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# 98_26 Heavy and Light Catering Equipment - Supply, Maintenance and Kitchen Design

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/98-26-heavy-and-light-catering-equipment-supply-maintenance-and-kitchen-design-ocds-h6vhtk-050f87). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO: "98_26 Heavy and Light Catering Equipment - Supply, Maintenance and Kitchen Design". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £54,000,000. 4 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 25 Nov 2025, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.eastmidstenders.org.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/leicestershire-county-council-trading-as-espo-GB-PPON-PYDD-1122-TCVN)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £54,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 25 November 2025 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 4
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Catering equipment, Catering supplies, Cooling and ventilation equipment, Installation of fitted kitchens, Kitchen equipment (+3 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 24 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/98-26-heavy-and-light-catering-equipment-supply-maintenance-and-kitchen-design-ocds-h6vhtk-050f87#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-050f87`

- **Who May Use the Framework:** As a Centralised procurement authority as defined in the Procurement Act 2023, the Framework is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire & Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details on general classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/98-26-heavy-and-light-catering-equipment-supply-maintenance-and-kitchen-design-ocds-h6vhtk-050f87#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [eastmidstenders.org](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eastmidstenders.org%2F.)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/98-26-heavy-and-light-catering-equipment-supply-maintenance-and-kitchen-design-ocds-h6vhtk-050f87#participate

## Description
ESPO national framework for the supply of various heavy and light commercial catering equipment, maintenance and servicing of catering equipment and turnkey kitchen design. Suppliers may bid on a regional and/or sub-regional basis.
The Framework is divided into 4 lots (with lot 1 also being further sub-divided into 9 sub-lots).
For any additional details please also refer to https://www.espo.org/heavy-and-light-catering-equipment-supply-maintenance-and-kitchen-design-98-26.html
Note: Overall framework award was concluded on 31/03/2026, with this notice being published to follow on from this.

## Lots (4)
### Lot 1: Catering Equipment
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 39221000, 39310000, 42500000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £54,000,000
- **Description:** Includes the supply and delivery of commercial catering equipment, split into the following 9 Sub-lots;
•	Sub-lot 1a - Prime Cooking
•	Sub-lot 1b - Ware-washing
•	Sub-lot 1c - Refrigeration
•	Sub-lot 1d - Heated, Ambient and Refrigerated Display
•	Su...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 2: Light Catering Equipment and Catering Consumables
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 39222000, 39311000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £54,000,000
- **Description:** Includes the supply and delivery of such Light Catering Equipment and Goods such as cutlery, crockery, glassware, cookware, gastronomes, kitchen utensils, table service, food storage products, oven cloths, tea towels, chopping boards, thermometers, s...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 3: Maintenance Services for Catering Equipment
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 50883000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £54,000,000
- **Description:** Includes the maintenance, servicing and refurbishment of a range of commercial catering equipment. Suppliers shall be able to provide to Customers a range of Services including preventative maintenance packages, labour inclusive packages, fully compr...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

### Lot 4: Turnkey Kitchen Solutions
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 39221000, 39310000, 42500000, 45212500, 45421151, 50883000
- **Delivery regions:** UK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £54,000,000
- **Description:** Includes the provision of a full Turnkey Kitchen Solution which shall include the design of kitchen layouts along with the supply and installation of the kitchen facility including the installation of a range of commercial catering equipment with an ...
- **Contract Period:** 31/03/2026 to 31/03/2028
- **Renewal published:** yes
- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (4)
- **Award:** Lot 1. Catering Equipment (active)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **ABM CATERING FOR LEISURE LIMITED, AFE GROUP LIMITED (t/a Williams Refrigeration, Falcon Foodservice Equipment (+33 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-95031`, `GB-FTS-107437`, `GB-FTS-10825`, `GB-FTS-147668`, `GB-FTS-50619`, `GB-FTS-185976`, `GB-COH:02617748`, `GB-FTS-75907`, `GB-COH:NI652126`, `GB-FTS-150017`, `GB-FTS-169324`, `GB-FTS-147684`, `GB-FTS-27593`, `GB-FTS-95089`, `GB-FTS-27594`, `GB-COH:01702374`, `GB-COH:02324953`, `GB-FTS-27597`, `GB-FTS-158797`, `GB-COH:05576567`, `GB-COH:NI058627`, `GB-FTS-107436`, `GB-FTS-185039`, `GB-FTS-50631`, `GB-FTS-68760`, `GB-COH:01361433`, `GB-FTS-147682`, `GB-FTS-82868`, `GB-COH:02858677`, `GB-FTS-139939`, `GB-FTS-118065`, `GB-FTS-50639`, `GB-FTS-82865`, `GB-FTS-88550`
  - Value: £45,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 05/03/2026

- **Award:** Lot 2. Light Catering Equipment and Catering Consumables (active)
  - Award id: `2`
  - Supplier(s): **ABM CATERING FOR LEISURE LIMITED, ALLIANCE DISPOSABLES LIMITED, BUNZL UK LIMITED (+12 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-95031`, `GB-FTS-10825`, `GB-FTS-185976`, `GB-FTS-169324`, `GB-COH:01702374`, `GB-COH:05576567`, `GB-FTS-107436`, `GB-FTS-139934`, `GB-FTS-68760`, `GB-FTS-158542`, `GB-FTS-147682`, `GB-COH:02858677`, `GB-FTS-139939`, `GB-FTS-118065`, `GB-FTS-82865`
  - Value: £45,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 05/03/2026

- **Award:** Lot 3. Maintenance Services for Catering Equipment (active)
  - Award id: `3`
  - Supplier(s): **A F & E F LIMITED, ABM CATERING FOR LEISURE LIMITED, AFE GROUP LIMITED (t/a Williams Refrigeration (+14 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-COH:03805751`, `GB-FTS-95031`, `GB-COH:10753713`, `GB-FTS-95089`, `GB-FTS-27594`, `GB-FTS-50644`, `GB-FTS-27597`, `GB-FTS-158797`, `GB-FTS-107436`, `GB-FTS-147682`, `GB-FTS-82868`, `GB-FTS-139939`, `GB-FTS-118065`, `GB-FTS-82865`, `GB-FTS-88550`
  - Value: £45,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 05/03/2026

- **Award:** Lot 4. Turnkey Kitchen Solutions (active)
  - Award id: `4`
  - Supplier(s): **ABM CATERING FOR LEISURE LIMITED, AIREDALE CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITED, COMMERCIAL APPLIANCE LIMITED (t/a CE-Tech) (+14 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-95031`, `GB-FTS-107437`, `GB-COH:NI652126`, `GB-FTS-169324`, `GB-FTS-95089`, `GB-COH:01702374`, `GB-COH:02324953`, `GB-FTS-27597`, `GB-COH:05576567`, `GB-FTS-107436`, `GB-FTS-50631`, `GB-FTS-147682`, `GB-FTS-82868`, `GB-COH:02858677`, `GB-FTS-118065`, `GB-FTS-82865`, `GB-FTS-88550`
  - Value: £45,000,000 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 05/03/2026

## Contracts (4)
- **Contract:** Lot 1. Catering Equipment (active)
  - Signed Value: £45,000,000
  - Signed Date: 30/03/2026

- **Contract:** Lot 2. Light Catering Equipment and Catering Consumables (active)
  - Signed Value: £45,000,000
  - Signed Date: 30/03/2026

- **Contract:** Lot 3. Maintenance Services for Catering Equipment (active)
  - Signed Value: £45,000,000
  - Signed Date: 30/03/2026

- **Contract:** Lot 4. Turnkey Kitchen Solutions (active)
  - Signed Value: £45,000,000
  - Signed Date: 30/03/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F066723-2025)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-04-17T12:52:13.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T12:13:58.301Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-050f87