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title: "Contract for the Supply, Installation & The Maintenance, Service & Repair of Heavy Catering Canteen Equipment Lots 1 & 2"
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# Contract for the Supply, Installation & The Maintenance, Service & Repair of Heavy Catering Canteen Equipment Lots 1 & 2

Buyer: CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04500d

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## Summary

The City & County of Swansea has issued a public procurement contract for the supply, installation, maintenance, service, and repair of heavy catering canteen equipment and commercial refrigerators and freezers across more than 100 schools and various social service sites within its region, UKL18. The procurement falls under the "Catering equipment" category, classified with CPV code 39310000. The contract is managed through an open procedure and was awarded on 4th July 2024, with active awards for both lots — heavy catering equipment and commercial refrigeration units. Key players include the City & County of Swansea as the buying organisation and RACS Limited as the supplier. The procurement process follows the guidelines outlined in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and the resulting agreements have a total value of GBP 806,400. The procurement is divided into two lots, and the contracts are set to last for a period of 36 months starting from the signing date, with potential renewal options.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering and refrigeration equipment to establish or expand their presence within local authority frameworks. The contract encourages participation from SMEs, exemplified by the successful bidding of RACS Limited. Potential business growth can be realised by suppliers capable of offering high-quality goods and services exceeding the tender criteria focused on methodology and pricing. Firms with experience in supplying to educational institutions or those located within close proximity to Swansea might find this contract particularly beneficial due to logistical advantages. With consistent supply and service demands in the education sector, engaging in this procurement can pave the way for lasting business relationships and reliable revenue streams. Participation in tenders such as this aids in visibility within public sector procurement, enhancing future opportunities for similar projects.

## Notice

Lot 1 - Introduction Swansea Council has over 100 schools. There are also various Social Services sites and Civic buildings that all host commercial Heavy canteen catering equipment. Each individual school has a commercial kitchen with at least three separate pieces of Heavy equipment. Lot 2 - Each school has a minimum of two pieces of commercial refrigeration equipment and the vast majority of sites house a commercial kitchen.

### Lot Information

Supply, Installation & The Maintenance, Service & Repair of Heavy Catering Canteen Equipment

Swansea Council has over 100 schools. There are also various Social Services sites and Civic buildings that all host commercial Heavy canteen catering equipment. Each individual school has a commercial kitchen with at least three separate pieces of Heavy equipment.

Renewal: 36 months

Supply, Delivery, & installation of Refrigerators & Freezers

Swansea Council has over 100 schools within its catchment area. Also, there are various social services which host commercial catering and refrigeration equipment. Each school has a minimum of two pieces of commercial refrigeration equipment and the vast majority of sites house a commercial kitchen.

Renewal: 36

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075545-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 36 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £806,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA |
| Locality | SWANSEA |
| Post town | Swansea |
| Postcode | SA1 3SN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL4 Mid and South West Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL43 Swansea |
| Local authority | Swansea |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Swansea West |
| Delivery location | TLL18 Swansea |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies
- 39310000 - Catering equipment
- 39311000 - Light catering equipment
- 39711100 - Refrigerators and freezers
- 39711110 - Refrigerator-freezers
- 39711120 - Freezers
- 39711121 - Chest-type freezers
- 39711122 - Household freezers
- 39711123 - Upright-type freezers
- 39711124 - Industrial freezers
- 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions
- 55524000 - School catering services

## Release History

- 20 Nov 2025 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075545-2025
- 5 Apr 2024 at 14:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011145-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
- http://www.swansea.gov.uk/dobusiness
- https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0254

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