DR5067 - Provision of Vending Machines for Hot & Cold Drinks and Confectionery

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets (LBTH) is seeking expressions of interest from interested organisations for the above services and / or goods. LBTH would like to invite bidders to tender for a fully managed vending service for six LBTH administration buildings - other venues may be added in addition to these sites.

The vending service must include hot drinks, cold drinks, snacks and confectionery. Vending For Hot Drinks LBTH require high quality, reliable machines that dispense bean to cup coffee, such as cappuccino, latte, mocha, espresso together with hot chocolate and Fair Trade instant coffees, teas & herbal drinks, in 12oz cups.

The milk product used should be of high quality and 100% skimmed milk powder for a virtually fat free additive, which is full in flavour, improves the taste of tea and is totally free of hydrogenated vegetable oils. Vending For Cold Drinks A wide range of cold drinks including a variety of carbonated types, energy drinks, fruit juices, low sugar drinks and bottled water.

Vending For Snacks LBTH require a wide variety of leading brand snacks and confectionery and a range of cereal bars and low sugar snacks in order to promote and encourage healthier eating choices within its workforce. Vending Machines LBTH require high quality, new and/or reconditioned machines that are able to provide a reliable vending service.

This is a Concessions (Zero Value) Contract- To be self-managed by the winning bidder. The Contract duration will be 3 years with an option to extend for two additional 12 month extensions. The contract is envisaged to commence on Wednesday, 13 July 2016.