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98_26 Heavy and Light Catering Equipment - Supply, Maintenance and Kitchen Design

ESPO

This public procurement record has 7 releases in its history.

Award

17 Apr 2026 at 13:52

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

11 Mar 2026 at 07:46

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

21 Nov 2025 at 11:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Tender

20 Oct 2025 at 13:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

25 Jun 2025 at 10:58

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

28 May 2025 at 13:22

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

09 May 2025 at 11:23

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Leicestershire County Council, operating as ESPO, has completed its open tender process for the framework focused on the supply, maintenance, and design of heavy and light commercial catering equipment. The framework, divided into four lots, includes a comprehensive approach to meeting diverse catering equipment needs across various public sector organisations in the UK, including local authorities, NHS bodies, and educational establishments, among others. This tender, titled "98_26 Heavy and Light Catering Equipment - Supply, Maintenance and Kitchen Design," was finalised and the contracts signed on 31 March 2026, following an extensive award process concluding with contracts beginning on 1 April 2026 and having the power to extend to 2030. Parties involved in this procurement include numerous suppliers such as ABM Catering for Leisure Limited, AFE Group Limited, and G.S. Catering Equipment Limited, covering regions across the UK.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses operating in the catering equipment sector, particularly those offering kitchen supplies, maintenance services, and turnkey solutions. SMEs have robustly participated in the final bidding stages, suggesting a competitive yet accessible process for smaller enterprises. Businesses that specialise in catering equipment and services, whether they provide light kitchen supplies or complete kitchen installations, will find favourable growth opportunities through this framework, potentially expanding their reach into public sector markets. The flexibility for suppliers to bid regionally or sub-regionally enhances the chances of tailoring services to specific market needs, leading to dynamic business advancements. This framework embodies a strategic procurement approach that links business growth to public sector service enhancement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

98_26 Heavy and Light Catering Equipment - Supply, Maintenance and Kitchen Design

Notice Description

ESPO national framework for the supply of various heavy and light commercial catering equipment, maintenance and servicing of catering equipment and turnkey kitchen design. Suppliers may bid on a regional and/or sub-regional basis. The Framework is divided into 4 lots (with lot 1 also being further sub-divided into 9 sub-lots). For any additional details please also refer to https://www.espo.org/heavy-and-light-catering-equipment-supply-maintenance-and-kitchen-design-98-26.html Note: Overall framework award was concluded on 31/03/2026, with this notice being published to follow on from this.

Lot Information

Catering Equipment

Includes the supply and delivery of commercial catering equipment, split into the following 9 Sub-lots; * Sub-lot 1a - Prime Cooking * Sub-lot 1b - Ware-washing * Sub-lot 1c - Refrigeration * Sub-lot 1d - Heated, Ambient and Refrigerated Display * Sub-lot 1e - Food Transport * Sub-lot 1f - Food Preparation Equipment * Sub-lot 1g - Beverage Equipment * Sub-lot 1h - General Fabrication, shelving and storage * Sub-lot 1i - Extraction and Ventilation The scope of Lot 1 shall also include, installation and related Goods (such as accessories and specific cleaning products), training, advice, the removal of packaging and old/obsolete equipment should any of those Services be requested by the Customer. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: ESPO may choose to use the extension period where; * The framework is performing well * It continues to broadly meet customer needs ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as x2 12-month periods).

Light Catering Equipment and Catering Consumables

Includes the supply and delivery of such Light Catering Equipment and Goods such as cutlery, crockery, glassware, cookware, gastronomes, kitchen utensils, table service, food storage products, oven cloths, tea towels, chopping boards, thermometers, scales and small kitchen appliances such as kettles, toasters, blenders and juicers. The scope of Lot 2 shall also include Catering Consumables, such as cling film, foils & parchments, takeaway hot and cold cups & lids, cutlery & stirrers, tableware, food-to-go containers, food packaging and labelling, kitchen hygiene products, paper napkins and table covers and food bags and carrier bags The Supplier will be expected to offer Customers an innovative range of Goods that meet current and future Customer requirements, and which support the Customer with their commitment to reducing their impact on the environment, including but not limited to Goods that are biodegradable, recyclable and compostable and which improve recycling and support waste management initiatives. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: ESPO may choose to use the extension period where; * The framework is performing well * It continues to broadly meet customer needs ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as x2 12-month periods).

Maintenance Services for Catering Equipment

Includes the maintenance, servicing and refurbishment of a range of commercial catering equipment. Suppliers shall be able to provide to Customers a range of Services including preventative maintenance packages, labour inclusive packages, fully comprehensive maintenance packages, deep cleaning and replacement parts and labour. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: ESPO may choose to use the extension period where; * The framework is performing well * It continues to broadly meet customer needs ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as x2 12-month periods).

Turnkey Kitchen Solutions

Includes the provision of a full Turnkey Kitchen Solution which shall include the design of kitchen layouts along with the supply and installation of the kitchen facility including the installation of a range of commercial catering equipment with an option to provide additional Services such as maintenance, advice and training as requested by the Customer. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

Options: ESPO reserves the right to add or remove requirements throughout the life of the contract.

Renewal: ESPO may choose to use the extension period where; * The framework is performing well * It continues to broadly meet customer needs ESPO reserves the right to implement the extension period in part, full, or in increments (such as x2 12-month periods).

Planning Information

Suppliers are required to register and complete the relevant stages on the Central Digital Platform if they wish to participate in or bid for this framework. Request for Information: A 98_26 Heavy and Light Catering Equipment RFI document is available on the EastMidsTenders eProcurement Portal (www.eastmidstenders.org). Suppliers wishing to participate must first register interest for 98_26 on the EastMidsTenders eProcurement Portal. The RFI is available within a Public Message on the Portal, which includes instructions on completion and the RFI return deadline. A complimentary FAQ document is also available to review alongside this. ESPO may contact suppliers to seek clarification or understanding of the information provided in their RFI response or to discuss their RFI responses in further detail. To ensure that equal treatment principles are upheld, any information provided by the market that ESPO deems to be neither confidential or commercially sensitive which shapes our procurement process, proposed route and any refinements will be shared and used to help ensure that participating suppliers are not unfairly advantaged, including details of the process and outcomes. Potential bidders will not be prejudiced by any participation or failure to participate to this preliminary market engagement exercise and should note that a response to this preliminary market engagement exercise does not guarantee an invitation to participate in this or any future procurement that ESPO may conduct. For the purposes of this Preliminary market engagement (PME), please express your interest as follows: (a) Go to https://www.eastmidstenders.org/; (b) Register (if not already registered on ProContract); (c) Search for tender opportunity '98_26' (via "View Opportunities" from the EastMidsTenders Portal); d) Express an interest. Please access the Messages area/section of the eProcurement Portal (ProContract / EastMidsTenders - Messages can be accessed via the Activity dashboard once an Expression of interest has been completed) for any further communications on this preliminary market engagement, including the RFI documentation. In the case of any questions or clarifications relating to this PME, these should also be submitted to ESPO as a Message on the eProcurement Portal (again once an Expression of interest has been completed).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035221-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

39221000 - Kitchen equipment

39222000 - Catering supplies

39310000 - Catering equipment

39311000 - Light catering equipment

42500000 - Cooling and ventilation equipment

45212500 - Kitchen or restaurant conversion

45421151 - Installation of fitted kitchens

50883000 - Repair and maintenance services of catering equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£54,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£54,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ESPO
Additional Buyers

Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE19 1ES
Postcode Area
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Blaby
Electoral Ward
Enderby
Westminster Constituency
South Leicestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
39
Supplier Names

A F & E F LIMITED

ABM CATERING FOR LEISURE LIMITED

AFE GROUP LIMITED (t/a Williams Refrigeration, Falcon Foodservice Equipment, and Miller's Vanguard)

AIREDALE CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITED

ALLIANCE DISPOSABLES LIMITED

BGL RIEBER LIMITED

BLUESTONE CATERING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

BUNZL UK LIMITED (t/a Lockhart Catering Equipment)

CALOMAX LIMITED

CBES LIMITED

COMMERCIAL APPLIANCE LIMITED (t/a CE-Tech)

CORSAIR ENGINEERING LIMITED

DENBY CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITED

E & R MOFFAT LIMITED

ELECTROLUX PROFESSIONAL LIMITED

ELITE CATERING EQUIPMENT LTD

FIRST IN SERVICE LIMITED

FOX CATERING EQUIPMENT LTD

G.S. CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITED

HATHERLEY COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED

HK (KITCHEN AND BAR SOLUTIONS) LIMITED

JLA LIMITED

KCM (CATERING EQUIPMENT) LIMITED

LOVAT'S GROUP LIMITED

LOWE RENTAL LTD

MEIKO UK LIMITED

MODO COMMERCIAL KITCHEN DESIGN LIMITED

NOBISCO LIMITED

OPULENT COLLECTION LTD

PATTERSONS (BRISTOL) LIMITED

R.H. HALL (MICROWAVE) LIMITED

STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITED

SWIFT MAINTENANCE SERVICES (1973) LIMITED

THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITED

UNIVERSAL UNITY LIMITED

W V HOWE LIMITED

WELBILT UK LIMITED

WHITCO CATERING AND BAKERY EQUIPMENT LIMITED

WILLIAM FREER LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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