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Buffet Catering Units

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for Buffet Catering Units tailored for events, capable of serving up to 700 guests. The procurement falls under the category of catering equipment and utilises a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold without competition. NISBETS LIMITED, located in Bristol, has been awarded the contract as the supplier. The contract is valued at £42,777.30 net (gross value of £51,332.76) and spans from 27th March 2026 to 23rd April 2026, with the official signing recorded on 26th March 2026. This process is classified under the 'goods' category with the delivery within the UK region, specifically North Yorkshire.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for large-scale manufacturing and suppliers of catering equipment that can offer bespoke, durable solutions suitable for dynamic event needs. The scope for supplying specialised buffet units that are constantly relocated creates demand particularly from firms experienced in producing customisable, robust catering solutions. Businesses that specialise in production and design innovation, capable of meeting the specific bespoke requirements outlined, are well-placed to compete in similar contracts, enhancing their market presence in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Buffet Catering Units

Notice Description

This is for the purchase of bespoke, professional buffet units to service up to 700 guests at a time, which covers the vast majority of our buffet-requiring event needs. These units are being customised with reinforced chassis to cope with the challenges of the site in that they are constantly being relocated, depending upon the event needs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067ab8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030354-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39310000 - Catering equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£42,777 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
27 Mar 2026 - 23 Apr 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NISBETS

Further Information

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