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The Supply of Commercial Refrigeration and Freezer Equipment

Lancashire County Council · Local authority

In brief

Lancashire County Council is looking for suppliers for construction and heating and plumbing work (North West).

The estimated value is £400,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 13 November 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: midday, Friday 6 November 2026
Bids by: midday, Friday 13 November 2026

How bids are scored

Price 70% · Quality 20% · Social Value 10%

Price matters most. Expect to compete hard on cost.

Competition

Typical: a median of 4 bids per contract for this buyer (from 39 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

Tender documents

What the notice says

This procurement relates to the renewal of Lancashire County Council's contract for the supply and delivery of commercial refrigeration and freezer equipment. The equipment is primarily used within schools, colleges and other Council establishments where the safe storage of food products is required.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 0 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £400,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 6 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 13 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

6 October 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 094154-2026
16 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 098090-2026
16 October 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 098113-2026

About the buyer

Lancashire County CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

125

Awards

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From notice 094154-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 6 October 2026, last updated 16 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 16 October 2026.