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title: "Contract for the Supply of Light Catering Equipment"
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# Contract for the Supply of Light Catering Equipment

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF KEELE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eed1d056-e1b1-438d-9977-e9d24634eae2

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## Summary

The University of Keele has completed a procurement process for the supply of light catering equipment and related products. This contract, titled "Contract for the Supply of Light Catering Equipment," falls within the "goods" industry category and is classified under the CPV code 39311000. It was a call-off from the TUCO framework agreement (CAT11064-TU) and operated under Lot 1 - Light Catering Equipment - One Stop Shop. The contract is set to run from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2028, with two optional 12-month extensions available. The tender process, selective in nature, was concluded with an award dated 26th June 2026. The location for the delivery is Keele, England, postcode ST5 5BG, with the contract having a minimum value of £60,000 and a total potential value of £120,000.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the light catering equipment sector to partner with a reputable institution such as the University of Keele. It is particularly beneficial for businesses that can provide a comprehensive selection of catering equipment through a tailored supply chain solution. The procurement method involved a selective call-off, suggesting that companies familiar with framework agreements, especially those catering to educational institutions, would be well-suited to engage. While large-scale suppliers like Nisbets Limited and Alliance Disposables Limited were awarded roles, there is potential for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to explore future opportunities within similar contracts, especially those capable of offering competitive pricing and high-quality products adaptable to the needs of university catering services.

## Notice

Contract for the supply of light catering equipment & related products for Keele University. This is a Call-Off under TUCO - Catering Light and Heavy Equipment - CAT11064-TU, Lot 1 - Light Catering Equipment - One Stop Shop. The contract is for an initial 24-month Period, with x2 12-month optional extension periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca06d317-9f0d-4389-9988-941c292fdb66 |
| 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 |
| 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; NISBETS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39311000 - Light catering equipment

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 08:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca06d317-9f0d-4389-9988-941c292fdb66

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca06d317-9f0d-4389-9988-941c292fdb66
  20th July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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