Award

Supply of Catering Equipment

TFW

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2025 at 00:00

Tender

24 Aug 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for Wales (TFW) has recently completed the procurement process for the "Supply of Catering Equipment," which falls under the "Rail" industry category and concerns various locations, including Carmarthen, Newport, Shrewsbury, and Chester. This open procurement process concluded with an award on 1st November 2023, with a contract value of £435,000. The procurement stage is at the 'Award' stage, and the successful supplier, Alliance Disposables Limited, was selected through an open procedure focusing on quality (70%) and price (30%). This contract is expected to support on-board retail and premier restaurant service operations and is aligned with TFW's objective of promoting local supplier engagement and sustainability.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, especially for suppliers in the catering equipment industry, to work with a major transport entity like TFW. Businesses that can provide high-quality goods and comply with sustainability objectives, such as supporting local suppliers and adopting eco-friendly practices, will find this opportunity particularly suitable. The contract also highlights the importance of electronic invoicing and ordering, signalling a move towards more efficient and streamlined procurement processes. Companies looking to expand their footprint in the public sector, especially within the Welsh market, would benefit from engaging in such open procurement opportunities.

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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-kuma6s-134307
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=134307
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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