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Industry Standard Ice-cream Machines & Equipment

CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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26 May 2026 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Industry Standard Ice-cream Machines & Equipment" was conducted by Cardiff Metropolitan University, a public authority under Welsh devolved regulations. The university, located in Cardiff, sought goods related to food industry machinery to replicate a factory environment at their Food Industry Centre. The procurement method was direct and below threshold, executed without competition. The contract was awarded on 12th May 2026 to RSS Hereford, a large supplier located in Hereford, for an active period from 19th May 2026 to 18th June 2026, with a gross contract value of £60,000. The completion of this tender was recognised by the award status being marked as active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of specialised food processing machinery, especially those catering to educational or research institutions. Companies that provide industry-standard machinery, such as ice-cream machines and related equipment, and those skilled in replicating industrial processes in educational settings are well-suited to such contracts. Although this particular procurement process was completed directly and without competition, understanding such tender requirements can help businesses position themselves for future opportunities in similar niche markets within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Industry Standard Ice-cream Machines & Equipment

Notice Description

Industry standard ice-cream machine, ice-cream potting machine and heavy duty trolley for the Food Industry Centre. To provide ice cream and potting machine to replicate factory environment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a37b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048735-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42200000 - Machinery for food, beverage and tobacco processing and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 18 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF5 2YB
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Llandaff
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RSS HEREFORD

Further Information

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