Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c5e-6e74-72fd-b1f0-96e4f0f3370b/vending-services-at-manchester-central closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Vending services at Manchester Central [Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/manchester-central-convention-complex-limited) Estimated value £50,000 to £60,000 Published 23 Jan 2020 Deadline Closed 27 Feb 2020 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Manchester Central is currently looking for a Contractor to provide Vending Services at Manchester Central. The Contract will be for a period of two (3) years from the commencement date of services, with an anticipated Contract start date of April 2020. ### Estimated annual cost is 26K-30K The successful supplier will provide vending for staff in our "Crew Room "situated in the buildings back of house area. Given the dynamic nature of the events industry, the supplier will be expected to fulfil a replenishment service Monday, Wednesday and Friday of every week apart from the close down during the Christmas and new year period. We will potentially have a request for extra replenishment services 3 or 4 times a year during particularly busy event periods.We will require 2 Hot beverage machine which will be free of charge to the user and should be priced with and without Fairtrade products. We require 1 snack machine and 1 cold beverage machine which will be contactless. The total space available for the 4 machines is Height: 7.8ft, Width: 11.4ft, Depth: 2.8ft to 3ft The first 2 machines must be Hot beverages as the water pipes are plumbed for this purpose. ### Tender Code: Vending 048-2020 \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Expressions of interest are invited for the above tender. Further information about the Venue can be found at [manchestercentral.co.uk](http://www.manchestercentral.co.uk) If you are interested in the opportunity, please email the procurement inbox at The last date to request documentation for the tender will be Wednesday 26th February 2020. Invitations to Tender (ITT)'s will automatically be sent if you have expressed an interest. The closing date for receipt of completed documentation will be noon on Thursday 27th February 2020. Completed ITT documents must be sent via It is anticipated for the contract to be awarded by 9th March 2020 with a contract start date of 01st April 2020. Manchester Central does not undertake to bind itself to accept the lowest price or any individual Tender. Manchester Central will not be liable for any costs incurred in tendering for this contract. If you have any queries relating to this notice, please contact Nicola Naylor via email . Please state the tender code in the email subject. 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