--- title: "Vending Machine Services, and Vending Machine Concepts and Innovation DPS (2025 - 2029)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e64e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e64e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e64e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e64e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TUCO LTD" published: "2025-02-21" --- # Vending Machine Services, and Vending Machine Concepts and Innovation DPS (2025 - 2029) Buyer: TUCO LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e64e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04e64e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04e64e.json) ## Summary Tuco Ltd is inviting suppliers to submit tenders for a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) contract titled "Vending Machine Services, and Vending Machine Concepts and Innovation DPS (2025 - 2029)". The procurement process is categorised under "Vending machines" within the goods industry and is aimed to supply, deliver, install, service, and maintain vending machines and associated products across various locations in the UK. The process is currently at the tender stage, with the closing date for submissions set for 19th December 2028. The DPS contract, valued at £24,000,000, initiates on 20th April 2025 and runs until 19th April 2027, with two possible 12-month extensions till 19th April 2029. The agreement will be awarded based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender (MEAT) criteria and permissible users include diverse public sector bodies across the UK. This tender creates significant opportunities for growth for businesses involved in the provision of vending machines and related services. The inclusion of multiple Lots, ranging from fully managed services to innovative vending concepts, allows businesses of various sizes and specialties to participate. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) alongside large-scale suppliers can benefit from the dynamic nature of the DPS, which permits new suppliers to join over its lifespan, enhancing competition and market reach. This procurement is particularly suitable for vendors offering advanced technology in vending solutions and those capable of delivering comprehensive, managed services across large geographic areas. ## Notice Suppliers are invited to submit a tender for the supply, delivery, installation, service and maintenance of vending machines, vending products, consumables and associated products including a fully managed vending service and self-fill machine options. Although this is a National agreement for Vending Services, Regional suppliers are welcome to bid for each Lot. The agreement is a dynamic purchasing agreement (DPS) which means new suppliers can be added to the agreement throughout the life of the system (at intervals stated in procurement documents) as long as they pass the first stage tender process. Once successfully on the DPS, over the life time of the system you may be invited to complete a second stage tender in order to bid for individual contracts. The DPS consists of 7 Lots, details of lot structure is available in the procurement documents. The timetable set out in the tender document is indicative only and issubject to amendment at any time. ### Lot Information Fully Managed Service This Lot is for a fully managed, turnkey vending machine service. Vending machines will be filled, cleaned, serviced and maintained. The contract will also consist of electronic payment methods and / or cash collections and management information provided to the member. Machines can be charged for on a rental basis or provided free of charge depending on scope of requirements. Additional information: Please refer to the documents 'SQ Guidance Notes to Tenders' to aid in completion of the SQ. Renewal: The DPS contract duration is from 20/04/2025 to 19/04/2027, with 2 x 12 months possible extension till 19/04/2029. Ambient Confectionery Snacks and Cold Beverages This Lot is for the supply and service of vending machines filled with ambient Confectionery snacks; cold beverage bottles and cans. Machines can be rented, leased or purchased outright. Additional information: Please refer to the documents 'SQ Guidance Notes to Tenders' to aid in completion of the SQ. Renewal: The DPS contract duration is from 20/04/2025 to 19/04/2027, with 2 x 12 months possible extension till 19/04/2029. Food including Sandwiches chilled This Lot is for the supply and service of various foods such as sandwiches, pastries etc in vending machines. It can also include hot and cold food innovative concepts. Machines can be rented, leased or purchased outright. Additional information: Please refer to the documents 'SQ Guidance Notes to Tenders' to aid in completion of the SQ. Renewal: The DPS contract duration is from 20/04/2025 to 19/04/2027, with 2 x 12 months possible extension till 19/04/2029. Beverages, hot drinks This Lot is for the supply and service of hot beverages in vending machines. Machines can be rented, leased or purchased outright. Additional information: This Lot is for the supply and service of hot beverages in vending machines. Machines can be rented, leased or purchased outright. Renewal: The DPS contract duration is from 20/04/2025 to 19/04/2027, with 2 x 12 months possible extension till 19/04/2029. Self-Fill Machines This service is for provision of self-fill vending machines only. Vending machines under this Lot can be bought, leased or rented. Members will fill these machines according to their own requirements when stocks are depleted. Additional information: Please refer to the documents 'SQ Guidance Notes to Tenders' to aid in completion of the SQ. Renewal: The DPS contract duration is from 20/04/2025 to 19/04/2027, with 2 x 12 months possible extension till 19/04/2029. Reverse Vending Machines Reverse Vending Machines, (RVM's) are automated machines that utilise advanced technology to identify, sort, collect and process used beverage containers, and have the ability to provide rewards in return where required. Additional information: Please refer to the documents 'SQ Guidance Notes to Tenders' to aid in completion of the SQ. Renewal: The DPS contract duration is from 20/04/2025 to 19/04/2027, with 2 x 12 months possible extension till 19/04/2029. Vending Machine Concepts and Innovation This Lot is for the provision of innovative vending machine concepts and services which do not typically fit Lots 1 to 5. This can include as a guide:Pizza vending machines which bake at point of purchaseMobile vending vans / concepts - On-site vending machines purpose-sited vending machines for events, festival and functions.Express Vending Machines - Self-service coffee machines which are ideally placed where there is a till point such as in retail premises or forecourts.Vending Retail Convenience Store - A vending concept which allows a wide range of goods to be sold in a huge variety of locations, 24 hours a day, every single day, through a hybrid typically (unmanned) vending machine/convenience shop. Additional information: Please refer to the documents 'SQ Guidance Notes to Tenders' to aid in completion of the SQ. Renewal: The DPS contract duration is from 20/04/2025 to 19/04/2027, with 2 x 12 months possible extension till 19/04/2029. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006669-2025 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | 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 | 21 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2028 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,000,000 | | Lots value | £24,000,000 | | 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 | TUCO LTD | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M2 5GP | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42933000 - Vending machines - 42933300 - Automatic goods-vending machines ## Release History - 21 Feb 2025 at 12:07 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006669-2025 ## Notice URLs - http://hepcw.procureweb.ac.uk/ - http://neupg.procureweb.ac.uk/ - http://supc.procureweb.ac.uk/aboutsupc-members - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/home.htm - http://www.hefce.ac.uk/unicoll/ - http://www.lupc.ac.uk/ - http://www.procurementforhousing.co.uk/membership/membership_list.Please - http://www.tenantservicesauthority.org/ - http://www.tuco.org/buy/clients - http://www.ukmsl.com/client/nusconnect/ - https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home - https://intendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home - https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice - https://www.tuco.ac.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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