Tender

DoJ - NIPS - Supply and Delivery of General 'Food to Go', Sundry Items and Tobacco Items for Tuck Shop 2026

NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE

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Tender

22 Apr 2026 at 10:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Prison Service is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "DoJ – NIPS - Supply and Delivery of General ‘Food to Go’, Sundry Items and Tobacco Items for Tuck Shop 2026". This procurement process falls under the 'goods' category and is guided by the 2023 legal regulations, with a projected value of £16,260,500 GBP excluding VAT. The contract will span five years, starting on the 1st of October 2026, and ending on the 30th of September 2031. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically by the 26th of May, 2026, with earlier deadlines for enquiries set for the 15th of May. The procurement method is open, allowing unrestricted access to tender documents and participation. This opportunity is regarded as above threshold, ensuring a wide competition base.

This tender offers substantial growth potential for businesses within the food, beverage, tobacco, and related industries. It presents significant procurement opportunities specifically for companies specialising in the supply and distribution of 'food to go', sundry, and tobacco items. SMEs with capabilities to meet the tender's selection criteria could benefit greatly from long-term business prospects. With price making up 70% of the award criteria, businesses that can competitively price their offerings while maintaining quality will be particularly well-positioned to succeed. Additionally, the procurement process accommodates businesses compliant with legislative requirements and possessing robust contract management and supply chain capabilities. Businesses registering on eTendersNI will gain a chance to build enduring relationships with a major public authority.

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Notice Title

DoJ - NIPS - Supply and Delivery of General 'Food to Go', Sundry Items and Tobacco Items for Tuck Shop 2026

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) (the Buyer) is an Executive agency of the Department of Justice NI (DOJ NI) and is responsible for the management of His Majesty's Prisons in Northern Ireland. The Prison Service operates under the control of the Department of Justice for Northern Ireland. It is governed by the Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953 and the Prison and Young Offenders Rules (Northern Ireland) 1995. The Buyer wishes to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of a range of general 'food to go', sundry items and tobacco items for purchase from the Prisoner's tuckshop at their own expense. The contract will be for a period of five (5) years with no options to extend beyond this period. Suppliers should refer to the Specification for further details of the requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068844
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036485-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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

15990000 - Tobacco, tobacco goods and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,260,500 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,260,500 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2031-01-30

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE
Additional Buyers

CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT8 8NA
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

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