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UKRI-5541 Framework Agreement for BGS Keyworth Food Supplies

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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14 Sep 2026 at 17:21

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Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is seeking a single supplier for a closed framework agreement supplying food to the British Geological Survey (BGS) site at Nicker Hill, Keyworth, Nottingham. The requirement covers dry, tinned, chilled and frozen food products, classified as food, beverages, tobacco and related products (CPV 15000000). An annual blanket order will be issued to the framework supplier, with daily or weekly deliveries placed as required under call-off arrangements. The goods are for delivery to the BGS Keyworth site. This is a goods procurement rather than a service or works contract, and the framework is intended to support the site’s ongoing food supply requirements through one appointed provider.

The procurement has reached tender: UKRI has invited offers through an open procedure. It is a single-provider framework, with call-offs made without reopening competition. The deadline for enquiries is 15 October 2026 at 14:00, and tenders must be submitted by 23 October 2026 at 14:00 through the e-sourcing portal. The expected award decision date is 5 November 2026. The framework is scheduled to run from 22 February 2027 to 21 February 2029, with two optional 12-month extensions, giving a possible end date of 22 February 2031. Its estimated value is £240,000 excluding VAT (£288,000 including VAT). Evaluation is 70% technical or quality and 30% price. Prices must remain fixed for at least six months.

This opportunity suits food wholesalers, distributors and other suppliers able to provide a broad range of dry, tinned, chilled and frozen products to a public-sector research site. The appointed supplier will need the operational capacity to fulfil daily or weekly deliveries as and when required, rather than making only occasional bulk deliveries. Businesses should be able to manage an ongoing blanket-order and call-off arrangement over the framework term, maintain reliable supply across temperature-controlled and ambient products, and demonstrate a strong technical and quality offer, which carries more weight than price in evaluation. Small and medium-sized enterprises are identified as suitable participants. Suppliers must register on the Central Digital Platform, share their core supplier information with UKRI, and use the required e-sourcing portal and its messaging system for procurement correspondence and submissions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

UKRI-5541 Framework Agreement for BGS Keyworth Food Supplies

Notice Description

UKRI wishes to establish a Framework Agreement (Agreement) with a single provider for the provision of BGS Keyworth Food Supplies (Dry, Tinned, Chilled & Frozen products). The site address for delivery of the goods and/or services is: British Geological Survey (BGS), Nicker Hill, Keyworth Nottingham NG12 5GG

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The framework Agreement duration shall be for a period of 2 years with optional extension of two further 12-month periods from commencement of the Agreement (2+2). The Price Schedule (Appendix B) shall remain firm and fixed for a minimum of 6-months (Mandatory) from the framework Agreement Commencement Date. - Thereafter prices may be subject to change in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06f98f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/087061-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Feb 2027 - 21 Feb 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2031-09-15

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON, WILTSHIRE
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Postcode Area
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

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