Repair of Electrical and Refrigeration Catering Equipment, Planned Maintenance and PAT testing of Electrical Catering Equipment.

Sunderland City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

28 Nov 2025 at 11:30

Tender

01 Oct 2025 at 13:55

Planning

18 Jun 2025 at 17:44

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council initiated a procurement process titled "Repair of Electrical and Refrigeration Catering Equipment, Planned Maintenance and PAT testing of Electrical Catering Equipment." This process fell under the industry category of repair and maintenance services and was located in Sunderland, United Kingdom. The procurement involved a four-year framework agreement with a gross value of £528,000. Initially, it was planned and executed with an open tender method involving an award period ending on 10th November 2025. However, by 28th November 2025, the tender was cancelled as it did not meet the operational requirements or provide the best value for the council.

This tender once represented significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in maintenance and repair services, specifically those focused on electrical and refrigeration catering equipment. The framework aimed to appoint two contractors, rewarding entities that excel in quality and price with a place on the ranked framework. Small and medium enterprises had particular suitability for participation under this framework. Businesses looking to expand in this sector should keep an eye on future opportunities from Sunderland City Council, as similar frameworks may be advertised, offering valuable engagements through the Open procurement platform.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Repair of Electrical and Refrigeration Catering Equipment, Planned Maintenance and PAT testing of Electrical Catering Equipment.

Notice Description

Repair, planned Maintenance and Portable Appliance Testing of Electrical Catering Equipment. Four year closed framework. Repair of Electrical and Refrigeration Catering Equipment, Planned Maintenance and PAT testing of Electrical Catering Equipment

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054f6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078014-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50883000 - Repair and maintenance services of catering equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£440,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-10-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Sunderland City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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