The contracting authority needs a framework agreement for the hire/procurement and operation of coffee machines. The contracting authority estimates that the expected need will be between 7 and 12 coffee machines over the next four years. The contracting authority also needs coffee for the machines, as well as service and maintenance of the machines.

The contracting authority's experience of consumption is as follows:

Espresso: 500 kg / annum

Coffee: 1000 kg / annum

Hot chocolate: 200 kg / annum

Topping: 200 kg / annum

The figures are based on the contracting authority's best estimates.

The contracting authority expects that the consumption will be approximately the same in the next four year period.