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Waiver - Puckator

LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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15 May 2026 at 12:23

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process titled "Waiver - Puckator," focusing on goods for catering outlet areas. The buying organisation, located in Liverpool, conducted this process under a waiver being reviewed for 2026-2027. The contract began on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027, with the award date being 31st March 2026. The main procurement category is "goods," specifically food, beverages, tobacco, and related products. This procurement, under the legal basis of UKPGA 2023/54, followed a below-threshold methodology, suggesting a more flexible procurement process.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the catering supply industry, particularly those dealing with food and beverage products. As the awarded contract was successfully completed by Puckator, a large supplier, businesses with similar capabilities or niche offerings in the catering goods sector could be ideal candidates for such tenders. Opportunities arise for businesses to establish themselves as trusted suppliers to public authorities, potentially leading to long-term collaborations and increased business prospects within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Waiver - Puckator

Notice Description

Goods for catering outlet areas. Under waiver as being reviewed 26-27

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a00
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044908-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L9 7AL
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Fazakerley West
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Walton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PUCKATOR

Further Information

Notice Documents

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