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ID 5177126 - DoJ - NIPS - Supply and Delivery of Fresh and Prepared Fruit and Vegetables

THE NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jul 2024 at 15:45

Tender

19 Feb 2024 at 11:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Prison Service, under the Department of Justice, initiated a tender for the supply and delivery of fresh and prepared fruit and vegetables. The procurement process is in the active stage, inviting bids for two lots covering different prisons. The contract duration is three years with options for two 12-month extensions. The tender deadline is 22nd March 2024. The buying organisation aims to ensure efficient delivery of goods within specified regions, adhering to quality and cost criteria.

This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers in the fruit and vegetable products category to engage with the Northern Ireland Prison Service. Businesses capable of meeting the supply requirements for the specified locations and committing to long-term contractual obligations would be well-suited to participate. The open procurement method allows for fair competition, potentially leading to business growth and partnerships. Compliance with UK procurement regulations and standards is essential for successful engagement in this public procurement process.

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Notice Title

ID 5177126 - DoJ - NIPS - Supply and Delivery of Fresh and Prepared Fruit and Vegetables

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) (the Buyer) is an Executive agency of and operates under the control of the Department of Justice for Northern Ireland (DOJ) and is responsible for the management of His Majesty's Prisons in Northern Ireland. It is governed by the Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953 and the Prison and Young Offenders Rules (Northern Ireland) 1995. The Buyer requires a Supplier(s) to supply and deliver fresh and prepared fruit and vegetables. The requirement has been split into two lots. Lot 1 - Maghaberry Prison and Hydebank Wood College and Women's Prison and Lot 2 - Magilligan Prison. Tenderers may bid for one or both Lots providing they have the capacity to deliver the requirement as stated. The Supplier must provide all items listed within the Lot. The contract will be for a period of three (3) years followed by two optional extension periods of twelve (12) months each.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Maghaberry Prison and Hydebank Wood College and Women's Prison

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) (the Buyer) is an Executive agency of and operates under the control of the Department of Justice for Northern Ireland (DOJ) and is responsible for the management of His Majesty's Prisons in Northern Ireland. It is governed by the Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953 and the Prison and Young Offenders Rules (Northern Ireland) 1995. The Buyer requires a Supplier(s) to supply and deliver fresh and prepared fruit and vegetables. The requirement has been split into two lots. Lot 1 - Maghaberry Prison and Hydebank Wood College and Women's Prison and Lot 2 - Magilligan Prison. Tenderers may bid for one or both Lots providing they have the capacity to deliver the requirement as stated. The Supplier must provide all items listed within the Lot. The contract will be for a period of three (3) years followed by two optional extension periods of twelve (12) months each.

Options: 2 options to extend for periods of 12 months each.

Lot 2 - Magilligan Prison

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) (the Buyer) is an Executive agency of and operates under the control of the Department of Justice for Northern Ireland (DOJ) and is responsible for the management of His Majesty's Prisons in Northern Ireland. It is governed by the Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953 and the Prison and Young Offenders Rules (Northern Ireland) 1995. The Buyer requires a Supplier(s) to supply and deliver fresh and prepared fruit and vegetables. The requirement has been split into two lots. Lot 1 - Maghaberry Prison and Hydebank Wood College and Women's Prison and Lot 2 - Magilligan Prison. Tenderers may bid for one or both Lots providing they have the capacity to deliver the requirement as stated. The Supplier must provide all items listed within the Lot. The contract will be for a period of three (3) years followed by two optional extension periods of twelve (12) months each.

Options: 2 options to extend for periods of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043b11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022567-2024
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

15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jul 20241 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
THE NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
justice.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Post Town
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

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