---
title: "Contract for the Supply Heavy Catering Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-aba2bf9c-3d58-42ea-bc66-3be1a22bafcd"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aba2bf9c-3d58-42ea-bc66-3be1a22bafcd"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aba2bf9c-3d58-42ea-bc66-3be1a22bafcd.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aba2bf9c-3d58-42ea-bc66-3be1a22bafcd.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF KEELE"
published: "2026-07-20"
---

# Contract for the Supply Heavy Catering Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KEELE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-aba2bf9c-3d58-42ea-bc66-3be1a22bafcd

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aba2bf9c-3d58-42ea-bc66-3be1a22bafcd)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aba2bf9c-3d58-42ea-bc66-3be1a22bafcd.json)

## Summary

The procurement process for the "Contract for the Supply of Heavy Catering Equipment" was carried out by the University of Keele. The tender falls within the industry category of catering equipment, under the CPV code 39310000, and is set at the Keele Campus in Newcastle, England, with postal code ST5 5BG. The process, initiated as a tender under a mini-competition framework, has reached the award stage, with the contract starting on 1st July 2026 and ending on 30th June 2028. Key dates included the tender period ending on 5th June 2026 and the contract award being published on 20th July 2026. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in catering equipment, with a total contract value of £120,000 and an initial term of 24 months, along with two optional 12-month extensions. The procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as highlighted in the suitability criteria. Companies that can supply heavy catering equipment and deliver to Keele Campus could find this an advantageous opportunity. The contract was awarded to Alliance Disposables Limited and CLR Service and Sales Ltd., illustrating that both large and SME suppliers were considered. This type of procurement supports business growth by providing long-term, stable contracts with educational institutions.

## Notice

Contract for the supply Heavy Catering Equipment at Keele University. This is following a mini-competition under the TUCO - Catering Light and Heavy Equipment - CAT11064-TU, Lot 7 - Heavy Catering Equipment - One Stop Shop. The initial Contract term is 24-months, with 2x 12-month optional extension periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c5c43b4-fed3-4cb9-bd8c-bb1d544e3a50 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £60,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF KEELE |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST5 5BG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Electoral ward | Keele |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle-under-Lyme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ALLIANCE DISPOSABLES; CLR SERVICE AND SALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39310000 - Catering equipment

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c5c43b4-fed3-4cb9-bd8c-bb1d544e3a50

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c5c43b4-fed3-4cb9-bd8c-bb1d544e3a50
  20th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-aba2bf9c-3d58-42ea-bc66-3be1a22bafcd. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-aba2bf9c-3d58-42ea-bc66-3be1a22bafcd.json.