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# Supply and Distribution of Catering Light and Heavy Equipment

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/supply-and-distribution-of-catering-light-and-heavy-equipment-ocds-h6vhtk-038485). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED: "Supply and Distribution of Catering Light and Heavy Equipment". Published status: complete. Framework Ceiling: £30,700,000. 14 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 19 Dec 2022, 15:00 GMT. Published submission portal: in-tendhost.co.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/the-university-caterers-organisation-limited-GB-PPON-PGVP-3345-RDVR)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £30,700,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 19 December 2022 at 15:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 14
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Catering equipment, Cooking ovens, Crockery, Cups and glasses, Cutlery (+19 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UK
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **Official Documents:** 2 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/supply-and-distribution-of-catering-light-and-heavy-equipment-ocds-h6vhtk-038485#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-038485`

## 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/supply-and-distribution-of-catering-light-and-heavy-equipment-ocds-h6vhtk-038485#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [in-tendhost.co.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fin-tendhost.co.uk%2Ftuco%2Faspx%2FHome)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/supply-and-distribution-of-catering-light-and-heavy-equipment-ocds-h6vhtk-038485#participate

## Description
A framework contract for the supply and distribution of light and heavy catering equipmentincluding catering uniforms to the members and clients of Tuco Ltd (Universities, collegesand wider public sector)

## Lots (14)
### Lot 1: Light Catering Equipment One Stop Shop (All Light Items)
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 39221100, 39221110, 39221120, 39221123, 39221200, 39240000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This Lot will focus on the supply and distribution of all light catering equipment such as Crockery, Cutlery, Glassware, Paddle / serving boards, Cruets, Linen, Display boards, trays, food display, stands, / risers, dishes, baskets, dispensers, warme...
- **Contract Period:** 13/03/2023 to 12/03/2025
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Catering Uniforms including PPE
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 18100000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This Lot will focus on the supply and distribution of catering uniforms and PPE for use by kitchen and front of
house staff such as Jackets, tunics, trousers, caps, aprons, uniforms, waistcoats, footwear to Tuco's HE/FE, and wider public sector membe...
- **Contract Period:** 13/03/2023 to 12/03/2025
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Cookware
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 39711360, 39711361, 42214100, 42214110
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This Lot will focus on the supply and distribution of cookware such as ranges, combi /convection / induction
ovens, griddles, bratt pans, fryers, pressure cookers / steamers to Tuco's HE/FE, and wider public sector members. Additional information: To...
- **Contract Period:** 13/03/2023 to 12/03/2025
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Refrigeration, Specialist Cold Rooms and Walk-in Freezers
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 39711100, 39711110, 39711120, 39711123, 39711124, 39711130
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This Lot will focus on the supply and distribution of fridges, freezers, blast chillers, shock freezers, prep-counters, multi deck display chillers, heavy duty walk-in cold rooms and freezers to TUCO's HE/FE and wider public sector based Members. Add...
- **Contract Period:** 13/03/2023 to 12/03/2025
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: Ware Washing
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 39713100
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This Lot will focus on the supply and distribution of commercial under / conveyor / pass through / utensil dishwashers to TUCO's HE/FE and wider public sector based Members. Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: ht...
- **Contract Period:** 13/03/2023 to 12/03/2025
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 6: Heavy Catering Appliances
- **Lot id:** `6`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 39220000, 39221000, 39314000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This Lot will focus on the supply and distribution of heavy and industrial kitchen appliances such as Blenders,
mixers, slicers, portable handwashers, oil filtration units, coffee machines, washing machines, dryers, preparation equipment etc. to TUCO...
- **Contract Period:** 13/03/2023 to 12/03/2025
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 7: Heavy Catering Equipment One Stop Shop (all items)
- **Lot id:** `7`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 39221000, 39314000, 39711100, 39713100
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This Lot will focus on the supply and distribution of all heavy equipment items as outlined in the other Lots for heavy equipment including: Cookware, Refrigeration, Specialist Cold Rooms, Walk-in freezers, Ware washing machinery and other Heavy Cate...
- **Contract Period:** 13/03/2023 to 12/03/2025
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot Lot 1: Light Catering Equipment One Stop Shop
- **Lot id:** `Lot 1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 39221100, 39221110, 39221120, 39221123, 39221200, 39240000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This Lot will focus on the supply and distribution of all light catering equipment such as Crockery, Cutlery, Glassware, Paddle / serving boards, Cruets, Linen, Display boards, trays, food display, stands, / risers, dishes, baskets, dispensers, warme...

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot Lot 2: Catering Uniforms
- **Lot id:** `Lot 2`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 18100000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This Lot will focus on the supply and distribution of catering uniforms and PPE for use by kitchen and front of house staff such as Jackets, tunics, trousers, caps, aprons, uniforms, waistcoats, footwear to Tuco's HE/FE, and wider public sector membe...

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot Lot 3: Cookware
- **Lot id:** `Lot 3`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 39711360, 39711361, 42214100, 42214110
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This Lot will focus on the supply and distribution of cookware such as ranges, combi/convection / induction ovens, griddles, bratt pans, fryers, pressure cookers / steamers to Tuco's HE/FE, and widerpublic sector members.

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot Lot 4: Refrigeration
- **Lot id:** `Lot 4`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 39711100, 39711110, 39711120, 39711123, 39711124, 39711130
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This Lot will focus on the supply and distribution of fridges, freezers, blast chillers, shock freezers, prep-counters, multi deck display chillers, heavy duty walk-in cold rooms and freezers to TUCO's HE/FE and wider public sector based Members.

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot Lot 5: Ware Washing
- **Lot id:** `Lot 5`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 39713100
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This Lot will focus on the supply and distribution of commercial under / conveyor / pass through / utensil dishwashers to TUCO's HE/FE and wider public sector based Members.

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot Lot 6: Heavy Catering Appliances
- **Lot id:** `Lot 6`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 39220000, 39221000, 39314000
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This Lot will focus on the supply and distribution of heavy and industrial kitchen appliancessuch as Blenders, mixers, slicers, portable handwashers, oil filtration units, coffee machines, washingmachines, dryers, preparation equipment etc. to TUCO's...

- **Options published:** yes

### Lot Lot 7: Heavy Catering Equipment One Stop Shop
- **Lot id:** `Lot 7`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 39221000, 39314000, 39711100, 39713100
- **Delivery regions:** UK

- **Description:** This Lot will focus on the supply and distribution of all heavy equipment items as outlined inthe other Lots for heavy equipment including: Cookware, Refrigeration, Specialist ColdRooms, Walk-in freezers, Ware washing machinery and other Heavy Cateri...

- **Options published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (7)
- **Award:** Light Catering Equipment One Stop Shop (active)
  - Award id: `030104-2023-CAT11064-TU-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Alliance Disposables Ltd, All Purpose Cleaning and Catering Supplies Ltd, Bunzl UK t/a Lockhart Catering Equipment (+9 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-139914`, `GB-FTS-10825`, `GB-FTS-185976`, `GB-FTS-95039`, `GB-FTS-169324`, `GB-FTS-139928`, `GB-FTS-95029`, `GB-FTS-95044`, `GB-FTS-182785`, `GB-FTS-95036`, `GB-FTS-139939`, `GB-FTS-118065`
  - Value: £30,700,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Catering Uniforms (active)
  - Award id: `030104-2023-CAT11064-TU-2`
  - Supplier(s): **All Purpose Cleaning and Catering Supplies Ltd, Bunzl UK t/a Lockhart Catering Equipment, Crosbys Catering Supplies LTD (+5 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-139914`, `GB-FTS-185976`, `GB-FTS-95039`, `GB-FTS-139928`, `GB-FTS-95029`, `GB-FTS-182785`, `GB-FTS-95036`, `GB-FTS-139939`
  - Value: £30,700,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Cookware (active)
  - Award id: `030104-2023-CAT11064-TU-3`
  - Supplier(s): **ABM Catering for Leisure, All Purpose Cleaning and Catering Supplies Ltd, Alliance Disposables Ltd (+16 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-95031`, `GB-FTS-139914`, `GB-FTS-10825`, `GB-FTS-185976`, `GB-FTS-53794`, `GB-FTS-95039`, `GB-FTS-169324`, `GB-FTS-27594`, `GB-FTS-95055`, `GB-FTS-147679`, `GB-FTS-95044`, `GB-FTS-182785`, `GB-FTS-27599`, `GB-FTS-95059`, `GB-FTS-95036`, `GB-FTS-82868`, `GB-FTS-82870`, `GB-FTS-139939`, `GB-FTS-118065`
  - Value: £30,700,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Refrigeration (active)
  - Award id: `030104-2023-CAT11064-TU-4`
  - Supplier(s): **Bunzl UK t/a Lockhart Catering Equipment, Crosbys Catering Supplies LTD, Denby Catering Equipment Limited (+12 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-185976`, `GB-FTS-95039`, `GB-FTS-169324`, `GB-FTS-27594`, `GB-FTS-95055`, `GB-FTS-95029`, `GB-FTS-95044`, `GB-FTS-182785`, `GB-FTS-27599`, `GB-FTS-95059`, `GB-FTS-95036`, `GB-FTS-82868`, `GB-FTS-82870`, `GB-FTS-139939`, `GB-FTS-118065`
  - Value: £30,700,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Ware Washing (active)
  - Award id: `030104-2023-CAT11064-TU-5`
  - Supplier(s): **Bunzl UK t/a Lockhart Catering Equipment, CLR Service and Sales Ltd, Crosbys Catering Supplies Ltd (+12 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-185976`, `GB-FTS-53794`, `GB-FTS-95039`, `GB-FTS-169324`, `GB-FTS-95055`, `GB-FTS-95029`, `GB-FTS-95044`, `GB-FTS-95075`, `GB-FTS-182785`, `GB-FTS-27599`, `GB-FTS-95059`, `GB-FTS-95036`, `GB-FTS-82868`, `GB-FTS-82870`, `GB-FTS-118065`
  - Value: £30,700,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Heavy Catering Appliances (active)
  - Award id: `030104-2023-CAT11064-TU-6`
  - Supplier(s): **Bunzl UK t/a Lockhart Catering Equipment, Crosbys Catering Supplies LTD, Denby Catering Equipment Limited (+11 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-185976`, `GB-FTS-95039`, `GB-FTS-169324`, `GB-FTS-139928`, `GB-FTS-95055`, `GB-FTS-95029`, `GB-FTS-95044`, `GB-FTS-182785`, `GB-FTS-27599`, `GB-FTS-95059`, `GB-FTS-95036`, `GB-FTS-82868`, `GB-FTS-139939`, `GB-FTS-118065`
  - Value: £30,700,000 † (exc. VAT)

- **Award:** Heavy Catering Equipment One Stop Shop (active)
  - Award id: `030104-2023-CAT11064-TU-7`
  - Supplier(s): **Alliance Disposables Ltd, Bunzl UK t/a Lockhart Catering Equipment, CLR Service and Sales Ltd (+13 more suppliers)**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-10825`, `GB-FTS-185976`, `GB-FTS-53794`, `GB-FTS-95039`, `GB-FTS-169324`, `GB-FTS-95089`, `GB-FTS-95055`, `GB-FTS-95029`, `GB-FTS-95044`, `GB-FTS-182785`, `GB-FTS-27599`, `GB-FTS-95059`, `GB-FTS-95036`, `GB-FTS-82868`, `GB-FTS-139939`, `GB-FTS-118065`
  - Value: £30,700,000 † (exc. VAT)

> † value taken from the contract record; the award notice published none.

## Contracts (7)
- **Contract:** Light Catering Equipment One Stop Shop (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,700,000
  - Signed Date: 09/07/2023

- **Contract:** Catering Uniforms (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,700,000
  - Signed Date: 09/07/2023

- **Contract:** Cookware (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,700,000
  - Signed Date: 09/07/2023

- **Contract:** Refrigeration (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,700,000
  - Signed Date: 09/07/2023

- **Contract:** Ware Washing (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,700,000
  - Signed Date: 09/07/2023

- **Contract:** Heavy Catering Appliances (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,700,000
  - Signed Date: 09/07/2023

- **Contract:** Heavy Catering Equipment One Stop Shop (active)
  - Signed Value: £30,700,000
  - Signed Date: 09/07/2023

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F030104-2023)
- **Last Source Update:** 2023-10-12T12:02:27.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-29T11:31:39.418Z
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