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title: "Harris - Purchase of Catering Equipment"
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# Harris - Purchase of Catering Equipment

Buyer: PRESTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-452cd5fa-0cc0-4632-85a2-87f7812f709c

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## Summary

Preston City Council has completed a procurement process for the purchase of catering equipment under the title "Harris - Purchase of Catering Equipment". The procurement falls under the industry category of food, beverage, and tobacco-processing machinery (CPV code 42210000) and is relevant to the United Kingdom. The direct award procurement method was used, and the tender period ended on 29th January 2025. The contract started on 10th February 2025 and ended on 30th April 2025, with the award being published on 7th April 2025. The total value of the contract was £77,998.38, and the award was granted to Caterware Ltd.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture or supply of catering equipment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, given their often specialised offerings and flexibility. Winning such contracts with local councils can lead to growth by opening up additional revenue streams and enhancing business reputation through successful public sector collaborations.

## Notice

The Harris Your Place Catering equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b252da40-3f5e-4363-8d18-6c13bc37483f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2025 - 30 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £77,998 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PRESTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATERWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42210000 - Food, beverage and tobacco-processing machinery

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2025 at 08:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b252da40-3f5e-4363-8d18-6c13bc37483f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b252da40-3f5e-4363-8d18-6c13bc37483f
  7th April 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.preston.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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