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title: "Service and Maintenance of Kitchen Ventilation Equipment at Educational Establishments and Council Premises"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059117"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SALFORD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-12-16"
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# Service and Maintenance of Kitchen Ventilation Equipment at Educational Establishments and Council Premises

Buyer: SALFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059117

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## Summary

Salford City Council, located in Manchester, United Kingdom, has awarded a contract for the service and maintenance of kitchen ventilation equipment at educational establishments and council premises. This procurement falls under the services category, involving kitchen equipment and repair and maintenance services, and addresses various facilities as part of sub-central government initiatives. The procurement process was completed using an open method and below-threshold competition, ensuring broader accessibility to the tender. The contract commenced on 5th December 2025 and is scheduled to end on 3rd December 2027, with renewal options available. It was awarded to BARLOWS (U.K.) LIMITED, a small and medium-sized enterprise based in Malpas, highlighting their role as the supplier of these services.

Businesses involved in repair, maintenance, and supply of kitchen ventilation equipment stand to benefit from similar procurement opportunities, as they enhance their portfolio and business reach in public sector projects. The open procurement method invites competition from various entities, particularly favouring SMEs which constitute a significant portion of the bidding pool in this contract. The opportunity involves providing responsive maintenance and annual service visits to multiple locations, offering a predictable revenue stream and growth potential. Companies specialising in 24-hour services and capable of managing diverse kitchen equipment across educational sites will be well-suited to deliver and expand through such projects.

## Notice

The contract calls for the provision of both a responsive maintenance service for the kitchen ventilation equipment across all Citywide facilities and an annual service at each premise of the same equipment in accordance with relative legislation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083106-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2025 - 3 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £124,000 |
| Lots value | £124,000 |
| Awards value | £81,200 |
| Contracts value | £81,200 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SALFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M27 5DA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Swinton & Wardley |
| Westminster constituency | Worsley and Eccles |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARLOWS (U.K. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39221000 - Kitchen equipment
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 08:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083106-2025
- 21 Nov 2025 at 09:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075889-2025
- 1 Sep 2025 at 10:03 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052722-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083106-2025
  16th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075889-2025
  21st November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052722-2025
  1st September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.barlowsuk.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Provenance

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