--- title: "The University of Bath Equipment Maintenance (Catering & Refrigeration)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eb8c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04eb8c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04eb8c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04eb8c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BATH" published: "2025-03-11" --- # The University of Bath Equipment Maintenance (Catering & Refrigeration) Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BATH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eb8c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04eb8c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04eb8c.json) ## Summary The University of Bath is initiating a tender process for the provision of equipment maintenance services for catering and refrigeration systems. This procurement process seeks proposals from qualified suppliers to deliver reactive maintenance, servicing, and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) across all hospitality and retail outlets within its campus in Bath, United Kingdom. The tender is split into two distinct lots: one for Catering Equipment and the other for Refrigeration. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by 12:00 PM on 23rd April 2025. Enquiries regarding this tender can be made until 10th April 2025, with the award expected to be announced by 19th May 2025. The contract for Lot 1, Catering Equipment, is scheduled to commence on 9th June 2025 and end on 8th June 2029, while Lot 2, Refrigeration, runs from 16th June 2025 to 15th June 2029. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in equipment maintenance, particularly those with expertise in commercial catering and refrigeration systems. Companies capable of providing high standards of service delivery, reliability, and comprehensive maintenance support would be well-suited to compete. The procurement process follows an open procedure, encouraging competitive bids that demonstrate both cost-efficiency and quality. Suppliers can bid on one or both lots, allowing flexibility to cater to their strengths and capacities. Partnering with the University of Bath on this project can provide steady, long-term business growth, contributing to maintaining operational excellence and cost savings within the University’s catering and retail facilities. ## Notice The University seeks proposals from qualified suppliers for the provision of reactive maintenance, servicing, and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) for all catering and refrigeration equipment, in all hospitality and retail outlets. The contract will be split into two lots: 1.Catering Equipment 2.Refrigeration Suppliers are expected to ensure high standards of service delivery, maintaining operational excellence across our facilities. The aim is to partner with suppliers that can deliver consistent and reliable maintenance support, contributing to the seamless operation of the University's catering and retail services. This tender is divided into distinct lots: Lot 1 for Catering Equipment and Lot 2 for Refrigeration. Suppliers can bid for either one or both lots, based on their expertise and capacity. This will also include a site visit at the University of Bath which will give bidders a chance to look at the required areas for lot 1 & lot 2. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bath:-Installation-work-of-refrigeration-equipment./63T94EHC34 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/63T94EHC34 ### Lot Information Catering Equipment The University operates multiple hospitality outlets across campus including 4 West Cafe, Parade, Pitstop, The Fountain, Limetree, Polden (operational during the summer), Claverton Kitchen, The Sports Cafe, The Edge, and Pavilion. These outlets feature a diverse array of catering equipment, including commercial ovens, deep fryers, grills etc. Additionally, the retail outlet, Fresh Grocery Store, features commercial ovens in its bakery section. We require a supplier who is readily available for reactive maintenance callouts for this extensive and varied range of equipment. Additionally, a robust Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) service is crucial. We are looking for a supplier who can adapt to our aging estate and focus on PPM with detailed service reports. This approach is to ensure everyday repairs are managed efficiently, and a long-term economic assessment of our current estate is facilitated to ultimately achieve cost savings. Refrigeration The refrigeration needs span across the aforementioned hospitality outlets and include walk-in refrigerators, display fridges, freezers etc. Our two campus retail stores also feature an assortment of refrigeration units. The supplier should provide a reactive maintenance service along with a comprehensive PPM service for the entire estate detailed within this tender. This PPM schedule should encompass both the hospitality outlets and the retail stores, aiming to maintain optimal operational conditions throughout the year. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008740-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £516,000 | | Lots value | £619,200 | | 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 | THE UNIVERSITY OF BATH | | Locality | BATH | | Post town | Bath | | Postcode | BA2 7AY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset | | Electoral ward | Bathwick | | Westminster constituency | Bath | | Delivery location | TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 45331231 - Installation work of refrigeration equipment - 50883000 - Repair and maintenance services of catering equipment ## Release History - 11 Mar 2025 at 14:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008740-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008740-2025 11th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/mainMenu.html - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/63T94EHC34 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bath:-Installation-work-of-refrigeration-equipment./63T94EHC34 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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