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title: "Card and Coin Operated Machines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-047d72"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
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# Card and Coin Operated Machines

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-047d72

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## Summary

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has awarded contracts for the provision and maintenance of various card and coin-operated machines including penny presses, medal machines, telescopes, and other interactive vending machinery. This procurement process, identified as tender HES/C/4252, was conducted under an open procedure and covered a variety of goods classified under the CPV code 42933000 for vending machines. The contracts, signed on 20th September 2024, were awarded to F X Simulation (Scotland) Ltd for a total of £320,000. The procurement falls under the industry category of retail trade services, aiming to generate income through operated machinery primarily across the UKM region.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses engaging in the supply and maintenance of vending and interactive machinery. Companies that can deliver high-quality, durable, and innovative equipment would be well-suited to compete. The emphasis on quality over price (60% quality, 40% price) highlights the potential for businesses to leverage their expertise and innovative solutions. Additionally, the availability of multiple lots such as penny press machines and telescopes can accommodate a range of suppliers specialising in different types of vending machinery, potentially fostering long-term business growth through contract extensions and recurring maintenance agreements.

## Notice

The contract is for the provision and maintenance of equipment which includes, but is not limited to, penny presses, medal machines, telescopes and any other equipment or interactive/vending machinery which generates an income. Lot 1 - Penny presses Lot 2 - Medal Machines Lot 3 - Telescopes Lot 4 - Other equipment

### Lot Information

Penny Press Machines

Please see additional documents for full description of requirement

Renewal: After the initial 2 year period, the contract can be extended for up to a further 2 years, to be reviewed annually.

Medal Machines

Please see Additional documents for the full description of requirements

Renewal: After the initial 2 year period, this contract will be up for extension for a maximum of 2 years, to be reviewed annually.

Telescopes

Please see additional documents for full description of requirements

Renewal: After the initial 2 year period, this contract will be up for extension for a maximum of a further 2 years, to be reviewed annually.

Other equipment

Please see additional documents for full description of requirements

Renewal: After the initial 2 year period, the contract will be up for extension for a further 2 years, to be reviewed annually.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033140-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | If all extensions are used up, the contract will be up for re-tender in 2028. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £80,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1SH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Southside/Newington |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | F X SIMULATION (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 42933000 - Vending machines
- 55900000 - Retail trade services

## Release History

- 15 Oct 2024 at 12:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033140-2024
- 15 Jul 2024 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021697-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000772454
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00164

## Provenance

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