--- title: "Vending services at Manchester Central" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c20cbb94-da83-48a8-b427-93a679f6c2c9" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c20cbb94-da83-48a8-b427-93a679f6c2c9" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c20cbb94-da83-48a8-b427-93a679f6c2c9.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c20cbb94-da83-48a8-b427-93a679f6c2c9.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED" published: "2020-01-23" --- # Vending services at Manchester Central Buyer: MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c20cbb94-da83-48a8-b427-93a679f6c2c9 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c20cbb94-da83-48a8-b427-93a679f6c2c9) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c20cbb94-da83-48a8-b427-93a679f6c2c9.json) ## Summary The procurement process is led by Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited, seeking contractors to provide vending services specifically at Manchester Central. The tender, titled "Vending services at Manchester Central," falls under the industry category of vending-machine ingredients, with an estimated contract value ranging from £50,000 to £60,000. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with key dates including the closing date for submissions on 27th February 2020 and an anticipated contract start date of 1st April 2020. The process follows an open procurement method, allowing all interested parties to submit bids for the contract. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the vending and food service industries, particularly those capable of providing innovative vending solutions and maintaining regular replenishment services. Companies that can offer Fairtrade products and ensure contactless payment systems, as well as those experienced in servicing high-traffic locations like event venues, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could foster growth and expansion for SMEs and VCSEs looking to establish themselves in the bustling events sector. ## Notice Manchester Central is currently looking for a Contractor to provide Vending Services at Manchester Central. The Contract will be for a period of two (3) years from the commencement date of services, with an anticipated Contract start date of April 2020. Estimated annual cost is 26K-30K The successful supplier will provide vending for staff in our "Crew Room "situated in the buildings back of house area. Given the dynamic nature of the events industry, the supplier will be expected to fulfil a replenishment service Monday, Wednesday and Friday of every week apart from the close down during the Christmas and new year period. We will potentially have a request for extra replenishment services 3 or 4 times a year during particularly busy event periods.We will require 2 Hot beverage machine which will be free of charge to the user and should be priced with and without Fairtrade products. We require 1 snack machine and 1 cold beverage machine which will be contactless. The total space available for the 4 machines is Height: 7.8ft, Width: 11.4ft, Depth: 2.8ft to 3ft The first 2 machines must be Hot beverages as the water pipes are plumbed for this purpose. Tender Code: Vending 048-2020 _______________________________________________________________________________ Expressions of interest are invited for the above tender. Further information about the Venue can be found at http://www.manchestercentral.co.uk If you are interested in the opportunity, please email the procurement inbox at procurement@manchestercentral.co.uk The last date to request documentation for the tender will be Wednesday 26th February 2020. Invitations to Tender (ITT)'s will automatically be sent if you have expressed an interest. The closing date for receipt of completed documentation will be noon on Thursday 27th February 2020. Completed ITT documents must be sent via procurement@manchestercentral.co.uk It is anticipated for the contract to be awarded by 9th March 2020 with a contract start date of 01st April 2020. Manchester Central does not undertake to bind itself to accept the lowest price or any individual Tender. Manchester Central will not be liable for any costs incurred in tendering for this contract. If you have any queries relating to this notice, please contact Nicola Naylor via email procurement@manchestercentral.co.uk. Please state the tender code in the email subject. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e7af0fc-c375-4df1-901f-3eb1e528ecc6 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jan 2020 | | Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | 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 | MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M2 3GX | | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 15894500 - Vending-machine ingredients - 42933000 - Vending machines ## Release History - 23 Jan 2020 at 16:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e7af0fc-c375-4df1-901f-3eb1e528ecc6 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5e7af0fc-c375-4df1-901f-3eb1e528ecc6 23rd January 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchestercentral.co.uk - http://www.manchesterrcentral.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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