Tender

Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Items

THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK

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Tender

29 Jan 2025 at 11:19

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Warwick has issued a tender for the procurement of Grocery, Frozen, and Chilled items such as Dairy and Bakery products. This procurement process falls under the 'Goods' category and is being conducted using an open procedure. The delivery location is the University's main campus in Coventry, West Midlands, UK. The tender stage is currently active with a submission deadline set for 12 midday on 27th February 2025. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 6th May 2025 and conclude on 5th May 2027. The contract has an estimated value of £5,000,000. Businesses can express interest and submit their tenders through the University’s In-Tend supplier portal.

This tender offers notable opportunities for businesses specialising in grocery, dairy, baked goods, and frozen food products to expand their client base and engage in a substantial contract with a leading institution. SMEs are encouraged to apply, as the procurement process is open and above the threshold, facilitating a level playing field. Companies that can ensure regular deliveries and meet the diverse product requirements of the University of Warwick would find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities, promoting potential growth and stability through long-term association with the University.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Items

Notice Description

The University of Warwick has a requirement for to purchase a selection of Grocery, Frozen and Chilled products including Dairy and Bakery for delivery five days a week to multiple sites across the University campus. The closing date for submissions is 12midday 27th February 2025. In order to express interest in this opportunity please go to the University of Warwick In-Tend supplier portal (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick). The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Additional information: Please refer to http://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofwarwick for further information. You will be able to download the full tender documents from this site. Any queries in relation to this requirement should be directed to the University of Warwick via the correspondence functionality of the In-tend system. Failure to do so may result in queries being excluded from the procedure. The University of Warwick is not a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended) and its procurement activities are not subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the obligations under the European Public Procurement Directives, including the European Remedies Directive. Advertisement of any contract in the Official Journal of the European Union or Contracts Finder is at the sole discretion of the University and is undertaken on a voluntary basis with no implied obligation to comply with the procurement legislation. Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : University of Warwick Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-98e2c29e-79d4-42dc-82a3-d8e5f361b964
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96b9bf44-171e-4681-80d8-2a05581b8052
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15251000 - Frozen crustaceans

15311000 - Frozen potatoes

15311200 - Diced, sliced and other frozen potatoes

15331100 - Fresh or frozen vegetables

15331170 - Frozen vegetables

15331400 - Preserved and/or canned vegetables

15331423 - Canned tomatoes

15331462 - Canned peas

15500000 - Dairy products

15550000 - Assorted dairy products

15612500 - Bakery products

15811500 - Prepared bread products

15842300 - Confectionery

15871000 - Vinegar; sauces; mixed condiments; mustard flour and meal; prepared mustard

15871260 - Sauces

15893000 - Dry goods

15894400 - Snacks

15896000 - Deep-frozen products

15897200 - Canned goods

15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 May 2025 - 5 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF WARWICK
Contact Name
Sze Wa Chan
Contact Email
sze-wa.chan@warwick.ac.uk
Contact Phone
02476522278

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV4 7AL
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Wainbody
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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