Tender

Supply & Installation of Industrial Catering Equipment

SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 08:40

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has initiated a tender process seeking a sole supplier for the supply and installation of industrial catering equipment. This procurement falls under the industry category of Catering Equipment (CPV code: 39310000) and is intended for various school kitchens and council-owned buildings across the Sunderland region. The process is currently in the tender stage with the procurement being conducted via an open procedure. Key dates include a supplier briefing session on 4th March 2025 at 11:00 am, and the tender submission deadline on 25th March 2025 at 12 noon. The estimated contract value is £400,000, and the framework duration is 1440 days.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers of industrial catering equipment, particularly those experienced in large-scale supply, installation, and equipment management in educational and public sector settings. The successful contractor will not only supply and install equipment but also occasionally handle the removal and disposal of redundant items. Firms specialising in comprehensive catering equipment solutions, with robust logistics, efficient installation processes, and high-quality standards, will be well-suited to compete. The open tender process and the substantial contract value underscore the potential for considerable business growth for the selected supplier.

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Notice Title

Supply & Installation of Industrial Catering Equipment

Notice Description

Sunderland City Council is seeking to establish a sole supplier framework for the Supply and Installation of Industrial Catering Equipment. In general, the scope of the framework includes the supply, delivery and installation of a wide range of industrial catering equipment, and on occasion there will be a requirement for the removal and disposal of existing/redundant equipment. Provision will be called off via the contracted supplier as and when required throughout the duration of this framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This framework is for the supply and installation of industrial catering equipment in various school kitchens and Council owned buildings all of which are based in sites across the entire Sunderland region. The list and number of sites may be increased or decreased at any time throughout the duration of the framework. The Contractor will be required to supply, install and commission all catering equipment as listed within the Pricing Schedule (or equivalents) and as per the manufacturer's instructions. All relevant documentation and manuals for each item of equipment must be provided. Additional information: This is an electronic tender via the Council's Open eTender System. All organisations interested in this tender should register an interest against this contract online at https://www.open-hub.org/. All tender documents are available via this portal. The Council will be using the Open Procurement Procedure, tenders must be returned by no later than 12 noon 25th March 2025 in accordance with the Contract Details and Instructions to Bidders. The Council will be holding a supplier briefing session on 4th March 2025 at 11.00am via Microsoft Teams, suppliers interested in attending this session should email tracey.lavelle@sunderland.gov.uk before this date. The contracting authority does not bind itself to accept any tender and is not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest or tendering for this opportunity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e5c8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006506-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Tracey Lavelle
Contact Email
tracey.lavelle@sunderland.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7909320638

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

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