AwardedAwarded 16 June 2026

Provision of Vending Services

Ubico Ltd · Public undertaking

In brief

Ubico Ltd awarded food and drink work to Eden Springs UK and JW Vending on 16 June 2026.

The notice gives a value of £170,000 including VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, starting 1 April 2026.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

The organisation is seeking a qualified supplier to deliver a comprehensive vending services solution across multiple depot locations. The scope of this requirement encompasses the supply, installation, and ongoing maintenance of hot drink and snack vending machines, mains-fed and bottled water coolers, and hot water boilers. The initiative supports a workplace environment that prioritises convenience, safety, and sustainability. All hot drinks are to be provided free of charge, while snack vending must support both cash and contactless payment methods. Equipment must be robust, user-friendly, and equipped with modern telemetry systems for efficient monitoring and service management. This procurement aims to enhance staff welfare while ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental standards.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Water Coolers & Boilers
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
What this lot covers

This Lot will cover the provision, servicing, and maintenance of 19 water coolers, including 7 bottled water coolers, as well as 8 hot water boilers. Suppliers are expected to provide all necessary equipment, installation, and ongoing support to ensure reliable and efficient operation throughout the contract period.

—£60,000
Snacks and Hot Drinks
1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
What this lot covers

This Lot will cover the provision, servicing, and maintenance of snacks and hot drinks solutions, including the supply of vending machines, hot beverage units, and associated consumables. Suppliers are expected to provide all necessary equipment, installation, restocking, servicing, and ongoing technical support to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient operation throughout the contract period.

Food and drink supplies£110,000

Who won

WinnerLotValueDates
Eden Springs UK (SME)
4 bids received
Water Coolers & Boilers£17,237
Awarded 10 March 2026
11 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
JW Vending (SME)
2 bids received
Snacks and Hot Drinks£41,112
Awarded 10 March 2026
17 June 2026 to 31 May 2029

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 072443-2025
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 021290-2026
  3. Contract details notice · UK7, notice 073125-2026

About the buyer

Ubico LtdLast 12 months

Procurements

9

Awards

6

Suppliers it has used most for food and drink

  1. CS2686 - Food Provision for FUEL Winter 2026 and Spring 2027

    Wiltshire CouncilSouth WestFood and drink supplies, Catering

    Open15 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £78kestimated
  2. Supply of Food Service- (Multiple Lots)

    Anchor Hanover GroupNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestFood and drink supplies

    Open59 days left3 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £88.4mestimated

From notice 072443-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 10 November 2025, last updated 3 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.