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title: "Vending Solutions 2024"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041e02"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN"
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# Vending Solutions 2024

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041e02

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain has initiated an open tender process for the provision of "Vending Solutions 2024". The framework agreement, aimed at procuring vending solutions for NHS Trusts, includes an array of products such as cold drinks, snacks, and confectionery vending machines, hot food and beverage machines, coffee shop solutions, ward beverage trolleys, water dispensers, reverse vending machines, smart technology & shop solutions, and maintenance and service contracts. Located within the UK, the framework spans 48 months with an estimated initial value of £9,750,000 for the first 18 months, potentially reaching £26,000,000 if extended fully. The last tender update was on 17 October 2024, emphasizing an air freight contingency in Force Majeure events subject to authorization.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in vending machine supply, installation, and maintenance, including SMEs and large entities. With a diverse range of product categories and a sizeable budget, businesses specializing in food, beverage, and smart vending technology stand to benefit. The framework facilitates direct award and competitive reopening, promising potential growth for companies with capabilities in advanced vending solutions. Interested businesses must express interest through the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal and are advised to prepare for comprehensive service delivery, from supply to maintenance and innovation in vending solutions.

## Notice

NHS Supply Chain: Food seeked to establish a Non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply of Vending Solutions to Trusts within the NHS (the "Customer(s)"). via the Direct Route covering products from the following categories: Cold Drinks, Snacks and Confectionery Vending Machines, Chilled Food Vending Machines, Hot Food Vending Machines, Hot Beverage Machines, Coffee Shop Solutions, Ward Beverage Trolleys, Water Dispensers, Reverse Vending, Smart Technology & Shop Solutions, Maintenance and Service. The awarded suppliers will be responsible for the supply (as a result of re-opening of competition or direct award) who will deliver and manage Vending Solutions into the NHS and its Trusts for their catering needs. It is anticipated that in the first 18 months the value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS9,750,000. This is based on the Trusts currently using the NHS Supply Chain: Food's framework. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS26,000,000.

### Lot Information

Cold Drinks, Snacks and Confectionery Vending Machines

This lot will cover Cold drinks, Snacks and Confectionery Vending Machines including but not limited to Cold Drinks Vending Machines, Snacks Vending Machines, Cold Drinks & Snacks Combination Vending Machines and Iced Drinks Vending Machines. The value for the first 18 months is anticipated to be PS2,437,500 and PS6,500,000 for the full 48 months (if extended).

Options: The Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a further 30 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 month

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 18 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 30 months

Chilled & Hot Food Vending Machines

This lot will cover Chilled & Hot Food Vending Machines Including but not limited to Chilled Food Vending Machines, Chilled Food refrigerated pods/lockers, Hot Food Vending Machines, Hot Soup Server and Ambient Food Pods/Lockers. The value for the first 18 months is anticipated to be PS1,462,500 and PS3,900,000 for the full 48 months (if extended).

Options: The Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a further 30 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 months.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 18 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 30 months

Hot Beverage Machines

This lot will cover Hot Beverage Machines Including but not limited to Instant Coffee Machines. Bean to Cup Coffee Machines, Pod/Sachet Coffee Machines and Hot Beverage Accessories. The value for the first 18 months is anticipated to be PS2,145,000 and PS5,720,000 for the full 48 months (if extended).

Options: The Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a further 30 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 months

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 18 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 30 months

Coffee Shop Solutions

This lot will cover Coffee Shop Solutions Including but not limited to Hospital Own Brand Coffee Shops and Branded Franchise Coffee Shops. The value for the first 18 months is anticipated to be PS292,000 and PS780,000 for the full 48 months (if extended).

Options: The Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a further 30 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 month

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 18 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 30 months

Ward Beverage Trolleys

This lot will cover Ward Beverage Trolleys. The value for the first 18 months is anticipated to be PS1,462,500 and PS3,900,000 for the full 48 months (if extended).

Options: The Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a further 30 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 months

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 18 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 30 months

Water Dispensers

This lot will cover Water Dispensers Including but not limited to Bottle Fed Water Cooler, Plumbed Water Dispensers, Water Bottle Filling Station, Bagged Water Coolers, Plumbed Water Fountain, Multi-Temperature Water Dispensers and Hot Water Boilers. The value for the first 18 months is anticipated to be PS292,500 and PS780,000 for the full 48 months (if extended).

Options: The Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a further 30 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 months.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 18 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 30 months

Reverse Vending

This lot will cover Reverse Vending Including but not limited to Reverse Vending Compactors. The value for the first 18 months is anticipated to be PS97,500 and PS260,000 for the full 48 months (if extended)

Options: The Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a further 30 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 months.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 18 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 30 months

Smart Technology & Shop Solutions

This lot will cover Smart Technology & Shop Solutions Including but not limited to Hospital Own Brand Smart Technology Shop, Branded Franchise Smart Technology Shops, Frictionless Retail, Unattended Retail Solutions and Accessories. The value for the first 18 months is anticipated to be PS97,500 and PS260,000 for the full 48 months (if extended).

Options: The Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a further 30 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 months.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 18 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 30 months

Maintenance & Service

This lot will cover Maintenance & Service including but not limited to Vending Machines Servicing & Maintenance, Ward Beverage Trolley Service & Maintenance, Water Dispenser Servicing & Maintenance, Coffee Machine Servicing & Maintenance, Smart Technology and Shop Solution Service & Maintenance and Reverse Vending Servicing & Maintenance. The value for the first 18 months is anticipated to be PS1,462,500 and PS3,900,000 for the full 48 months (if extended).

Options: The Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a further 30 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 months.

Renewal: The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 18 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 30 months

Lot 10 - Maintenance and Servicing

The range includes but is not limited to the maintenance and servicing of vending equipment and solutions.

Lot 11 - Smart Technology Shops/Machines

The range includes but is not limited to smart technology which enables a self service retail solution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033629-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,000,000 |
| Lots value | £26,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £17,160,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled, Planned |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 31 |
| Supplier names | ALPINE VENDING; ATLANDTIS; BORDER VENDING NW; BURLODGE; BWT; CO-OPERATIVE GROUP FOOD; COMPASS CONTRACT SERVICES (UK; CULLIGAN (UK; E & R MOFFAT; FAIRTRADE VENDING; HEARTCOOKED LTD T/A CHEFIESTA; JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS GB LTD (PROFESSIONAL DIVISION; JW VENDING; LTT VENDING T/A THE VENDING PEOPLE; MATTHEW ALGIE; MIX&VEND; NAIROBI COFFEE & TEA COMPANY LIMITED (THE; NESTLE; NORTH WEST VENDING; OPTIONS MANAGEMENT; REFRESHMENT SYSTEMS; RHHALL; SELECTA; SV365 TECHNOLOGIES; THE FRESHGROUND COFFEE SERVICE; THE PERK; THIRST LINK (MGB; TREAT & SMILE VENDING; UK VENDING; UNOX; UPTON GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15894500 - Vending-machine ingredients
- 31141000 - Water coolers
- 42200000 - Machinery for food, beverage and tobacco processing and associated parts
- 42933000 - Vending machines
- 44162500 - Drinking-water piping
- 51542200 - Installation services of beverage-processing machinery

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 15:00 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033629-2024
- 12 Jul 2024 at 14:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021501-2024
- 22 Feb 2024 at 16:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005859-2024
- 30 Nov 2023 at 13:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035351-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com
- https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
- https://www.supplychain.nhs.uk/

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