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title: "339_18 Catalogue Supply of Light Catering Equipment"
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# 339_18 Catalogue Supply of Light Catering Equipment

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d38dcb10-5988-4111-b967-8ad07fd70df4

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "339_18 Catalogue Supply of Light Catering Equipment" is being conducted by ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation), based in Leicester, England. This open procedure framework is designated for the supply of various light catering equipment to the ESPO Distribution Centre and includes multiple lots covering tableware, cookware, food preparation, and more. The contract is estimated to be valued at £2.6 million, including an option to extend for 23 additional months. The deadline for submitting tenders was 22 September 2017, with the contract period commencing on 1 March 2018 and concluding on 31 March 2020.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the catering equipment and supplies sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in cookware, tableware, kitchen utensils, and catering support equipment will find this framework an ideal platform for expansion, allowing them to establish contracts with various public bodies such as local authorities, educational institutions, and healthcare services throughout the UK.

## Notice

This framework is for the supply of light catering equipment to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester and for direct delivery to individual customer establishments. It covers cookware, tableware and trolleys including items such as crockery, glassware, polycarbonate, food storage, cutlery, bakeware, table service, kitchen utensils. Lot 1 - Tableware - Lot for the supply of tableware, crockery, cutlery & glassware to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot 2 - Polycarbonate - Lot for the supply of polycarbonate tableware to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot 3 - Food Preparation - Lot for the supply of food preparation including utensils, rinsing equipment, food storage and glassware to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot 4 - Cookware - Lot for the supply of pots, pans, and bakeware to the ESPO Distribution Centre Leicester. Lot 5 - Utensils - Lot for the supply of baking equipment, cookery packs, knives and scissors, chopping boards, utensils and igniters to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot 6 - Measuring Equipment - Lot for the supply of kitchen scales and thermometers to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. Lot 7 - Tea and Coffee Making - Lot for the supply of tea and coffee making products to the ESPO Distribution Centre Leicester. Lot 8 - Catalogue Directs - Lot for the supply of food display products, thermometers, heat sealers, salad bar products, trolleys, transportation, dispensers & tea and coffee making equipment. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org , (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '339_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the deadline for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 22/09/2017 Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to www.eastmidstenders.org , (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '339_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the deadline for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 22/09/2017

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82b0b6f7-cb45-4ba3-946b-bddf31987168 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | 27 Jul 2017 |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,600,000 |
| 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 | ESPO |
| Locality | LEICESTER |
| Post town | Leicester |
| Postcode | LE19 1ES |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF22 Leicestershire CC and Rutland |
| Local authority | Blaby |
| Electoral ward | Enderby |
| Westminster constituency | South Leicestershire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | ADDIS HOUSEWARES; BRAKE BROS T/A BRAKES CATERING EQUIPMENT; BUNZL UK LTD T/A LOCKHART CATERING EQUIPMENT; ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE INSTRUMENTS; NISBETS; NORSEMAN DIRECT; REWARD MANUFACTURING; W.V. HOWE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 24 - Chemical products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products
- 24615000 - Fuses, caps, igniters and electric detonators
- 38311000 - Electronic scales and accessories
- 38412000 - Thermometers
- 39171000 - Display cases
- 39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies
- 39241000 - Knives and scissors
- 39299000 - Glassware
- 39310000 - Catering equipment
- 39711000 - Electrical domestic appliances for use with foodstuffs
- 42923200 - Scales

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2018 at 10:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82b0b6f7-cb45-4ba3-946b-bddf31987168
- 29 Aug 2017 at 08:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82b0b6f7-cb45-4ba3-946b-bddf31987168
- 20 Jul 2017 at 08:45 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4adc3b4-0955-4ca5-8191-d3a633a6b40e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/82b0b6f7-cb45-4ba3-946b-bddf31987168
  29th August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a4adc3b4-0955-4ca5-8191-d3a633a6b40e
  20th July 2017 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.eastmidstenders.org/index.html
  East Mids Tenders

## Notice URLs

- http://www.espo.org/
- http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal
- https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf

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