--- title: "Softie Ice cream Machine Supply and Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2bc9ed39-9fd8-496c-9101-aa04c1c91ba2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2bc9ed39-9fd8-496c-9101-aa04c1c91ba2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2bc9ed39-9fd8-496c-9101-aa04c1c91ba2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2bc9ed39-9fd8-496c-9101-aa04c1c91ba2.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL" published: "2024-08-05" --- # Softie Ice cream Machine Supply and Service Buyer: BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2bc9ed39-9fd8-496c-9101-aa04c1c91ba2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2bc9ed39-9fd8-496c-9101-aa04c1c91ba2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2bc9ed39-9fd8-496c-9101-aa04c1c91ba2.json) ## Summary Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is currently in the Tender stage for their "Softie Ice Cream Machine Supply and Service" procurement, targeting the repair and maintenance services of catering equipment. This open procedure, classified under CPV code 50883000, invites suppliers to provide and service ice cream machines across the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period is set from February 2025 to January 2028, with potential annual extensions for up to two additional years. Interested suppliers must submit their responses electronically by the deadline of 3rd September 2024. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in catering equipment supply, maintenance, and repair to establish or expand their presence within the public sector. The contract's scope, including equipment servicing, maintenance, and potential replacements, ensures a steady demand for high-quality service and machinery. SMEs with proven expertise in maintaining hygiene and operational efficiency standards in catering equipment would find this tender particularly advantageous for business growth. ## Notice Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council require softie ice cream machines and servicing of the same to enable the council to sell ice cream products to customers. The supplier will ensure optimal performance and longevity of machinery through servicing and repairs and make recommendations for replacements when old machinery compromises hygiene standards. The anticipated start date of the contract is February 2025. The contract will be for three years with the option to extend annually for a further two years (3+1+1). Therefore, if all extensions were taken the full length of the contract would be for five years Additional information: Suppliers interested in this opportunity can access the full procurement documentation by visiting BCP Council's Tendering system www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk. Suppliers should search for the opportunity through Supplying the South West. There are further details of the opportunity on the advert published on www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk and instructions on how suppliers can access the procurement documentation for completion. Responses to the opportunity must be submitted electronically through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk before the deadline shown on the system. If you are unable to access the advert for the opportunity through www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk please contact the Council using the contact details provided. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b44dfd10-afdf-4e84-a61d-b2be667594b4 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BOURNEMOUTH CHRISTCHURCH AND POOLE COUNCIL | | Locality | BOURNEMOUTH | | Post town | Bournemouth | | Postcode | BH2 6DY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | | ITL 3 | TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | | Local authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | | Electoral ward | Bournemouth Central | | Westminster constituency | Bournemouth West | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50883000 - Repair and maintenance services of catering equipment ## Release History - 5 Aug 2024 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b44dfd10-afdf-4e84-a61d-b2be667594b4 - 5 Aug 2024 at 14:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dacd921-f9ae-41df-8aa8-f5cdb06095d2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b44dfd10-afdf-4e84-a61d-b2be667594b4 5th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1dacd921-f9ae-41df-8aa8-f5cdb06095d2 5th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b9849c79-1844-ef11-812d-005056b64545&p=696a9836-1895-e511-8105-000c29c9ba21 Link to Advert for Suppliers to Access Tender Documents ## Notice URLs - https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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