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title: "Card and Coin Operated Machines"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000772454"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND"
published: "2024-10-15"
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# Card and Coin Operated Machines

Buyer: HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000772454

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## Summary

Historic Environment Scotland has completed the procurement process for the provision and maintenance of card and coin-operated machines, under the contract title "Card and Coin Operated Machines". This includes penny presses, medal machines, telescopes, and other similar equipment. The procurement was carried out through an open procedure, applicable to the goods category, and the contract was awarded to F X Simulation (Scotland) Ltd. The contract was signed on 20th September 2024 and will be active for an initial period of two years, with potential extensions up to a total of four years. The buying organisation is located at Longmore House, Salisbury Place, Edinburgh.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in the manufacture, provision, and maintenance of coin-operated and interactive vending machinery. Ideal businesses include those with expertise in tourism-related equipment and heritage attraction enhancements. Given the focus on quality (60%) and price (40%) in the award criteria, firms that can offer high-quality and cost-effective solutions stand to benefit from this contract. Moreover, engaging in this project can boost visibility and credibility, facilitating further business growth and market expansion within and beyond Scotland.

## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516245 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 20 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516245
- 15 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509881

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL509881&idx=6
  15th July 2024 - Self Declaration on Russian Links - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL509881&idx=7
  15th July 2024 - Prompt Payment Certificate - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL509881&idx=8
  15th July 2024 - Suppliers Privacy Notice - For Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL509881&idx=1
  15th July 2024 - ITT - For Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL509881&idx=2
  15th July 2024 - Specification - For Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL509881&idx=3
  15th July 2024 - Quality Schedule - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL509881&idx=4
  15th July 2024 - Pricing Schedule - To be completed
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL509881&idx=5
  15th July 2024 - Terms and Conditions - For Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509881
  Card and Coin Operated Machines - 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
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516245
  Card and Coin Operated Machines - 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

## Notice URLs

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

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