Tender

Primary Catering Equipment for Universal School Meals

MORAY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Moray Council, a regional authority located in Elgin, aims to acquire primary catering equipment for universal school meals across various sites in Moray. Under an open procedure, interested parties are invited to submit electronic bids by 15th May 2026. This tender falls within the category of general public services, specifically targeting goods essential for school catering facilities, with a total budget of £65,000. The process is currently in the tender stage and carries a commencement date of 20th July 2026, with work expected to be completed by 14th August 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in catering equipment to expand their market presence in the public sector. Companies with experience in supplying commercial kitchen equipment, especially those holding relevant certifications such as NICEIC, Gas Safe, or equivalent, are well-suited to participate. Prospective bidders should demonstrate a minimum yearly turnover of £130,000 over the past three years and provide examples of prior successful projects in similar environments. Additionally, holding sufficient liability insurance is a prerequisite for participation, ensuring coverage for employer’s liability, public liability, and product liability, each set at a minimum of £5 million. This procurement represents a chance for businesses to leverage expertise in logistics and catering equipment, fulfilling the needs of educational institutions within Moray.

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Notice Title

Primary Catering Equipment for Universal School Meals

Notice Description

This is an open tender for the provision of catering equipment at various sites within Moray.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A tender for the provision of catering equipment required at various sites within Moray.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830042
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554826
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Today
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 14 Aug 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MORAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

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