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Request for Engagement (RFE) - Catering & Kitchen Equipment Quotations

Bedford College

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Planning

11 Aug 2026 at 12:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford College is planning to buy catering and kitchen equipment for the Bedford College Hub in Bedford. The requirement covers equipment as goods, including the supply of products rather than catering or food services. Suppliers are expected to provide product specifications, pricing, lead times and warranty information to support the college’s assessment of the market. Delivery is to the Bedford College Hub in Bedford. The procurement is intended to support the college’s catering and kitchen facilities. The requirement is classified as catering equipment (CPV 39310000). It is a single requirement rather than a package of separately described goods or services, and the procurement is being considered by Bedford College as the buying organisation.

This procurement is at the planning stage: Bedford College has stated its intention to procure but has not issued an invitation to tender. It is seeking indicative quotations through preliminary market engagement, with the engagement milestone scheduled for 18 August 2026. The buyer expects a further notice on 20 August 2026. The estimated value is £8,000 excluding VAT, or £9,600 including VAT. The planned contract period is 1 September 2026 to 2 September 2026. The procurement is expected to follow the Procurement Act 2023 and associated regulations. The process is below the relevant threshold, and the lot is currently classified as being in planning. Suppliers should treat the dates as the buyer’s indicative expectations, not tender deadlines.

This will suit suppliers of catering and commercial kitchen equipment that can assemble a clear quotation for a college hub and explain the products proposed. Businesses should be ready to provide concise technical specifications, reliable lead-time information, warranty terms and transparent pricing across the relevant equipment range. The requirement is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community or social enterprises, so it may be accessible to smaller specialist distributors, manufacturers, installers or equipment supply businesses as well as larger firms. Suppliers can use the engagement stage to prepare product information and commercial assumptions that help Bedford College understand available equipment, delivery expectations and after-sales support before the procurement reaches the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Request for Engagement (RFE) - Catering & Kitchen Equipment Quotations

Notice Description

Bedford College is seeking indicative quotations from suppliers for catering and kitchen equipment for the Bedford College Hub. Suppliers are invited to provide pricing, lead times, warranty information and product specifications

Planning Information

The Contracting Authority will conduct the procurement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the associated regulations, ensuring compliance with the statutory objectives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e14a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076210-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£8,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 2 Sep 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bedford College
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AH
Postcode Area
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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