Planning

Provision of catering (food) supplies for on-board catering offer

GA TRAINS LIMITED

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Planning

27 Feb 2026 at 10:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

GA Trains Limited, a public undertaking based in London, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the provision of catering supplies, specifically focusing on food and beverage items, to support its on-board catering service. This tender, valued at approximately £2.67 million, involves the delivery of a variety of goods including snacks, fresh food, and drinks to Norwich Railway Station. Deliveries will occur on a daily, weekly, and ad-hoc basis as required. The procurement is classified under the industry category of "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products." A market engagement deadline is set for 26 March 2026, with a future notice planned for 30 April 2026, and the contract period proposed to start on 3 August 2026.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in food and beverage production, distribution, and logistics, especially those with experience in supplying public services or transport sectors. The procurement is suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), offering a platform for growth through a significant contract with a major transport company. Participation in this open tender could enhance a company's market presence and foster long-term business relationships with GA Trains Limited, facilitating stability and potential expansion in the utility sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of catering (food) supplies for on-board catering offer

Notice Description

GA Trains Limited will be conducting an open tender for the provision of a contract to supply goods (food) in various formats to its catering stores in Norwich supporting the on-board catering offer for its customers. Goods will include, snacks, fresh food, hot, cold and alcoholic drinks. Deliveries will be required to be made to Norwich Railway Station, some items on a daily basis and others on a weekly, monthly and ad-hoc basis.

Planning Information

GA would like to asses the capacity and capability of the current market to fulfil its requirements prior to tender launch. It will use this data to refine its specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065df8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017756-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,666,680 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Feb 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1EJ
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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