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Planning

11 Aug 2026 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

Bedford College is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at acquiring catering and kitchen equipment for the Bedford College Hub. The procurement is governed by the Procurement Act 2023 and complies with relevant statutory objectives. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 11 August 2026, with indications that the process will adhere to a scheduled timeline. Suppliers interested in this procurement should note the key date of 18 August 2026, marking a scheduled engagement milestone. The procurement is categorised under 'goods', specifically involving catering equipment, and is valued at £9,600. The contracting will take place at Bedford College, located in Bedford, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for suppliers of catering and kitchen equipment, including both SMEs and VCSEs, to expand their business reach by providing pricing, lead times, warranty details, and product specifications. Organisations with comprehensive supply capabilities and favourable lead times could find this procurement especially beneficial. As the procurement calls for indicative quotations and focuses on goods, suppliers specialising in catering equipment will be well-positioned to compete. The process encourages engagement, thereby offering an avenue for businesses to establish or strengthen their relationship with a reputable educational institution like Bedford College.

How relevant is this notice?

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.

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 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 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

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
Post Town
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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