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Ambient ready meals for on board catering

XC TRAINS LIMITED

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23 Mar 2023 at 13:56

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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.

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Notice Information

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

Notice Details

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
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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 20233 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
XC TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XP
Postcode Area
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

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