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Procurement Coffee and Vending Equipment, Consumables, Maintenance Services and a Replenishing Service for Coffee and Vending machines

Velindre University NHS Trust(buyer)

Published
Published 26 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 27 November 2026 (15 days left)

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Overview

Velindre University NHS Trust is seeking a contractor to provide a fully managed 24/7 coffee and vending solution for the New Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff. The scope encompasses the supply, installation, maintenance, and repair of coffee and vending equipment, alongside full stock replenishment, merchandising, consumable supply, and revenue collection with an agreed revenue share. The contract is offered for an initial three-year term with up to three 12-month extension options, with tenders due by 27 November 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
26 October 2026
Questions by
20 November 2026
Deadline
27 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Coffee, tea and related productsVending machinesRepair and maintenance servicesCanteen and catering services

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

3

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Food, beverages, tobacco and related products drew a median of 3 bids over the last 24 months; 22% received only one.

How bids will be scored

Price 60% · Quality 40%

  • Technical40%
  • Price60%

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Market context

Typical award in Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

£450,356

Median of 538 awards in the last 24 months

Velindre University NHS Trust in the last 12 months

143

contracts awarded, worth £4,839,412,853 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Tender Update

    12 November 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    26 October 2026

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