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Award

26 Jun 2026 at 11:15

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01 May 2026 at 14:08

Award

01 May 2026 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process led by Atlas BFW Management Limited culminated in the award of a contract for the maintenance and servicing of catering equipment and dishwashers. Based in Blackpool, this central government public authority has opted for a direct award procurement method under the legal basis of the Procurement Act 2023. The award, finalised on 26th June 2026, relates to the provision of services in the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of Blackpool, and carries a gross value of £94,919.95. The contract spans from 2nd June 2026 to 14th May 2028, with the option for renewal. Hobart UK Ltd, the supplier, is a large-scale business located in Peterborough and has been acknowledged as the single source capable of delivering these services due to the proprietary nature of the equipment involved in this tender.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in the repair and maintenance of catering equipment, particularly those capable of dealing with proprietary machinery. While Hobart UK Ltd has been identified as the sole provider in this specific instance, companies with innovative technical solutions or expertise in similar domains can potentially explore future collaborations or contracts within other regions or sectors. Businesses equipped with rapid response capabilities and efficient service delivery might find success in similar government-led procurements, providing they can demonstrate unique technical advantages or proprietary knowledge.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

BFWML - Estates - Catering equipment/ Dishwashes

Notice Description

Maintenance and Servicing of Catering equipment / Dishwashers

Procurement Information

This direct award is made under Schedule 5, Exception 5 of the Procurement Act 2023. On the grounds that only one Supplier can deliver the required services for technical reasons, relating to the proprietary nature of the equipments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069059
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060216-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50883000 - Repair and maintenance services of catering equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,099 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£79,099 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 14 May 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Atlas BFW Management Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY3 8DX
Postcode Area
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Layton
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Hobart UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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