Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c2e-b7d0-7227-9bf9-5b6d569a1991/339-18-catalogue-supply-of-light-catering-equipment awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # 339\_18 Catalogue Supply of Light Catering Equipment [ESPO](https://tendernation.io/buyers/espo) Estimated value £2,600,000 Published 29 Aug 2017 Deadline Closed 22 Sept 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This framework is 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. - Lot 1 Tableware - Lot for the supply of tableware, crockery, cutlery & glassware to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. - Lot 2 Polycarbonate - Lot for the supply of polycarbonate tableware to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. - Lot 3 Food Preparation - Lot for the supply of food preparation including utensils, rinsing equipment, food storage and glassware to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. - Lot 4 Cookware - Lot for the supply of pots, pans, and bakeware to the ESPO Distribution Centre Leicester. - Lot 5 Utensils - Lot for the supply of baking equipment, cookery packs, knives and scissors, chopping boards, utensils and igniters to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. - Lot 6 Measuring Equipment - Lot for the supply of kitchen scales and thermometers to the ESPO Distribution Centre, Leicester. - Lot 7 Tea and Coffee Making - Lot for the supply of tea and coffee making products to the ESPO Distribution Centre Leicester. - Lot 8 Catalogue Directs - Lot for the supply of food display products, thermometers, heat sealers, salad bar products, trolleys, transportation, dispensers & tea and coffee making equipment. The framework agreement has the option to extend for up to a further 23 months. The total estimated value stated includes the option period. As a Central Purchasing Body as defined by the EU Procurement Directive 2014/24/EU, the Framework Agreement is open for use by Public Bodies (defined [espo.org](https://www.espo.org/ESPO/media/Documents/FAQs/ESPO-s_powers_to_trade__website_-2016-12-22.pdf)) 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; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details of the classification of end user establishments and geographical areas is available on: [espo.org](http://www.espo.org/About-us-%281%29/FAQs/Legal) To tender: (a) Go to [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org) , (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '339\_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the deadline for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 22/09/2017 Additional information: To tender: (a) Go to [eastmidstenders.org](https://www.eastmidstenders.org) , (b) Register (c) Search for tender opportunity '339\_18' d) Express an interest (e) Download the tender from the website. Please note: the deadline for submission of tenders is 12:00 noon, 22/09/2017 Read full description ## CPV classification Coffee, tea and related products Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/d38dcb10-5988-4111-b967-8ad07fd70df4) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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