ESCC- Catering Equipment Repair & Maintenance Services

What the buyer is asking for

East Sussex County Council is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide the repair, servicing, and cyclical maintenance of commercial catering equipment and associated kitchen ventilation systems across its estate. The contract will cover planned preventative maintenance, statutory compliance inspections, emergency call-outs, and reactive repairs to a wide range of catering equipment, including but not limited to cooking appliances, refrigeration units, warewashing equipment, and extraction and ventilation systems. The Council operates a diverse property portfolio comprising primarily educational establishments, together with adult social care facilities, corporate offices, and other operational sites throughout East Sussex. The successful contractor will be required to undertake annual servicing and maintenance activities, respond to breakdowns and repair requests, and provide technical support to ensure equipment remains safe, operational, and fit for purpose. The objectives of the contract are to ensure that catering equipment and ventilation systems are: Maintained in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and warranty requirements; Compliant with all relevant health and safety legislation, regulations, and industry standards; Operated and maintained in a manner that maximises asset lifespan, reliability, and performance; Available to support the uninterrupted delivery of catering services across Council sites. The contract will include both planned and reactive maintenance services and may require the supply and installation of replacement parts and components as necessary to maintain service continuity.

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Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice publishedyesterday

   6 Nov 2026, 13:49 GMT
2. Submission deadlinein 27 days

   4 Dec 2026, 16:00 GMT
3. Award decision expected byin 159 days

   15 Apr 2027, 23:59 BST

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender

1. Pipeline or early engagement notice7 May 2026, 07:48 BST041655-2026
2. Tender notice6 Nov 2026, 13:49 GMT105737-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender