ESCC- Catering Equipment Repair & Maintenance Services
- Buyer
- East Sussex County Council
- Value
- £3,300,000
- Closes
- 4 December 2026
- Where
- Lewes, the South East
- Type
- Open tender
In plain English
East Sussex County Council wants a contractor to service, maintain and repair commercial catering equipment, such as cookers, fridges, dishwashers and kitchen extraction and ventilation systems, across its schools, adult social care sites, offices and other buildings. The work includes planned servicing, statutory compliance inspections, emergency call-outs and reactive repairs, with replacement parts supplied where needed. The estimated total value is £3,300,000.
What the buyer wants
• Planned preventative servicing and cyclical maintenance of catering equipment and ventilation systems, in line with manufacturers' recommendations and warranty requirements • Statutory compliance inspections and emergency and reactive call-outs to breakdowns and repair requests across the Council's estate • Supply and installation of replacement parts and components where needed, plus technical support to keep equipment safe and operational
Requirements
What could rule a small business out: The notice does not set out specific financial, insurance or certification thresholds, but the £3.3 million value, the countywide spread of sites and the requirement for emergency call-outs and replacement parts supply would likely rule out a small business without the capacity to cover a large estate and respond quickly to breakdowns.
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How to bid
This is an open tender: any eligible business can respond directly to the buyer by the deadline, with no framework membership needed.
Where to apply
The notice doesn't name a website for bids. Ask the buyer how to apply, using the contact on the official notice.
Questions about this tender? Email the buyer at ProcurementPMO@eastsussex.gov.uk.
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