339_26 Light Catering Equipment
Estimated value
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Awarded value
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Suppliers
34
Lots
8
Published
14 May 2026
Description
ESPO catalogue framework for the supply of light catering equipment to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester, and for direct delivery to individual customer establishments. It covers cookware, tableware and trolleys including items such as crockery, glassware, polycarbonate, food storage, cutlery, bakeware, table service, kitchen utensils. The Framework is divided into 8 lots. Note: Overall framework award was concluded on 29/04/2026, with this notice being published to follow on from this.
Scope
- Reference
- 339_26
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Mar 2026 to 31 Mar 2028Possible extension to 28 Feb 2030
Once the initial period of the contract has ended (i.e., 31 March 2028), there is an option to extend the framework by up to a further 23 months. This is dependent on ESPO, ESPO Customers, and market needs, as well as the performance of sales. The total estimated values captured in this notice include the option to extend the framework as noted above.
- CPV classifications
- 392210003922200039299000393110003924100039312000383110003841200042923200158600003971131039711320349111003917100039310000
- Contract locations
- UK, United KingdomGG, GuernseyIM, Isle of ManJE, Jersey
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | price | 70.00% |
| Non-Price | — | quality | 30.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Refer to the tender documents for conditions of participation.
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details· 8 awards
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
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Award date
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Contract start
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Contract end
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Lots · 8 total
Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.
| Lot | Title | Est. value | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tableware | — | complete |
| 2 | Polycarbonate | — | complete |
| 3 | Food Preparation | — | complete |
| 4 | Cookware | — | complete |
| 5 | Utensils and Packs | — | complete |
Award 1· 5 suppliers
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Award 2· 2 suppliers
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Award 3· 4 suppliers
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Award 4· 4 suppliers
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Award 5· 6 suppliers
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Award 6· 4 suppliers
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Award 7· 4 suppliers
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Award 8· 5 suppliers
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Total lots
8
Awarded
8
Estimated total
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Awarded total
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Tableware
Start
01 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2028
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CPV
Polycarbonate
Start
01 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2028
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CPV
Food Preparation
Start
01 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2028
Estimated
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CPV
Cookware
Start
01 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2028
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CPV
Utensils and Packs
Start
01 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2028
Estimated
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CPV
Measuring Equipment
Start
01 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2028
Estimated
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CPV
Tea and Coffee Making
Start
01 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2028
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CPV
Items for Direct Delivery to ESPO Customers
Start
01 Mar 2026
End
31 Mar 2028
Estimated
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CPV
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Full notice and award history for this contracting authority is on the buyer profile.
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