Tender

Pelham Catering Refurbishment - Supply and Installation of Commercial Catering Equipment

CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP

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Summary of the contracting process

Chichester College Group is inviting tenders for the supply and installation of commercial catering equipment under the Pelham Catering Refurbishment project at Brighton Metropolitan College. The procurement, conducted as an open procedure, emphasises achieving the best value through the most economically advantageous tender. This tender encompasses the provision of equipment for training kitchens, a gallery restaurant, bar, wash-up areas, and associated systems including ventilation canopies and fire suppression. The procurement process is at the "tender update" stage, with the submission deadline set for 22nd May 2026. Interested parties can make relevant enquiries until 15th May 2026. Located in Chichester, UK, Chichester College Group aims to enhance their catering facilities with a contract period beginning on 15th June 2026 and ending on 18th September 2026.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in catering equipment and installations, particularly those with experience in educational environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would find this opportunity well-suited to their capabilities. With a total contract value approaching £1.44 million, it presents a significant chance for business expansion. Companies offering competitive pricing combined with a strategic project delivery methodology are encouraged to apply, as this will be a pivotal factor in the award criteria. Therefore, businesses with a record of successfully delivering comparable projects in similar settings are likely to thrive, showcasing the potential for growth and innovation within the industry.

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Notice Title

Pelham Catering Refurbishment - Supply and Installation of Commercial Catering Equipment

Notice Description

Chichester College Group is procuring the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning and handover of commercial catering equipment as part of the Pelham Catering Refurbishment at Brighton Metropolitan College. The scope includes equipment for training kitchens, gallery restaurant kitchens, bar and wash?up areas, together with associated ventilation canopies, fire suppression systems, refrigeration and cold rooms, and stainless?steel fabrication. The procurement is being conducted as an open procedure, with the contract awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068b57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037970-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 18 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHICHESTER COLLEGE GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHICHESTER
Postcode
PO19 1SB
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ27 West Sussex (South West)
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Chichester
Electoral Ward
Chichester Central
Westminster Constituency
Chichester

Further Information

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