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Harris - Purchase of Catering Equipment

PRESTON CITY COUNCIL

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07 Apr 2025 at 08:46

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Summary of the contracting process

Preston City Council has completed a procurement process for the purchase of catering equipment under the title "Harris - Purchase of Catering Equipment". The procurement falls under the industry category of food, beverage, and tobacco-processing machinery (CPV code 42210000) and is relevant to the United Kingdom. The direct award procurement method was used, and the tender period ended on 29th January 2025. The contract started on 10th February 2025 and ended on 30th April 2025, with the award being published on 7th April 2025. The total value of the contract was £77,998.38, and the award was granted to Caterware Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of catering equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, given their often specialised offerings and flexibility. Winning such contracts with local councils can lead to growth by opening up additional revenue streams and enhancing business reputation through successful public sector collaborations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Harris - Purchase of Catering Equipment

Notice Description

The Harris Your Place Catering equipment

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-452cd5fa-0cc0-4632-85a2-87f7812f709c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b252da40-3f5e-4363-8d18-6c13bc37483f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42210000 - Food, beverage and tobacco-processing machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£77,998 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PRESTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
t.joel@preston.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 2RL
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CATERWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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