Planning

ESCC- Catering Equipment Repair & Maintenance Services

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL

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Planning

07 May 2026 at 06:48

Summary of the contracting process

East Sussex County Council is initiating a procurement process for "ESCC- Catering Equipment Repair & Maintenance Services" within the services industry category. This process is at the Planning stage, with a focus on the maintenance of cooking and refrigeration equipment across various properties, including schools and social care facilities in the UKJ22 region. An open procedure method will be used for this tender, which is planned to commence on 1st September 2027 and conclude by 31st August 2031, with a maximum extension possible until 31st August 2033. The future notice for this tender is scheduled to be communicated by 6th October 2026. The procurement aims to ensure equipment compliance with health and safety standards, aligning with the UK's legal requirements under the legislative basis 2023/54.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for companies specializing in the repair and maintenance of catering equipment. Primarily, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) capable of maintaining a high standard of service in line with safety regulations will find this tender well-suited to their strengths. Firms with expertise in servicing school and care facility equipment, ensuring compliance with warranties and extending the equipment's lifespan, will particularly benefit. With a contract period offering significant duration and potential renewal, businesses can plan for sustained engagement, bolstering service contracts and client base in the public sector.

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Notice Title

ESCC- Catering Equipment Repair & Maintenance Services

Notice Description

The repair and cyclical maintenance of catering equipment is key to ensuring the Councils catering equipment (e.g. cooking and refrigeration) and ventilation systems are; * maintained to a good standard, in line with warranties * compliant with Health & Safety, regulations and legislation and * maintained in a way that maximises the equipment's natural life and performance East Sussex County Council have a variety of different properties which have kitchen facilities. The majority of properties are schools but also include a number of adult social care and corporate sites. These properties all need their equipment to be serviced annually, and ad hoc repairs carried out to keep the equipment in good working condition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0692bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041655-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 1UE
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ22 East Sussex CC

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Priory
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Further Information

Notice Documents

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