This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Mar 2026 at 17:39

Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Commercial Kitchen and Laundry Equipment Maintenance and Supply" has been conducted by Cumberland Council, located in Carlisle, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services category, specifically targeting statutory testing, inspection and maintenance of catering and laundry equipment within Council properties. Following an open procedure, the process has advanced to the award stage as of 27 March 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 11 April 2026 to 31 March 2031, with a potential extension up to 31 March 2033, contingent on performance and available funding. Key items include kitchen furniture and machinery for food processing, with the awarded supplier undertaking tasks such as installation and maintenance services.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in kitchen and laundry equipment maintenance to expand their operations by delivering essential services to public authority buildings. The contract is particularly suited for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by Catering Partnership Limited successfully being awarded the contract. Firms with expertise in rapid response repairs and comprehensive service offerings will be well-positioned to compete, benefiting from a multi-year agreement. Additional opportunities exist for renewing the contract based on successful outcomes, promoting sustainable business growth in the region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Commercial Kitchen and Laundry Equipment Maintenance and Supply

Notice Description

Undertaking works associated with the statutory testing/inspection and planned maintenance "PPM"; as well as breakdown repairs of all catering and laundry equipment in a range of Council properties

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There is the potential for a contract extension of up to 24 months, depending on both the success in achieving the required outcomes and availability of further funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028775-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

42 - Industrial machinery

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

39141000 - Kitchen furniture and equipment

42200000 - Machinery for food, beverage and tobacco processing and associated parts

42900000 - Miscellaneous general and special-purpose machinery

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

51200000 - Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
11 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cumberland Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Postcode Area
Carlisle
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
TLD1 Cumbria

Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Catering Partnership Ltd

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