AA-101-26 Vending Beverage and Snack Products and Services
- Buyer
- NHS Ayrshire & Arran
- Value
- Not published
- Closes
- 2 November 2026
- Where
- Ayr, Scotland
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
NHS Ayrshire & Arran is looking for a supplier to provide and manage vending machines that dispense beverages and snacks across their facilities. The supplier will need to stock, maintain, and service the machines.
What the buyer wants
• Supply and install vending machines for drinks and snacks • Regularly restock and maintain the machines to keep products fresh and available • Manage payment systems and ensure machines are in working order • Provide customer support and handle any machine faults or complaints
Likely requirements
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You will need significant working capital to stock machines across multiple NHS locations and a track record of managing vending operations in regulated environments; a one-person operation is unlikely to succeed.
How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
How to write a tender response
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