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Summary of the contracting process

Moray Council has successfully completed a public procurement process for the provision of primary catering equipment for universal school meals, aimed at various sites across Moray. Initiated as an open tender, this contract, titled "Primary Catering Equipment for Universal School Meals," falls under the industry category of general public services with a focus on goods. The process was managed under an open procedure with a contract value of £51,976.24 eventually awarded to MCEdge Ltd. The contract was signed on 30th June 2026, with the entire procurement process concluded by 1st July 2026. The contract location is specified as Moray within the UKM62 region.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in the supply of catering equipment. Companies with a medium to large scale operation can benefit from competing in similar tenders, especially if they hold the necessary authorisations, such as NICEIC or Gas Safe certifications, and meet the financial criteria, including a yearly turnover of at least £130,000 over the past three years. SMEs like MCEdge Ltd, which hold relevant experience and financial credibility, are well-positioned to secure growth through similar public procurement opportunities. These tenders enable businesses to expand their market footprint by supplying goods to public sector clients, enhancing their revenues, and reinforcing their market reputation.

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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=JUL559145
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£51,976 Under £100K

Notice Dates

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

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MORAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MCEDGE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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