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BFWML - Estates - Catering equipment/ Dishwashes

ATLAS BFW MANAGEMENT LIMITED

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01 May 2026 at 13:08

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01 May 2026 at 12:55

Summary of the contracting process

Atlas BFW Management Limited, a central government public authority based in Blackpool, United Kingdom, has awarded a direct contract titled "BFWML - Estates - Catering equipment/ Dishwashers" for the maintenance and servicing of catering equipment and dishwashers. The procurement, which falls under the services industry category, was completed via direct award on technical grounds, allowing only one supplier, Hobart UK Ltd, to deliver the required services due to the proprietary nature of the equipment. The award was announced on 1 May 2026, with the subsequent contract initiation set for 15 May 2026, running through to 10 May 2028, with a possibility of renewal. The initial award was valued at £94,919.95 gross, with a Net amount of £79,099.96.

This procurement opens opportunities for businesses, particularly those with expertise in catering equipment maintenance and service. Large entities comfortable with handling direct awards because of unique technical competencies, especially those capable of managing proprietary systems, will find this tender beneficial. It is a valuable chance for similar businesses to seek growth through establishing long-term service partnerships with public authorities and expanding service portfolios to include government-related contracts, potentially leading to further future engagements due to contract renewals.

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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/040565-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 10 May 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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