This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jan 2022 at 09:45

Tender

18 Oct 2021 at 17:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) is engaging in a public procurement process for the supply and delivery of frozen food products, with an estimated contract value of £5.5 million. This contract, initiated through an open tender procedure, is situated in the goods category and targets delivery locations in various parts of Northern Ireland, including HMP Maghaberry and Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre. The procurement process has a completion status, and whilst there is no guarantee of business volume, it stipulates rigorous performance management criteria for contractors. The contract for this initiative was signed on 5th January 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food supply industry, particularly those specialising in frozen products such as vegetables, fish, and potatoes. Given that the contract is demand-led, companies that can demonstrate a robust supply chain and competitive pricing may find an advantageous position in the bidding process. The procurement is well-suited for both large suppliers and those with experience in public service contracts, as contract management and compliance with strict delivery timelines will be imperative to securing and maintaining the contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

ID 3784056 - DoJ - NIPS - Supply and Delivery of Frozen Food

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) wishes to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of frozen food products.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) wishes to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of frozen food products.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ecf8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000148-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat

15221000 - Frozen fish

15311000 - Frozen potatoes

15311200 - Diced, sliced and other frozen potatoes

15331170 - Frozen vegetables

15896000 - Deep-frozen products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Northern Ireland Prison Service
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Information withheld for security reasons

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