Published date: 29 January 2018

This notice was replaced on 27 April 2018

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 27 April 2018, last edited 27 April 2018)

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Contract summary

Industry

  • Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15000000

  • Water-bottle holders and holsters - 18925000

  • Water coolers - 31141000

    • Water installations - 39370000

    • Vending machines - 42933000

Location of contract

Any region

Value of contract

£10,000,000

Procurement reference

900_18

Published date

29 January 2018

Closing date

28 February 2018

Contract start date

1 April 2018

Contract end date

31 March 2021

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

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.
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

The framework agreement/contract has the option to extend for up to a further 12 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_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) 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-(1)/FAQs/Legal

To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '900_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.

Please note the closing time/date for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 28/02/2018

More information

Links

Additional text

To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org, (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '900_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website.

About the buyer

Contact name

ESPO

Address

Barnsdale Way
LEICESTER
LE191ES
England

Email

tenders@espo.org

Website

www.espo.org