Tender

Provision of Heavy Catering Equipment - Supply, Design, and Installation

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Tender

31 Oct 2025 at 14:49

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has initiated a procurement process titled "Provision of Heavy Catering Equipment – Supply, Design, and Installation." The process is being conducted under a competitive flexible procedure within the goods industry category, focusing on catering equipment. Located in Birmingham, UK, this tender is at the active stage with an expression of interest deadline set for 2nd December 2025 and enquiries closing on 14th November 2025. The award period is expected to conclude by 24th May 2026. The project involves a significant budget with the contract potentially commencing on 24th June 2026 and extending up to 23rd June 2029, with a possible one-year renewal based on performance reviews and mutual agreement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply and installation of catering equipment, particularly those with a focus on design. Companies specialising in project management, technical skills, and sustainability, alongside innovative approaches, will find this contract aligned with their capabilities. The process involves a selective procurement method, ensuring that only shortlisted suppliers will proceed to the invitation to tender stage, thus allowing businesses that meet the specific criteria of project capability, management, and team strength to showcase their offerings effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Heavy Catering Equipment - Supply, Design, and Installation

Notice Description

The Provision of supply and installation of heavy catering equipment, including the design aspect of back of house kitchen layout.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract may be extended for a period of 1 year , subject to performance commercial review and agreement from both parties

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d82a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070145-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 23 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Kelly Poku
Contact Email
procurement@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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