Award

Service and Maintenance of Kitchen Equipment

RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2026 at 10:03

Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 14:31

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process led by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (CBC) and Merthyr Tydfil CBC concerns the service and maintenance of kitchen equipment, specifically within the region of UKL15 in the United Kingdom. This process, using an open procurement method, has reached the award stage with a completion status. Two lots were identified, both of which have been awarded and valued respectively at £750,000 and £75,000, excluding VAT. The contract period is set from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, with a potential renewal extending up to 30th June 2031. The tender is structured under Welsh devolved regulations and classifies primarily within the services sector. Participating businesses were able to submit tenders electronically by 27th April 2026, and the standstill period for the awarded contracts concludes on 2nd June 2026.

This tender presents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services of kitchen-related electrical and gas apparatus. Large organisations such as Lorne Stewart PLC, which successfully obtained both lots, highlight the scale and capability required to fulfil such contracts. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) also have viable paths to involvement, particularly given the procurement's emphasis on price and technical quality criteria. Businesses with strong competence in these areas, and the ability to operate under sub-central government frameworks in Wales, are well-positioned to compete in similar procurement processes, showcasing their ability to deliver comprehensive kitchen equipment services across multiple locales. The opportunity for a contract renewal adds further incentive for sustained business growth and service enhancement.

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Notice Title

Service and Maintenance of Kitchen Equipment

Notice Description

Service and Maintenance of Kitchen Equipment for RCT CBC and Merthyr Tydfil CBC

Lot Information

RCT CBC

Service and Maintenance of Kitchen Equipment for RCT CBC.

Renewal: 24 months OTE

Merthyr CBC

Service and Maintenance of Kitchen Equipment for Merthyr CBC.

Renewal: 24 months OTE

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067550
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046896-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50531200 - Gas appliance maintenance services

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RHONDDA CYNON TAF CBC
Additional Buyers

MERTHYR TYDFIL CBC

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTH
Postcode
CF39 9ST
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL15 Central Valleys

Local Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Electoral Ward
Town
Westminster Constituency
Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LORNE STEWART

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