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White Goods & Wider Essentials - Crisis Resilience Fund

Cheshire East Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

25 Jun 2026 at 09:43

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

15 Dec 2025 at 10:11

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council is currently in the tendering stage for the procurement titled "White Goods & Wider Essentials - Crisis Resilience Fund." This procurement aims to commission the provision of white goods and essential services across Cheshire East, divided into two Lots: Cheshire East South (Crewe and Nantwich area) and Cheshire East North. The process is managed via an open procedure, with a gross estimated value of £1,500,000, and submissions are due by 23rd July 2026. Potential suppliers are encouraged to participate by submitting tenders through the Chest North West Portal. The procurement, classified under the industry category of "Furniture and domestic appliances," is set to run from 1st October 2026, with potential extensions through March 2029.

This project presents a considerable opportunity for businesses specialising in the supply of domestic appliances and related services to expand their operations within the Cheshire East region. Suppliers capable of delivering high-quality white goods, such as washing machines, fridges, and mattresses, will find this tender particularly suitable. The Council has allocated a key focus on quality, weighting it at 80% against pricing in their award criteria. Engagement in this project can enhance a supplier's portfolio and establish long-term relationships, given the potential for contract renewals and extensions over multiple years.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

White Goods & Wider Essentials - Crisis Resilience Fund

Notice Description

Cheshire East Council is seeking to commission the provision of white goods, wider essentials and related services across the borough. This requirement will be split into two Lots, with bidders being able to tender for one or both Lots. The Lots will be Cheshire East South and Cheshire East North (as defined in the tender Specification).

Lot Information

Cheshire East South

Defined as Crewe and Nantwich area. See the tender specification for further information on the Lot boundary. The white goods & wider essentials that must be provided refer to: * Washing machines * Electric cookers * Fridge freezers * Under-counter fridges with ice boxes * Under-counter freezers * Single mattress * Single bed frame * Double mattress * Double bed frame * Bunk bed frame * Cot with mattress/mattress cover

Renewal: 2 x 12-month optional extensions available: - 01/04/2027 - 31/03/2028 - 01/04/2028 - 31/03/2029 Optional extensions to be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council.

Cheshire East North

Defined as the remaining area of Cheshire East. See the tender specification for further information on the Lot boundary. The white goods & wider essentials that must be provided refer to: * Washing machines * Electric cookers * Fridge freezers * Under-counter fridges with ice boxes * Under-counter freezers * Single mattress * Single bed frame * Double mattress * Double bed frame * Bunk bed frame * Cot with mattress/mattress cover

Renewal: 2 x 12-month optional extensions available: - 01/04/2027 - 31/03/2028 - 01/04/2028 - 31/03/2029 Optional extensions to be implemented at the sole discretion of the Council.

Planning Information

Full details of the market engagement can be found by visiting The Chest at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ The relevant project reference is DN800520. We kindly invite interested participants to download and complete the questionnaire, then submit it to the email address stated within the questionnaire document.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f56a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059673-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - 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

39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
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
Cheshire East Council
Additional Buyers

Cheshire East Borough Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Postcode Area
Crewe
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD62 Cheshire East
Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Further Information

Notice Documents

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