Tender

Ambient ready meals for on board catering

XC TRAINS LIMITED

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Tender

23 Mar 2023 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves XC Trains Limited (XC) conducting a private tender for purchasing ambient ready meals for on-board catering. The tender, titled "Ambient ready meals for on board catering," falls under the goods category with a value of £2,100,000. Suppliers must comply with UK food standards and deliver to specified stations in Birmingham, Bristol, and Reading. XC is seeking pricing for different types of ambient meals, including vegan options. Interested parties need to register by 5PM on 23/04/2023.

This tender by XC Trains Limited at the planning stage can create opportunities for businesses in the food industry, especially suppliers of ambient ready meals. Businesses that can deliver to multiple locations in the UK and accommodate high meal volumes per year will be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is selective, using a restricted procedure, with the tender period ending on 23/04/2023 at 5 PM GMT.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Ambient ready meals for on board catering

Notice Description

XC Trains Limited (XC) will be conducting a private tender for the purchase of ambient ready meals for the on-board catering offering. Due to limited space available on-board and limited equipment, XC is looking to introduce an ambient meal for First Class with the view to extend for retail in the future. Suppliers are required to abide to all relevant UK food standards. Deliveries need to be made to the following stations: Birmingham New Street, Bristol and Reading. XC will seek pricing for the following: - a smaller ambient meal in the style of a starter/tapas - the meal should not require refrigeration or heating before serving with a shelf life higher than 3 months. - a more substantial option such as a ready meal. This meal may be heated in the on-board microwave. It should require minimal preparation (no decanting of products) and able to be stored at ambient temperature in a self-contained packaging that can be used to serve customers. - a vegan option will be required for both types of meals The packaging is required to be at least 85% recyclable. Please register your interest and inform George Petre by 5PM on 23/04/2023 george.petre@crosscountrytrains.co.uk

Lot Information

Lot 1

XC Trains Limited (XC) will be conducting a private tender for the purchase of ambient ready meals for the on-board catering offering. Due to limited space available on-board and limited equipment, XC is looking to introduce an ambient meal for First Class with the view to extend for retail in the future. Suppliers are required to abide to all relevant UK food standards. Deliveries need to be made to the following stations: Birmingham New Street, Bristol and Reading. XC will seek pricing for the following: - a smaller ambient meal in the style of a starter/tapas - the meal should not require refrigeration or heating before serving with a shelf life higher than 3 months. - a more substantial option such as a ready meal. This meal may be heated in the on-board microwave. It should require minimal preparation (no decanting of products) and able to be stored at ambient temperature in a self-contained packaging that can be used to serve customers. - a vegan option will be required for both types of meals The packaging is required to be at least 85% recyclable. Please register your interest and inform George Petre by 5PM on 23/04/2023 george.petre@crosscountrytrains.co.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b57a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008490-2023
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15894200 - Prepared meals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£2,100,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
XC TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
George Petre
Contact Email
george.petre@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7816264175

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-03b57a-2023-03-23T13:56:54Z",
    "date": "2023-03-23T13:56:54Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-03b57a",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-03b57a",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Ambient ready meals for on board catering",
        "status": "active",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "15894200",
            "description": "Prepared meals"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "description": "XC Trains Limited (XC) will be conducting a private tender for the purchase of ambient ready meals for the on-board catering offering. Due to limited space available on-board and limited equipment, XC is looking to introduce an ambient meal for First Class with the view to extend for retail in the future. Suppliers are required to abide to all relevant UK food standards. Deliveries need to be made to the following stations: Birmingham New Street, Bristol and Reading. XC will seek pricing for the following: - a smaller ambient meal in the style of a starter/tapas - the meal should not require refrigeration or heating before serving with a shelf life higher than 3 months. - a more substantial option such as a ready meal. This meal may be heated in the on-board microwave. It should require minimal preparation (no decanting of products) and able to be stored at ambient temperature in a self-contained packaging that can be used to serve customers. - a vegan option will be required for both types of meals The packaging is required to be at least 85% recyclable. Please register your interest and inform George Petre by 5PM on 23/04/2023 george.petre@crosscountrytrains.co.uk",
        "value": {
            "amount": 700000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "XC Trains Limited (XC) will be conducting a private tender for the purchase of ambient ready meals for the on-board catering offering. Due to limited space available on-board and limited equipment, XC is looking to introduce an ambient meal for First Class with the view to extend for retail in the future. Suppliers are required to abide to all relevant UK food standards. Deliveries need to be made to the following stations: Birmingham New Street, Bristol and Reading. XC will seek pricing for the following: - a smaller ambient meal in the style of a starter/tapas - the meal should not require refrigeration or heating before serving with a shelf life higher than 3 months. - a more substantial option such as a ready meal. This meal may be heated in the on-board microwave. It should require minimal preparation (no decanting of products) and able to be stored at ambient temperature in a self-contained packaging that can be used to serve customers. - a vegan option will be required for both types of meals The packaging is required to be at least 85% recyclable. Please register your interest and inform George Petre by 5PM on 23/04/2023 george.petre@crosscountrytrains.co.uk",
                "value": {
                    "amount": 2100000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "durationInDays": 1080
                },
                "hasRenewal": false,
                "submissionTerms": {
                    "variantPolicy": "notAllowed"
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "active"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "15894200",
                        "description": "Prepared meals"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "submissionMethod": [
            "electronicSubmission"
        ],
        "submissionMethodDetails": "https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/",
        "selectionCriteria": {
            "criteria": [
                {
                    "type": "suitability",
                    "description": "The meals need to conform to UK food laws such as: The Food Safety and Hygiene (England) Regulations 2013, The Food Safety Act 1990, The General Food Regulations 2004, The Food Hygiene (Wales) Regulations 2006, The Food Hygiene (Scotland) Regulations 2006, The Food Information Regulations 2014 and The Food Information (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2019. You will also need to comply with Regulation (EU) 1169/2011, Regulation (EC) 852/2004, Regulation (EC) 2073/2005 and Regulation 853/2004 (if applicable). Please note this is not an exhaustive list and there may be other food legislation that will need to be complied with. The bidder is required to have the ability to accommodate up to 500,000 meals per year. The bidder is required to have the ability to deliver across the United Kingdom, including but not limited to the following: Edinburgh, Birmingham, Plymouth, Reading.",
                    "appliesTo": [
                        "supplier"
                    ]
                }
            ]
        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Restricted procedure",
        "tenderPeriod": {
            "endDate": "2023-04-23T17:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "submissionTerms": {
            "languages": [
                "en"
            ]
        },
        "hasRecurrence": false
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-04402048",
            "name": "XC TRAINS LIMITED",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "XC TRAINS LIMITED",
                "id": "04402048",
                "scheme": "GB-COH"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Admiral Way,Doxford International Business Park",
                "locality": "SUNDERLAND",
                "region": "UKC23",
                "postalCode": "SR33XP",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "George Petre",
                "telephone": "+44 7816264175",
                "email": "George.Petre@crosscountrytrains.co.uk",
                "url": "https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Train Operator"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "description": "Rail Transport"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-78247",
            "name": "XC Trains Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "XC Trains Limited"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "Birmingham",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-COH-04402048",
        "name": "XC TRAINS LIMITED"
    },
    "language": "en"
}