Tender

Commercial Kitchen and Laundry Equipment Maintenance and Supply

CUMBERLAND COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Jan 2026 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

Cumberland Council is inviting tenders for the maintenance and supply of commercial kitchen and laundry equipment across various Council properties, including statutory testing, planned maintenance, and breakdown repairs. This procurement, titled "Commercial Kitchen and Laundry Equipment Maintenance and Supply," is categorised under services and covers kitchen furniture, equipment installation, and maintenance services. The tender was announced on 9th January 2026, with a submission deadline on 6th February 2026, and enquiries close on 22nd January 2026. The procurement process is at the tender stage, following an open procedure, and is set for a contract period beginning 1st April 2026 with potential extension options. The overall estimated contract value is £700,000. The service provision will be located in the United Kingdom, specifically within the Cumbria region.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the service maintenance sector, particularly those with capabilities in kitchen and laundry equipment maintenance and supply. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in installation and repair services of electrical and mechanical equipment would be well-suited to compete, especially given the emphasis on quality, price, and social value criteria. By engaging in this tender, businesses can leverage growth opportunities through long-term collaboration with Cumberland Council, enhancing their portfolio with public sector projects. The project prioritises diversity, inviting diverse business communities to participate, thereby providing a platform for expanding business networks and establishing a footprint within the local government sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commercial Kitchen and Laundry Equipment Maintenance and Supply

Notice Description

Cumberland Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint a competent Service Provider for the undertaking of 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, as set out in Schedules 1, 2 & 3: Asset List & Pricing[PT1] Document, specifically in properties listed in Schedule 1 Site List. The works will also include Kitchen Extract, Gas Interlock and Ductwork Cleaning of all commercial equipment associated with catering and laundry activities. Overall, this Contract shall achieve the delivery of statutory compliant, working equipment in Council buildings. A key deliverable will be a rapid response to emergency repairs where it is critical to the catering service operation.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0602f1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001905-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
CUMBERLAND COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement.enabling@cumbria.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARLISLE
Postcode
CA1 1RD
Post Town
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

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