This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2026 at 12:31

Award

21 May 2026 at 11:03

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, focused on the "Service and Maintenance of Kitchen Equipment" across their respective regions. Categorised under services, this procurement encompassed repair and maintenance services for electrical machinery, apparatus, and associated gas appliances. The process followed an open procurement method, indicating transparent competition for contracts. With a completion date of 24th June 2026, the contract was awarded to Lorne Stewart PLC. The project involves service delivery in the UKL15 region with contracts active from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2029, potentially extending to 2031. The procurement process was above threshold and was legally based on UK regulation 2023/54.

This tender provided significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical and gas appliance maintenance. Large companies with substantial service capabilities were particularly suited, as evidenced by the success of Lorne Stewart PLC, a large organisation. The open procedure allowed for fair participation, enabling businesses to compete based on their quality and pricing strategies. The contract's renewability and potential long duration support business growth through long-term service agreements, making it an attractive opportunity for companies aiming to establish or strengthen their foothold in public sector service provisions.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067550
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059379-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£825,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC
Additional Buyers

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council

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

Locality
PORTH
Postcode
CF39 9ST
Postcode Area
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
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Porth
Westminster Constituency
Rhondda and Ogmore

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Lorne Stewart Plc

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