The Provision of Hot Drinks Machines

Concepts

• drinks dispensers
• preston
• hot drinks machines
• hot chocolate powder
• machines
• hot
• drinks
• coffee, tea
• lancashire county council spend
• lancashire county council

Location

Preston

Description

The Authority is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT to secure a single supplier contract for the supply and direct delivery of hot drinks machines and consumables such as: Coffee beans, powdered milk, hot chocolate powder etc. The machines are for a small number of sites across the Lancashire County. Details regarding the Authority's requirements can be found in the the tender documentation.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Authority (Lancashire County Council) is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier of hot drinks machines to a small number of sites around Lancashire. The duration of the contract will be for an initial period of 1 year, with the council having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 4 years, provided the duration of the contract does not exceed 5 years. The framework is estimated to be between £118,000 to £142,000 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£590,000 to £710,000 over 5 years). Tenderers should note, the value of this contract may fluctuate and the annual/total value is not guaranteed.

Renewal Options

The initial contract term is 1 year, the Council may in its absolute discretion, extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 5 years. At either the end of the initial term or extended/maximum term, there may be a requirement for the services to continue, in this instance the services may be re-procured. The initial contract term is 1 year, the Council may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 5 years.

CPV Codes

• 42968100 - Drinks dispensers
• 15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.

Other Information

The tender documents are available on Lancashire County Council's electronic tendering site. https:// www.lancashire.gov.uk/iSupplier/ Use of this system does not require high specification IT equipment or connections, nor high level personal IT skills/capabilities. Access to the system/software and advice is free of charge. Please note: Tenderers are advised to allow plenty of time for registration and to do this as early as possible during the tender period. Registration is necessary in order to view the tender details and obtain tender documentation. The Negotiation number (tender reference number for online tendering system) is LCC24795