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title: "Request for Engagement (RFE) - Catering & Kitchen Equipment Quotations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e14a"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BEDFORD COLLEGE"
published: "2026-08-11"
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# Request for Engagement (RFE) - Catering & Kitchen Equipment Quotations

Buyer: BEDFORD COLLEGE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e14a

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## Summary

Bedford College is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at acquiring catering and kitchen equipment for the Bedford College Hub. The procurement is governed by the Procurement Act 2023 and complies with relevant statutory objectives. The preliminary market engagement notice was published on 11 August 2026, with indications that the process will adhere to a scheduled timeline. Suppliers interested in this procurement should note the key date of 18 August 2026, marking a scheduled engagement milestone. The procurement is categorised under 'goods', specifically involving catering equipment, and is valued at £9,600. The contracting will take place at Bedford College, located in Bedford, United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities for suppliers of catering and kitchen equipment, including both SMEs and VCSEs, to expand their business reach by providing pricing, lead times, warranty details, and product specifications. Organisations with comprehensive supply capabilities and favourable lead times could find this procurement especially beneficial. As the procurement calls for indicative quotations and focuses on goods, suppliers specialising in catering equipment will be well-positioned to compete. The process encourages engagement, thereby offering an avenue for businesses to establish or strengthen their relationship with a reputable educational institution like Bedford College.

## Notice

Bedford College is seeking indicative quotations from suppliers for catering and kitchen equipment for the Bedford College Hub. Suppliers are invited to provide pricing, lead times, warranty information and product specifications

### Planning Information

The Contracting Authority will conduct the procurement in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 and the associated regulations, ensuring compliance with the statutory objectives.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076210-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 2 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BEDFORD COLLEGE |
| Locality | BEDFORD |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK42 9AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH24 Bedford |
| Local authority | Bedford |
| Electoral ward | Cauldwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bedford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39310000 - Catering equipment

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2026 at 11:51 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076210-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076210-2026
  11th August 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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