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

Awarded to A F & E F LIMITED, ABM CATERING FOR LEISURE LIMITED, AFE GROUP LIMITED (t/a Williams Refrigeration, Falcon Foodservice Equipment, and Miller's Vanguard) +36 more

ESPO(buyer)

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Published 9 May 2025
Deadline
Closed 25 November 2025

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Overview

ESPO awarded a national framework worth £180 million on 5 March 2026 for the supply of heavy and light commercial catering equipment, maintenance and servicing, and turnkey kitchen design services. The framework is divided into 4 lots (with lot 1 subdivided into 9 sub-lots), allowing suppliers to bid on a regional and/or sub-regional basis. Thirty-seven suppliers were appointed to the framework, which is now in delivery.

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Lots (4)

  • Catering Equipment

    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 • Sub-lot 1e - Food Transport • Sub-lot 1f - Food Preparation Equipment • Sub-lot 1g - Beverage Equipment • Sub-lot 1h - General Fabrication, shelving and storage • Sub-lot 1i - Extraction and Ventilation The scope of Lot 1 shall also include, installation and related Goods (such as accessories and specific cleaning products), training, advice, the removal of packaging and old/obsolete equipment should any of those Services be requested by the Customer. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

    £45,000,000Won by ABM CATERING FOR LEISURE LIMITEDWon by AFE GROUP LIMITED (t/a Williams Refrigeration, Falcon Foodservice Equipment, and Miller's Vanguard)Won by AIREDALE CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWon by ALLIANCE DISPOSABLES LIMITEDWon by BGL RIEBER LIMITEDWon by BLUESTONE CATERING SOLUTIONS LIMITEDWon by BUNZL UK LIMITED (t/a Lockhart Catering Equipment)Won by CALOMAX LIMITEDWon by CBES LIMITEDWon by COMMERCIAL APPLIANCE LIMITED (t/a CE-Tech)Won by CORSAIR ENGINEERING LIMITEDWon by DENBY CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWon by E & R MOFFAT LIMITEDWon by ELECTROLUX PROFESSIONAL LIMITEDWon by FOX CATERING EQUIPMENT LTDWon by G.S. CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWon by HATHERLEY COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITEDWon by HK (KITCHEN AND BAR SOLUTIONS) LIMITEDWon by JLA LIMITEDWon by KCM (CATERING EQUIPMENT) LIMITEDWon by LOVAT'S GROUP LIMITEDWon by LOWE RENTAL LTDWon by MEIKO UK LIMITEDWon by MODO COMMERCIAL KITCHEN DESIGN LIMITEDWon by OPULENT COLLECTION LTDWon by R.H. HALL (MICROWAVE) LIMITEDWon by STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITEDWon by SWIFT MAINTENANCE SERVICES (1973) LIMITEDWon by THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITEDWon by UNIVERSAL UNITY LIMITEDWon by WELBILT UK LIMITEDWon by WHITCO CATERING AND BAKERY EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWon by WILLIAM FREER LIMITEDWon by W V HOWE LIMITED
  • Light Catering Equipment and Catering Consumables

    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, scales and small kitchen appliances such as kettles, toasters, blenders and juicers. The scope of Lot 2 shall also include Catering Consumables, such as cling film, foils & parchments, takeaway hot and cold cups & lids, cutlery & stirrers, tableware, food-to-go containers, food packaging and labelling, kitchen hygiene products, paper napkins and table covers and food bags and carrier bags The Supplier will be expected to offer Customers an innovative range of Goods that meet current and future Customer requirements, and which support the Customer with their commitment to reducing their impact on the environment, including but not limited to Goods that are biodegradable, recyclable and compostable and which improve recycling and support waste management initiatives. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

    £45,000,000Won by ABM CATERING FOR LEISURE LIMITEDWon by ALLIANCE DISPOSABLES LIMITEDWon by BUNZL UK LIMITED (t/a Lockhart Catering Equipment)Won by DENBY CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWon by G.S. CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWon by KCM (CATERING EQUIPMENT) LIMITEDWon by LOVAT'S GROUP LIMITEDWon by NOBISCO LIMITEDWon by OPULENT COLLECTION LTDWon by PATTERSONS (BRISTOL) LIMITEDWon by STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITEDWon by THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITEDWon by UNIVERSAL UNITY LIMITEDWon by WHITCO CATERING AND BAKERY EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWon by W V HOWE LIMITED
  • Maintenance Services for Catering Equipment

    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 comprehensive maintenance packages, deep cleaning and replacement parts and labour. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

    £45,000,000Won by ABM CATERING FOR LEISURE LIMITEDWon by AFE GROUP LIMITED (t/a Williams Refrigeration, Falcon Foodservice Equipment, and Miller's Vanguard)Won by A F & E F LIMITEDWon by ELITE CATERING EQUIPMENT LTDWon by FIRST IN SERVICE LIMITEDWon by FOX CATERING EQUIPMENT LTDWon by HATHERLEY COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITEDWon by JLA LIMITEDWon by LOVAT'S GROUP LIMITEDWon by STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITEDWon by SWIFT MAINTENANCE SERVICES (1973) LIMITEDWon by UNIVERSAL UNITY LIMITEDWon by WHITCO CATERING AND BAKERY EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWon by WILLIAM FREER LIMITEDWon by W V HOWE LIMITED
  • Turnkey Kitchen Solutions

    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 option to provide additional Services such as maintenance, advice and training as requested by the Customer. For further details, please refer to the tender documents.

    £45,000,000Won by ABM CATERING FOR LEISURE LIMITEDWon by AIREDALE CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWon by COMMERCIAL APPLIANCE LIMITED (t/a CE-Tech)Won by DENBY CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWon by FOX CATERING EQUIPMENT LTDWon by G.S. CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWon by HATHERLEY COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITEDWon by HK (KITCHEN AND BAR SOLUTIONS) LIMITEDWon by KCM (CATERING EQUIPMENT) LIMITEDWon by LOVAT'S GROUP LIMITEDWon by MODO COMMERCIAL KITCHEN DESIGN LIMITEDWon by STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITEDWon by SWIFT MAINTENANCE SERVICES (1973) LIMITEDWon by THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITEDWon by WHITCO CATERING AND BAKERY EQUIPMENT LIMITEDWon by WILLIAM FREER LIMITEDWon by W V HOWE LIMITED

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
9 May 2025
Questions by
14 November 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Kitchen equipmentCatering suppliesCatering equipmentLight catering equipmentCooling and ventilation equipmentKitchen or restaurant conversionInstallation of fitted kitchensRepair and maintenance services of catering equipment

Award outcome

Awarded value
£180,000,000
Award date
5 March 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 March 2028
Winners
  • A F & E F LIMITED
  • ABM CATERING FOR LEISURE LIMITED
  • AFE GROUP LIMITED (t/a Williams Refrigeration, Falcon Foodservice Equipment, and Miller's Vanguard)
  • AIREDALE CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITED
  • ALLIANCE DISPOSABLES LIMITED
  • BGL RIEBER LIMITED
  • BLUESTONE CATERING SOLUTIONS LIMITED
  • BUNZL UK LIMITED (t/a Lockhart Catering Equipment)
  • CALOMAX LIMITED
  • CBES LIMITED
  • COMMERCIAL APPLIANCE LIMITED (t/a CE-Tech)
  • CORSAIR ENGINEERING LIMITED
  • DENBY CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITED
  • E & R MOFFAT LIMITED
  • ELECTROLUX PROFESSIONAL LIMITED
  • ELITE CATERING EQUIPMENT LTD
  • FIRST IN SERVICE LIMITED
  • FOX CATERING EQUIPMENT LTD
  • G.S. CATERING EQUIPMENT LIMITED
  • HATHERLEY COMMERCIAL SERVICES LIMITED
  • HK (KITCHEN AND BAR SOLUTIONS) LIMITED
  • JLA LIMITED
  • KCM (CATERING EQUIPMENT) LIMITED
  • LOVAT'S GROUP LIMITED
  • LOWE RENTAL LTD
  • MEIKO UK LIMITED
  • MODO COMMERCIAL KITCHEN DESIGN LIMITED
  • NOBISCO LIMITED
  • OPULENT COLLECTION LTD
  • PATTERSONS (BRISTOL) LIMITED
  • R.H. HALL (MICROWAVE) LIMITED
  • STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITED
  • SWIFT MAINTENANCE SERVICES (1973) LIMITED
  • THE KITCHEN EQUIPMENT COMPANY LIMITED
  • UNIVERSAL UNITY LIMITED
  • W V HOWE LIMITED
  • WELBILT UK LIMITED
  • WHITCO CATERING AND BAKERY EQUIPMENT LIMITED
  • WILLIAM FREER LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    17 April 2026

  2. Contract

    11 March 2026

  3. Tender Update

    21 November 2025

  4. Contract Notice

    20 October 2025

  5. Planning Update

    25 June 2025

  6. Prior Information Notice

    28 May 2025

  7. Prior Information Notice

    9 May 2025

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