Award

Catering tray with specific dimensions and features for Sunderland Royal Hospital

CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED

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Award

26 Jun 2025 at 12:47

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED involves the awarding of a contract for catering trays tailored specifically for the Sunderland Royal Hospital. This procurement, titled "Catering tray with specific dimensions and features for Sunderland Royal Hospital," falls under the category of public authority work within the central government and is classed under goods, specifically food trays. The process was conducted using a direct method, below threshold and without competition, indicating a swift and straightforward transaction. The contract started on 29th May 2025 and will end on 28th May 2026, with an award confirmed as of 26th June 2025. The supplier, TORUS GROUP LIMITED, based in London, will deliver to the United Kingdom, region UKC.

This tender opens up business growth opportunities, particularly for companies that specialise in manufacturing and supplying catering equipment. Businesses experienced in providing innovative kitchen solutions would have been well-suited to meet the requirements for trays compatible with regeneration ovens. Though this specific opportunity is concluded, future similar tenders could benefit businesses aiming to collaborate with healthcare authorities on bespoke kitchenware solutions. The direct award suggests that businesses maintaining a good relationship and credibility with public health institutions may position themselves favourably for similar contracts in future procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering tray with specific dimensions and features for Sunderland Royal Hospital

Notice Description

Provision of catering trays with specific dimensions and features that are compatible with the regeneration ovens at Sunderland Royal Hospital

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055431
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035416-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

39222200 - Food trays

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,804 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2025 - 28 May 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY HOSPITALS INDEPENDENT COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
choice.contractsteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR4 7TP
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TORUS GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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