---
title: "Buffet Catering Units"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067ab8"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-067ab8.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-01"
---

# Buffet Catering Units

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067ab8

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council, acting as the buying organisation, has completed the procurement process for Buffet Catering Units tailored for events, capable of serving up to 700 guests. The procurement falls under the category of catering equipment and utilises a direct procurement method, specifically below threshold without competition. NISBETS LIMITED, located in Bristol, has been awarded the contract as the supplier. The contract is valued at £42,777.30 net (gross value of £51,332.76) and spans from 27th March 2026 to 23rd April 2026, with the official signing recorded on 26th March 2026. This process is classified under the 'goods' category with the delivery within the UK region, specifically North Yorkshire.

This tender presents business growth opportunities particularly for large-scale manufacturing and suppliers of catering equipment that can offer bespoke, durable solutions suitable for dynamic event needs. The scope for supplying specialised buffet units that are constantly relocated creates demand particularly from firms experienced in producing customisable, robust catering solutions. Businesses that specialise in production and design innovation, capable of meeting the specific bespoke requirements outlined, are well-placed to compete in similar contracts, enhancing their market presence in public sector procurement.

## Notice

This is for the purchase of bespoke, professional buffet units to service up to 700 guests at a time, which covers the vast majority of our buffet-requiring event needs. These units are being customised with reinforced chassis to cope with the challenges of the site in that they are constantly being relocated, depending upon the event needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030354-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Mar 2026 - 23 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £42,777 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39310000 - Catering equipment

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 12:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030354-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030354-2026
  1st April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nisbets.co.uk/
- https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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