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title: "Supply & Installation of Industrial Catering Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e5c8"
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published: "2025-02-21"
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# Supply & Installation of Industrial Catering Equipment

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e5c8

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has initiated a tender process seeking a sole supplier for the supply and installation of industrial catering equipment. This procurement falls under the industry category of Catering Equipment (CPV code: 39310000) and is intended for various school kitchens and council-owned buildings across the Sunderland region. The process is currently in the tender stage with the procurement being conducted via an open procedure. Key dates include a supplier briefing session on 4th March 2025 at 11:00 am, and the tender submission deadline on 25th March 2025 at 12 noon. The estimated contract value is £400,000, and the framework duration is 1440 days.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers of industrial catering equipment, particularly those experienced in large-scale supply, installation, and equipment management in educational and public sector settings. The successful contractor will not only supply and install equipment but also occasionally handle the removal and disposal of redundant items. Firms specialising in comprehensive catering equipment solutions, with robust logistics, efficient installation processes, and high-quality standards, will be well-suited to compete. The open tender process and the substantial contract value underscore the potential for considerable business growth for the selected supplier.

## Notice

Sunderland City Council is seeking to establish a sole supplier framework for the Supply and Installation of Industrial Catering Equipment. In general, the scope of the framework includes the supply, delivery and installation of a wide range of industrial catering equipment, and on occasion there will be a requirement for the removal and disposal of existing/redundant equipment. Provision will be called off via the contracted supplier as and when required throughout the duration of this framework.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This framework is for the supply and installation of industrial catering equipment in various school kitchens and Council owned buildings all of which are based in sites across the entire Sunderland region. The list and number of sites may be increased or decreased at any time throughout the duration of the framework. The Contractor will be required to supply, install and commission all catering equipment as listed within the Pricing Schedule (or equivalents) and as per the manufacturer's instructions. All relevant documentation and manuals for each item of equipment must be provided. Additional information: This is an electronic tender via the Council's Open eTender System. All organisations interested in this tender should register an interest against this contract online at https://www.open-hub.org/. All tender documents are available via this portal. The Council will be using the Open Procurement Procedure, tenders must be returned by no later than 12 noon 25th March 2025 in accordance with the Contract Details and Instructions to Bidders. The Council will be holding a supplier briefing session on 4th March 2025 at 11.00am via Microsoft Teams, suppliers interested in attending this session should email tracey.lavelle@sunderland.gov.uk before this date. The contracting authority does not bind itself to accept any tender and is not liable for any costs incurred by those expressing an interest or tendering for this opportunity.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006506-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39310000 - Catering equipment

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 08:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006506-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.open-hub.org/
- https://www.sunderland,gov.uk

## Provenance

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