079 E-mail: support@in-tend.com Web : https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help122

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be803fdb-4453-4e91-aab1-7a4f88230f0f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jul 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2023 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £970,000 |
| 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 | LANCASTER UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | LANCASTER |
| Post town | Lancaster |
| Postcode | LA1 4YW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre |
| Local authority | Lancaster |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Lancaster and Wyre |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRODERICK GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42933000 - Vending machines

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2023 at 13:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be803fdb-4453-4e91-aab1-7a4f88230f0f
- 28 Feb 2023 at 14:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/729e299c-1f00-4bd5-bd32-03c74f23f936
- 28 Feb 2023 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/729e299c-1f00-4bd5-bd32-03c74f23f936

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be803fdb-4453-4e91-aab1-7a4f88230f0f
  6th July 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/729e299c-1f00-4bd5-bd32-03c74f23f936
  28th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/lancaster/aspx/Help122

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