Planning

Commercial Catering Equipment - FM Catering

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

07 May 2026 at 09:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is planning a procurement process for the supply of commercial catering equipment intended for FM school kitchens. This tender falls under the goods category and is situated in the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKE41 region. As of the current status, the project is in the planning stage, with a scheduled start for the contract period from 1st April 2027 to 1st April 2030. The planned notice will be communicated by 3rd October 2026, providing ample time for interested parties to prepare their proposals.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in the manufacturing or supply of catering equipment. Companies capable of delivering quality goods that meet the specific needs of school kitchens will find this procurement particularly advantageous. The procurement method, based on UK legal basis 2023/54, focuses on transparency and competitiveness, encouraging both local and broader suppliers to participate. Organisations with a track record of working with public authorities, especially within the educational catering sector, would be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commercial Catering Equipment - FM Catering

Notice Description

Supply of Commercial Catering Equipment to FM School Kitchens

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06930d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041794-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
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
3 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLE41 Bradford
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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