T2358 Dynamic Purchasing System for the Supply of Food Products - Second Contract Notice of Contracts Awarded

Belfast City Council

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

04 Aug 2025 at 09:46

Award

01 Aug 2025 at 17:31

Tender

23 Jun 2023 at 10:32

Planning

31 May 2023 at 11:14

Summary of the contracting process

Belfast City Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of food products through the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), focusing on categories such as fruits and vegetables, meat and poultry, hay and straw, and dry animal feed. These contracts, documented under award IDs 045497-2025 and 045404-2025, were signed in March and April 2025 and include goods for the Belfast Zoo. Directed by an open procedure, the procurement addresses the CPV classification for food and related products and is covered by the GPA. Belfast City Council, located in Northern Ireland, serves as the buyer, representing regional authority interests. Key suppliers involved are Lynas Food Service Limited, WD Meats, Equestrian and Farm Feeds, Martin McAleese Fruit & Veg Ltd, and John Thompson & Sons Limited.

The tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the food and beverages industry. Companies, particularly those specialising in food products such as fruits and vegetables, meat, and animal feeds, are well-suited to explore partnerships with Belfast City Council under this DPS arrangement. The extensive range of categories included in the tender ensures diverse opportunities for both large and small enterprises equipped to meet the Council's requirements. The DPS's open framework encourages ongoing competition and allows for suppliers to be added continuously, providing a robust avenue for businesses looking to expand their reach locally and regionally. With contracts valued over £571,000, this procurement creates a substantial opportunity for businesses to participate in procurement activities with Belfast City Council.

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Notice Title

T2358 Dynamic Purchasing System for the Supply of Food Products - Second Contract Notice of Contracts Awarded

Notice Description

Notification of award of Contracts under T2358: T2358 G DPS Food Products for Category 2A Fruit and Vegetables Belfast Zoo T2358 F DPS Food Products Category 1a Meat and Poultry

Lot Information

T2358 F DPS Food Products Category 1a Meat and Poultry

Category 1 Sub category 1a of the Food Products DPS is for Meat and Poultry for Belfast Zoo. Additional information: The initial contract period is for 1 year with the option to renew on an annual basis for a further 2 years (1 year + 1 year)

Renewal: This contract/Dynamic Purchasing System shall be for an initial period of five years. The Council reserves the right to extend for a further period.

T2358 G DPS Food Products for Category 2A Fruit and Vegetables Belfast Zoo

Category 2 Sub category 2a of the Food Products DPS is for Fruit and Vegetable's for Belfast Zoo. Additional information: The initial contract period was for 6 months with the option to renew for an additional 6 months

Renewal: This contract/Dynamic Purchasing System shall be for an initial period of five years. The Council reserves the right to extend for a further period.

Category 3 - Fish

Category 3 of the Food Products DPS is for Fish.

Renewal: This contract/Dynamic Purchasing System shall be for an initial period of five years. The Council reserves the right to extend for a further period.

Category 4 - Dairy Products

Category 4 of the Food Products DPS is for Dairy Products.

Renewal: This contract/Dynamic Purchasing System shall be for an initial period of five years. The Council reserves the right to extend for a further period.

Category 5 - Ambient Food

Category 5 of the Food Products DPS is for Ambient Food.

Renewal: This contract/Dynamic Purchasing System shall be for an initial period of five years. The Council reserves the right to extend for a further period.

Category 6 - Raptor/reptile and live animal food

Category 6 of the Food Products DPS is for Raptor/Reptile and Live Animal Food.

Renewal: This contract/Dynamic Purchasing System shall be for an initial period of five years. The Council reserves the right to extend for a further period.

T2358 D DPS Food Products Category 7 Lucerne

Category 7 of the Food Products DPS is for Lucerne.

Renewal: This contract/Dynamic Purchasing System shall be for an initial period of five years. The Council reserves the right to extend for a further period.

T2358 A DPS Food Products Category 8 Hay and Haylage

Category 8 of the Food Products DPS is for Hay and Straw.

Renewal: This contract/Dynamic Purchasing System shall be for an initial period of five years. The Council reserves the right to extend for a further period.

T2358 B DPS Food Products Category 9 Dry Animal Feed

Category 9 of the Food Products DPS is for Dry Animal Food

Renewal: This contract/Dynamic Purchasing System shall be for an initial period of five years. The Council reserves the right to extend for a further period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d07c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045497-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic, Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

03114000 - Straw and forage

03221200 - Fruit vegetables

03311000 - Fish

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15110000 - Meat

15500000 - Dairy products

15700000 - Animal feedstuffs

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,530,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£571,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
16 Jun 2023Expired
Award Date
26 Jun 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Belfast City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 8DJ
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
TLN06 Belfast

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

Equestrian and Farm Feeds

John Thompson & Sons Limited

Lynas Food Service Limited

Martin McAleese Fruit & Veg Ltd

WD Meats

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