--- title: "Purchasing of Catering equipment, Maintenance & Servicing" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c215" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c215" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c215.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c215.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST" published: "2026-07-02" --- # Purchasing of Catering equipment, Maintenance & Servicing Buyer: VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c215 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c215) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c215.json) ## Summary Velindre University NHS Trust, located in Cardiff, United Kingdom, has initiated a procurement process for the new Velindre Cancer Centre scheduled to become operational in 2027. The tender, titled "Purchasing of Catering equipment, Maintenance & Servicing," is designated under the industry category of kitchen equipment, household and domestic items, and catering supplies. Currently in the tender stage, this procurement is managed through an open procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, with the submission deadline set for 31st July 2026. It comprises two lots: Lot 1 for the supply, delivery, installation, and commissioning of commercial catering equipment, and Lot 2 for servicing and maintenance of the installed catering equipment. Key dates include the scheduled award period ending by 1st September 2026, with the contracts commencing from 14th September 2026. This procurement presents diverse opportunities for businesses specialising in commercial catering equipment. Suppliers with expertise in logistics, installation, and equipment maintenance will find both short-term and long-term business growth prospects, especially given the need for ongoing maintenance services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are expressly encouraged to participate, with the authority open to awarding contracts for individual lots or both. The emphasis on quality, price, and social value in awarding the contracts ensures that businesses can leverage their core competencies to deliver superior service and innovative solutions to meet the NHS standards and healthcare requirements. ## Notice Description of the Procurement Velindre University NHS Trust, through NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership Procurement Services, is seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced suppliers to support the equipping of the new Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC), due to become operational in 2027. The procurement is divided into two Lots: Lot 1 - Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of Catering Equipment The successful contractor will be responsible for the supply, delivery, positioning, installation, commissioning, testing and handover of commercial catering equipment for the new Velindre Cancer Centre. The requirement covers production kitchens, satellite kitchens, staff facilities and public catering areas. The contract includes coordination with the Principal Contractor and Project Co throughout the construction programme, phased delivery and installation, provision of all associated documentation (including operating and maintenance manuals, warranties and asset registers), user training, and warranty support. All equipment must comply with relevant UK legislation, NHS standards and healthcare requirements. This is a one-off procurement contract aligned to the construction and commissioning programme for the new hospital. Lot 2 - Catering Equipment Servicing and Maintenance The successful contractor will provide comprehensive planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance services for the installed catering equipment following commissioning of the new Velindre Cancer Centre. The contract includes scheduled servicing in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations, emergency breakdown response, replacement parts, asset management, lifecycle reporting, annual condition surveys, KPI monitoring and quarterly contract management meetings. Suppliers will be required to provide 24/7/365 call-out support with defined response times for critical equipment failures and maintain all equipment in a safe, compliant and operational condition throughout the contract term. The Authority intends to award separate contracts for each Lot. Suppliers may bid for one Lot or both Lots. The procurement will be conducted as an Open Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Tenders will be evaluated on the basis of the Most Advantageous Tender (MAT), taking account of quality, price and social value in accordance with the published tender documentation. There will be two LOTS; 1. Catering equipment - Supply, delivery and installation of catering equipment 2. Maintenance & servicing - Ongoing maintenance and servicing. ### Lot Information Purchasing of Catering equipment The requirement is to purchase catering equipment for the Nvcc hospital, some items will be required to be delivered November 2026 and the rest February - March 2027. Please note these dates are indicative and subject to change with any delays in the construction of the hospital. Maintenance & Servicing This Lot is for the provision of comprehensive servicing and maintenance of commercial catering equipment installed at the new Velindre Cancer Centre. The successful contractor will be responsible for delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, emergency breakdown support, repairs, replacement parts, asset management and lifecycle reporting to ensure all catering equipment remains safe, compliant and fully operational throughout the contract term. The service will include 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year breakdown support, defined response times based on service criticality, annual condition surveys, maintenance reporting, asset register updates, quarterly KPI reporting and attendance at contract management meetings. The contractor will also be required to provide recommendations for equipment lifecycle replacement and continuous service improvement. All services must be delivered in accordance with relevant UK legislation, NHS standards, manufacturer recommendations and applicable health and safety requirements. The initial contract term will be three years, with the option to extend for a further two years on a one-year-plus-one-year basis. Renewal: 3 years + 1 + 1 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062121-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2 | | Lots value | £2 | | 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 | VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF14 3UZ | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Gabalfa | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies ## Release History - 2 Jul 2026 at 09:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062121-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062121-2026 2nd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ - 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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