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title: "339_22 - Supply of Light Catering Equipment"
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# 339_22 - Supply of Light Catering Equipment

Buyer: ESPO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d039

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## Summary

The public procurement process is led by ESPO, aiming to procure light catering equipment under the title "339_22 - Supply of Light Catering Equipment". The procurement primarily focuses on the goods category within the kitchen equipment and catering supplies industry. Located in Leicester, the procurement process has reached the award stage, with the framework agreement indicating opportunities for suppliers to deliver various lots, including tableware and cookware. Key deadlines have been established, with the tender period closing on 3rd September 2021 and an award period that commenced the same day.

This tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses specialising in kitchenware and catering supplies, particularly those capable of fulfilling large orders for items such as cookware, tableware, and food preparation equipment. Businesses, both large suppliers and SMEs, can benefit from participating in this framework due to the variety of lots available, which allow for varied bidding strategies. The involvement of reputable suppliers in the active contracts suggests a competitive environment, encouraging new entrants and established players alike to participate and expand their market presence.

## 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 Information

Lot 1 - Tableware

Lot for the supply of tableware, crockery, cutlery & glassware to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 2 - Polycarbonate

Lot for the supply of polycarbonate tableware to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

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.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 4 - Cookware

Lot for the supply of pots, pans, and bakeware to the ESPO Distribution Centre Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 5 - Utensils and Packs

Lot for the supply of baking equipment, cookery packs, knives and scissors, chopping boards, utensils and igniters to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 6 - Measuring Equipment

Lot for the supply of kitchen scales and thermometers to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 7 - Tea and Coffee Making

Lot for the supply of tea and coffee making equipment to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

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 for delivery direct to individual customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

Lot 9 - Contingency Supply of Light Catering Equipment

Contingency Lot for the supply of light catering equipment either to the ESPO distribution centre, Leicester or direct to the individual customer establishments.

Options: The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total value stated in Section II.1.7 includes the option period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002399-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,540,000 |
| Lots value | £2,540,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,600,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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; BGL RIEBER; BUNZL UK TRADING AS LOCKHART CATERING EQUIPMENT; ELECTRONIC TEMPERATURE INSTRUMENTS; OPULENT COLLECTION; REWARD MANUFACTURING; UNIVERSAL UNITY; W.V. HOWE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related 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
- 38311000 - Electronic scales and accessories
- 38412000 - Thermometers
- 39171000 - Display cases
- 39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies
- 39221000 - Kitchen equipment
- 39221100 - Kitchenware
- 39221110 - Crockery
- 39221120 - Cups and glasses
- 39221121 - Cups
- 39221122 - Cuplets
- 39221123 - Drinking glasses
- 39221130 - Food containers
- 39221160 - Trays
- 39221170 - Drying racks
- 39221180 - Cooking utensils
- 39221190 - Plate racks
- 39221200 - Tableware
- 39221210 - Plates
- 39221220 - Dishes
- 39221230 - Saucers
- 39221240 - Bowls
- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 39241000 - Knives and scissors
- 39299000 - Glassware
- 39310000 - Catering equipment
- 39311000 - Light catering equipment
- 39312000 - Food-preparation equipment
- 39711310 - Electric coffee makers
- 39711320 - Electric tea makers
- 42923200 - Scales

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2022 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002399-2022
- 3 Aug 2021 at 14:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018635-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastmidstenders.org
- http://www.espo.org/

## Provenance

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