--- title: "Provision of Hot Drinks and Vending Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e6fe" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e6fe" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e6fe.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e6fe.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED" published: "2026-04-02" --- # Provision of Hot Drinks and Vending Services Buyer: GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e6fe [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05e6fe) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05e6fe.json) ## Summary Govia Thameslink Railway Limited is embarking on a procurement process for the provision of hot drinks and vending services across its locations. The tender has been planned under an open procedure, inviting suitable bidders from the private utility sector to offer vending machine services that include installation and maintenance. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically within the coffee, tea, and snack industry. The procurement is currently at the planning phase, with future notices expected by 7 April 2026. Interested parties will need to submit their proposals electronically by the deadline of 4 May 2026, ahead of the anticipated award period ending on 19 August 2026. The service contract aims to commence on 1 April 2027 and may extend until 2032. This tender presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers specialising in vending services and catering supplies, particularly for small and medium enterprises that align with the suitability criteria. With a gross contract value of £2,190,000, firms that excel in quality and competitive pricing stand to benefit from expanding their business within the railway industry. The scope, which involves equipment provision, maintenance, and varied product offerings, caters to businesses adept in logistics and supply chain management. By tapping into the railway network's expansive market, vendors can leverage their capabilities to enhance service delivery and build long-term commercial partnerships. ## Notice GTR is seeking to appoint a supplier to provide vending machine services for its employees. The scope of services will include the provision, installation, and maintenance of vending machines offering a selection of hot and cold beverages, as well as snacks, at designated depot and office locations across GTR's network. To view this notice, please click here: https://goviathameslinkrailway.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1013126188 ### Planning Information Deadline for clarifications 12 December 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030983-2026 | | Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 May 2026 | | Future notice date | 7 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,825,000 | | Lots value | £1,825,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GOVIA THAMESLINK RAILWAY LIMITED | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC3R 8AJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | City of London | | Electoral ward | Bridge | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 42 - Industrial machinery - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products - 15894400 - Snacks - 15894500 - Vending-machine ingredients - 15982000 - Soft drinks - 39222000 - Catering supplies - 42933000 - Vending machines - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services ## Release History - 2 Apr 2026 at 13:46 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030983-2026 - 26 Mar 2026 at 09:56 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027706-2026 - 10 Feb 2026 at 12:05 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011801-2026 - 24 Nov 2025 at 10:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076316-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030983-2026 2nd April 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027706-2026 26th March 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011801-2026 10th February 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076316-2025 24th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://goviathameslinkrailway.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://goviathameslinkrailway.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=1013126188 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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