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900_17 Vending Machines and Water Coolers

ESPO

Estimated Value

Up to £10,000,000

Deadline

Not specified

Published

11 May 2017

Type

Not specified

SME SuitableVCSE SuitableGBCPV: 15000000CPV: 15840000CPV: 15894400CPV: 15894500CPV: 18925000CPV: 31141000CPV: 39370000CPV: 42933000CPV: 42933300
CategoryGoods & suppliesElectrical equipment

Overview

ESPO is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement with national geographical coverage. The framework is intended to offer a range of vending machines and water cooler service options, including but not limited to; Snacks, hot drinks, cold drinks, bottled water coolers, plumbed in water coolers and water fountains.

The framework agreement/contract has the option to extend for up to a further 24 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period.

As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_pow...) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet.

Regulations cited

  • Scotland Act 1998

Submission

Lot No 1: Vending Machines Lot No 2: Bottled Water Coolers Lot No 3: Point of Use (Plumbed in) Water Coolers Lot No 4: Water Fountains ESPO will impose on economic operators requirements aimed at protecting the confidential nature of information made available throughout the procurement procedure (as permitted by Regulation 21(3)) and, before receiving that information, economic operators will be required to complete and return a Confidentiality Agreement, which will be available once economic operators have expressed an interest in the tender opportunity.

Additional details

Additional information: To express an interest: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '900_17', (d) Express an interest. Please note this is a Prior Information Notice and tender documentation is not available yet.

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Likely incumbents

Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.

5 found
  1. 1

    BESTWAY WHOLESALE LIMITED

    2 contracts wonlatest 19 Mar 2026CH 01207120

    £401m

    total awarded

  2. 2

    ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITED

    1 contract wonlatest 19 Mar 2026CH 02059424

    £400m

    total awarded

  3. 3

    BFS GROUP LIMITED (t/a Bidfood)

    1 contract wonlatest 19 Mar 2026CH 00239718

    £400m

    total awarded

  4. 4

    A.F.BLAKEMORE AND SON LIMITED (t/a Blakemore Foodservice)

    1 contract wonlatest 19 Mar 2026CH 00391135

    £400m

    total awarded

  5. 5

    SYSCO GB LIMITED (previously BRAKE BROS LIMITED)

    1 contract wonlatest 19 Mar 2026CH 02035315

    £400m

    total awarded

BESTWAY WHOLESALE LIMITED is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.

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Typepublic body
Total tenders44
Total spend£6,108,615,000
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Key Dates

Published

11 May 2017

Submission deadline

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Notice type

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