Procurement description
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.
Contract dates (estimated)
01 September 2027, 00:00AM to 31 August 2031, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 August 2033