The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) intends to select a contractor through an open procedure to provide vending machine catering on campus. The assignment includes the delivery of hot beverage vending machines at locations designated by the TU/e, the supply and replenishment of ingredients, and full maintenance and service (full operational service). Additionally, the contractor must bear its own risk and responsibility for operating hot beverage vending machines with an additional assortment at the designated locations. The tender requires reliable delivery, continuous availability of ingredients, technical maintenance, and a service-oriented team capable of responding quickly to malfunctions. The contracting authority expects an integrated solution covering both logistical and operational aspects, with attention to sustainability and cost control.
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01What is being requested
The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) intends to select a contractor through an open procedure to provide vending machine catering on campus. The assignment includes the delivery of hot beverage vending machines at locations designated by the TU/e, the supply and replenishment of ingredients, and full maintenance and service (full operational service). Additionally, the contractor must bear its own risk and responsibility for operating hot beverage vending machines with an additional assortment at the designated locations. The tender requires reliable delivery, continuous availability of ingredients, technical maintenance, and a service-oriented team capable of responding quickly to malfunctions. The contracting authority expects an integrated solution covering both logistical and operational aspects, with attention to sustainability and cost control.
The Contracting Authority wishes to select a Contractor through this tender to provide vending machine catering on the TU/e Campus. Vending machine catering is understood to mean: • The delivery of hot beverage vending machines at locations designated by the Contracting Authority; • The supply and replenishment of ingredients for these machines; • The maintenance and provision of services for these machines (full operational service); • Additionally, operating hot beverage vending machines with an additional assortment at locations designated by the Contracting Authority at its own expen
02Exclusion grounds
- No specific exclusion grounds were extracted. In a European tender, the mandatory and discretionary grounds of art. 2.86/2.87 of the Dutch Procurement Act almost always apply — check the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).
03Value in context
The contracting authority did not publish an estimated value — common for a large share of contracts. The EU threshold for diensten is € 221.000, for reference.
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06Frequently asked questions
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07Estimated value versus the market
€ 879K
€ 3,0 mln
€ 5,7 mln
Gegunde waarden in CPV 55 · diensten n=152