Tender

Provision of Catering Services for the AFRC (Advanced Forming Research Centre)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Tender

30 Aug 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is seeking to procure catering services for the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), located at 85 Inchinnan Drive, Renfrewshire. This tender, titled "Provision of Catering Services for the AFRC," is currently at the active stage of the open procurement process. The submission deadline for bids is 23rd September 2019 at 12:00 PM. The total estimated value of this contract is £162,000, and it pertains to the services industry. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the specified portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering companies and businesses specialising in food services. Organisations able to cater for a range of events, from small meetings to larger marquee occasions, with a proven track record in similar contracts would be well-suited to compete. Eligible participants will need to demonstrate the required financial turnover and insurance coverage, enhancing the potential for business growth in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Catering Services for the AFRC (Advanced Forming Research Centre)

Notice Description

This Contract Notice relates to a project to procure catering services for the AFRC (Advanced Forming Research Centre). The AFRC is not based at the University of Strathclyde's campus, it is located at 85 Inchinnan Drive, Inchinnan, PA4 9LJ, Renfrewshire.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) has a requirement for the provision of catering services to its location at 85 Inchinnan Drive, Inchinnan, PA4 9LJ. In addition to this, the AFRC have recently leased a new site which will also require catering services, the Lightweight Manufacturing Centre (LMC), Block E, Bay 1, Westway Park, Porterfield Road, PA4 8DJ. Orders are typically placed on a daily basis, with a quick turnaround time required for events which may range in the following size and frequency; - Meeting, 2-10 delegates (Daily) - Small event, 11-30 delegates (Weekly) - Large event, 31-50 delegates (Monthly) - Marquee event, 51-100 (Annual) The scope includes, but is not limited to, the provision of, tea & coffee, breakfast, and lunch options.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the ITT contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender documents for further information.

Renewal: The Contract will run for an initial 24 month period, with the option to extend for up to an additional 12 month period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000587844
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG364688
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£162,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
26 Jul 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Kenneth Carlin
Contact Email
david.waddell@strath.ac.uk, kenneth.carlin@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1415482823

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1QE
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358621
    Provision of Catering Services for the AFRC (Advanced Forming Research Centre) - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to procure catering services for the AFRC (Advanced Forming Research Centre). The AFRC is not based at the University of Strathclyde's campus, it is located at 85 Inchinnan Drive, Inchinnan, PA4 9LJ, Renfrewshire.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG364688
    Provision of Catering Services for the AFRC (Advanced Forming Research Centre) - This Contract Notice relates to a project to procure catering services for the AFRC (Advanced Forming Research Centre). The AFRC is not based at the University of Strathclyde's campus, it is located at 85 Inchinnan Drive, Inchinnan, PA4 9LJ, Renfrewshire.

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