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title: "Provision of Vending Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ddcb"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UBICO LTD"
published: "2026-03-10"
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# Provision of Vending Services

Buyer: UBICO LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ddcb

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## Summary

Ubico Ltd, a public undertaking located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Vending Services." This initiative encompasses the full supply, installation, and maintenance of vending machines including hot drinks, snacks, water coolers, and hot water boilers across its depot locations. The procurement was conducted using an open competition method below the threshold. The contract comprises two lots, both awarded on 10th March 2026, with a contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, including options for renewal extending until 2031. The industry category involved is goods, contributing to staff welfare with modern equipment and free provision of hot drinks, ensuring convenience, safety, and sustainability in the workplace.

The successful tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly suitable for SMEs like Eden Springs UK and JW Vending, who have secured the awards for water coolers & boilers, and snacks & hot drinks respectively. SMEs looking to expand into sustainable workplace solutions can greatly benefit from this type of engagement. The focus on robust, user-friendly equipment equipped with telemetry systems provides a competitive edge for tech-savvy businesses able to meet the stringent compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. This procurement accommodates cash and contactless payment methods, thereby aligning with modern consumer practices and broadening the scope for innovative payment solutions providers.

## Notice

The organisation is seeking a qualified supplier to deliver a comprehensive vending services solution across multiple depot locations. The scope of this requirement encompasses the supply, installation, and ongoing maintenance of hot drink and snack vending machines, mains-fed and bottled water coolers, and hot water boilers. The initiative supports a workplace environment that prioritises convenience, safety, and sustainability. All hot drinks are to be provided free of charge, while snack vending must support both cash and contactless payment methods. Equipment must be robust, user-friendly, and equipped with modern telemetry systems for efficient monitoring and service management. This procurement aims to enhance staff welfare while ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental standards.

### Lot Information

Water Coolers & Boilers

This Lot will cover the provision, servicing, and maintenance of 19 water coolers, including 7 bottled water coolers, as well as 8 hot water boilers. Suppliers are expected to provide all necessary equipment, installation, and ongoing support to ensure reliable and efficient operation throughout the contract period.

Snacks and Hot Drinks

This Lot will cover the provision, servicing, and maintenance of snacks and hot drinks solutions, including the supply of vending machines, hot beverage units, and associated consumables. Suppliers are expected to provide all necessary equipment, installation, restocking, servicing, and ongoing technical support to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient operation throughout the contract period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021290-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000 |
| Lots value | £170,000 |
| Awards value | £58,348 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UBICO LTD |
| Locality | CHELTENHAM |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL51 9JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Cheltenham |
| Electoral ward | Swindon Village |
| Westminster constituency | Tewkesbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | EDEN SPRINGS; JW VENDING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 15894500 - Vending-machine ingredients
- 31141000 - Water coolers
- 42161000 - Hot-water boilers
- 42933000 - Vending machines

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 12:16 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021290-2026
- 10 Nov 2025 at 14:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072443-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021290-2026
  10th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072443-2025
  10th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.delta-esourcing.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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