Scope
Reference
OPEN20251422
Description
Repair, planned Maintenance and Portable Appliance Testing of Electrical Catering Equipment. Four year closed framework. Repair of Electrical and Refrigeration Catering Equipment, Planned Maintenance and PAT testing of Electrical Catering Equipment
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £440,000 excluding VAT
- £528,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50883000 - Repair and maintenance services of catering equipment
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Ranked Framework The 2 contractors that have the highest combined score for quality and price will be awarded a place on the framework. The contractor with the highest final score will be awarded the position of first ranking, the contract with the next highest final score with be awarded the position of second ranking.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 October 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
31 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 November 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 1 October 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Refer to the ITT for details on how the price will be evaluated |
Price | 65% |
| Quality Evaluation | Refer to the ITT for details on how the quality will be evaluated |
Quality | 30% |
| Social Value | Refer to the ITT for details on how the social value will be evaluated |
Price | 5% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://www.open-uk.org
Tender documents are available via the OPEN system at the above address
Contracting authority
Sunderland City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLVZ-4154-GGRZ
City Hall, Plater Way,
Sunderland
SR1 3AA
United Kingdom
Region: UKC23 - Sunderland
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government