Award

Supply of Catering Equipment

TFW

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2025 at 14:36

Tender

24 Aug 2023 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales (TFW) recently conducted a procurement process for the supply of catering equipment for its on-board retail and premier restaurant service operations, completing this tender on 1st November 2023. The procurement, carried under an open procedure, aligns with the CELEX 32014L0024 legal basis and is categorized under the CPV code 39310000 for catering equipment. This process was active as of 24th August 2023, targeting key locations in Carmarthen, Newport, Shrewsbury, and Chester. The procurement aimed to support local suppliers, promoting sustainability and environmental objectives, in adherence to the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act. The tender had important deadlines, with electronic submissions through the Sell2Wales platform and an end date for submissions on 22nd September 2023, followed by a bid opening date on 25th September 2023.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in catering equipment supply. The contract, awarded to Alliance Disposables Limited for an amount of £435,000, underscores the emphasis on quality and competitive pricing, with evaluation criteria giving 70% weightage to quality and 30% to price. This tender process is ideal for SMEs and companies capable of electronic ordering and invoicing, supporting initiatives to become plastic-free and sustainability goals. It is particularly suited for businesses that can effectively collaborate with TFW to support their rebranding efforts and local Welsh suppliers. This creates avenues for businesses to introduce their products to TFW’s four major catering service centres and gain a foothold in the Welsh market through long-term engagement and support of local economic activities.

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Notice Title

Supply of Catering Equipment

Notice Description

TFW Catering is seeking a wholesale Catering equipment supplier for our on-board retail and premier restaurant service operations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

TFW Catering has a requirement for a Food & Beverage equipment supplier for our retail and premier restaurant service operations. To supply Transport for Wales four catering service centres Locations Carmarthen SA31 2BE Newport High St, Newport NP20 4AX Shrewsbury Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury SY1 2DQ Chester CH1 3DR As well as the preparation and development kitchen (when open) in Newport Due to our current tendered agreement concluding we are keen to engage and commence a working relationship with the successful tender as soon as possible. The successful tender would Satisfy localized procurement focusing on local suppliers and supporting the Welsh economy by interacting with Welsh suppliers to introduce them to the TFW brand. To work with and support local Welsh suppliers and support TFW initiatives in utilizing local suppliers. The successful tender is expected to support TFW in achieving its objectives of being plastic-free in 2023 and support further sustainability objectives. Transport for Wales is currently undergoing an exciting rebrand for our premier food service offer and the successful bidder would expect to collaborate and support our Blas principles. The successful tender is expected to Support online ordering / Invoicing and reconciliation allowing us to manage orders and products via this method. The Wellbeing of Future Generations Act will underpin the quality criteria when evaluating the bids to ensure that the preferred supplier will share in our ambitions to strive for a positive impact on social, economic, cultural, and environmental well-being, and has previously referenced Work with and support local Welsh suppliers. The successful bidder will support the operation of our food service and trolley service and items to be supplied include.

Renewal: Option to extend for further 1 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f69f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007870-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39310000 - Catering equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£435,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£435,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Nov 20232 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
TFW
Contact Name
Edward Jones
Contact Email
edward.jones@tfw.wales
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PONTYPRIDD
Postcode
CF37 4TH
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Pontypridd Town
Westminster Constituency
Pontypridd

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIANCE DISPOSABLES

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