Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13df5-a9c8-7096-b25b-941b537dcf30/prior-information-notice-for-supply-delivery-of-sugar-free-school-compliant

pending GB open procedure

# Prior Information Notice for Supply & Delivery of Sugar-Free (School Compliant) Ice Drinks & Free-on-Loan Dispensing Machines

[North Ayrshire Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/north-ayrshire-council)

Estimated value

Not stated

Published

24 Jul 2026

Deadline

Rolling deadline

## Who can bid

- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

## About this tender

This PIN is to engage with the market regarding the future supply and delivery of school-compliant sugar-free iced drinks, including the provision of 11 free-on-loan two-tank iced drinks machines, to North Ayrshire Council Secondary Schools and Commercial Cafés. The contract includes machine installation, servicing, maintenance, staff training, and end-of-contract machine removal. All drink syrups must comply with the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020, containing less than 0.5g sugar per 100ml and no undesirable additives or preservatives. The contract will also provide pricing for compatible compostable paper cups, biodegradable spoons and straws, and support adhoc ordering with prompt delivery to designated locations across North Ayrshire. Acceptance of credit card payments is essential.

Interested organisations are invited to complete a market engagement questionnaire. Completed questionnaires should be returned by 6th August 2026. This exercise is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition.

## CPV classification

Drinks dispensers Soft drinks Machinery for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink Fruit and vegetable juices Fruit juices Mixtures of unconcentrated juices Concentrated juices Ice cream Ice cream and similar products Ice Non-alcoholic beverages

Source

Public Contracts Scotland · Notice rls-13-JUL560833

[View official notice](https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560833)

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