---
title: "Automated Food and Drink Supply, inc. Vending"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029aa1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2021-03-11"
---

# Automated Food and Drink Supply, inc. Vending

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029aa1

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham is currently seeking suppliers for an automated food and drink solution, specifically for vending machines, under a tender titled "Automated Food and Drink Supply, inc. Vending." This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified within the vending industry. The tender is active and is structured into two lots: one for branded snacks and drinks including hot beverage machines, and the other for hot food, meals, salads, and non-food items. Bidders can compete for one or both lots, with submissions due by 12:00 on 12 April 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in food and beverage supply, particularly those capable of providing innovative catering solutions through vending machines. Companies specialising in automated retail, food distribution, and vending technology are encouraged to participate. The framework agreement allows for multiple suppliers, thus fostering a competitive environment that can support business growth in a thriving university setting.

## Notice

An automated food and drink solution that is fully managed, serviced and maintained by the provider.There are multiple locations across the campusThe tender is divided into 2 lots:Lot 1 - Branded snacks and drinks plus hot beverage machinesLot 2 - Hot food, meals, salads and non-food itemsThe 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.

### Lot Information

Standard Vending Machines

Provision of vending for snacks and soft drink

Hot food, meals, salads, non-food etc.

Vending of innovative salads, hot food, non-food, etc

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004912-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 48 months |

## 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 | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| 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 | TLG31 Birmingham |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42933000 - Vending machines
- 42933300 - Automatic goods-vending machines

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2021 at 09:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004912-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofbirmingham/aspx
- https://www.birmingham.ac.uk

## Provenance

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