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20 Jul 2026 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Contract for the Supply of Heavy Catering Equipment" was carried out by the University of Keele. The tender falls within the industry category of catering equipment, under the CPV code 39310000, and is set at the Keele Campus in Newcastle, England, with postal code ST5 5BG. The process, initiated as a tender under a mini-competition framework, has reached the award stage, with the contract starting on 1st July 2026 and ending on 30th June 2028. Key dates included the tender period ending on 5th June 2026 and the contract award being published on 20th July 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering equipment, with a total contract value of £120,000 and an initial term of 24 months, along with two optional 12-month extensions. The procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as highlighted in the suitability criteria. Companies that can supply heavy catering equipment and deliver to Keele Campus could find this an advantageous opportunity. The contract was awarded to Alliance Disposables Limited and CLR Service and Sales Ltd., illustrating that both large and SME suppliers were considered. This type of procurement supports business growth by providing long-term, stable contracts with educational institutions.

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Notice Title

Contract for the Supply Heavy Catering Equipment

Notice Description

Contract for the supply Heavy Catering Equipment at Keele University. This is following a mini-competition under the TUCO - Catering Light and Heavy Equipment - CAT11064-TU, Lot 7 - Heavy Catering Equipment - One Stop Shop. The initial Contract term is 24-months, with 2x 12-month optional extension periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c5c43b4-fed3-4cb9-bd8c-bb1d544e3a50
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39310000 - Catering equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF KEELE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE
Postcode
ST5 5BG
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle-under-Lyme
Electoral Ward
Keele
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle-under-Lyme

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ALLIANCE DISPOSABLES

CLR SERVICE AND SALES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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