--- title: "Automated Food and Drink Supply, inc. Vending" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d45ea25c-4634-456f-baf7-b5b14642c440" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d45ea25c-4634-456f-baf7-b5b14642c440" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d45ea25c-4634-456f-baf7-b5b14642c440.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d45ea25c-4634-456f-baf7-b5b14642c440.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM" published: "2021-03-09" --- # Automated Food and Drink Supply, inc. Vending Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d45ea25c-4634-456f-baf7-b5b14642c440 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d45ea25c-4634-456f-baf7-b5b14642c440) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d45ea25c-4634-456f-baf7-b5b14642c440.json) ## Summary The University of Birmingham is seeking suppliers for an Automated Food and Drink Supply contract, which includes vending services across its campus. This tender, identified as FRAM003/21, is currently active and falls under the services category, specifically classified as food, beverages, tobacco and related products. The procurement method is selective, following a restricted procedure above threshold, with the tender period ending on 12 April 2021. The awarded contract will commence on 30 August 2021 and will run until 29 August 2024, covering multiple delivery locations in the West Midlands (postal code B15 2TT). This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in vending solutions, food services, and automated systems to expand their customer base within the education sector. Companies offering branded snacks, beverages, and hot food options, especially those with the capability to service and maintain vending equipment, would be well positioned to compete. With the potential for multiple suppliers to be awarded, there is scope for both small and medium-sized enterprises as well as larger providers to participate in this competitive procurement process. ## Notice An automated food and drink solution that is fully managed, serviced and maintained by the provider. There are multiple locations across the campus The tender is divided into 2 lots: Lot 1 - Branded snacks and drinks plus hot beverage machines Lot 2 - Hot food, meals, salads and non-food items The supplier may bid for one or both lots. There is no obligation for the University to award both lots to one supplier, the University reserves the right to award more than one supplier for each lot. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45cba61-8b5d-4e52-8de2-4308e6754b59 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Aug 2021 - 29 Aug 2024 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM | | Locality | EDGBASTON | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B15 2TT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham | | Local authority | Birmingham | | Electoral ward | Edgbaston | | Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 42933000 - Vending machines - 42933300 - Automatic goods-vending machines ## Release History - 9 Mar 2021 at 11:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45cba61-8b5d-4e52-8de2-4308e6754b59 - 9 Mar 2021 at 11:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45cba61-8b5d-4e52-8de2-4308e6754b59 - 5 Mar 2021 at 16:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45cba61-8b5d-4e52-8de2-4308e6754b59 - 4 Mar 2021 at 16:34 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45cba61-8b5d-4e52-8de2-4308e6754b59 - 4 Mar 2021 at 16:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45cba61-8b5d-4e52-8de2-4308e6754b59 - 4 Mar 2021 at 16:22 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45cba61-8b5d-4e52-8de2-4308e6754b59 - 4 Mar 2021 at 16:21 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45cba61-8b5d-4e52-8de2-4308e6754b59 - 4 Mar 2021 at 16:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45cba61-8b5d-4e52-8de2-4308e6754b59 - 4 Mar 2021 at 16:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45cba61-8b5d-4e52-8de2-4308e6754b59 - 4 Mar 2021 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45cba61-8b5d-4e52-8de2-4308e6754b59 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f45cba61-8b5d-4e52-8de2-4308e6754b59 11th March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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