Planning

Provision of Catering Concession for National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS)

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

11 Jul 2022 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is initiating a public procurement process for the provision of a catering concession at the new National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) headquarters in Renfrewshire, due to be operational by autumn 2022. This tender, titled "Provision of Catering Concession for National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS)," is currently in the planning stage and is related to the services industry. Interested parties must express their interest by 22nd July 2022, and further communication regarding the tender is expected on 5th August 2022.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that can offer a range of food and beverage options, sustainability practices, and a focus on food hygiene standards. With the NMIS expected to attract significant foot traffic from staff, visitors, and international partnerships, suppliers should be well-equipped to meet the demands of serving up to 500 potential customers. This includes the provision of café services during operational hours, and potential catering for larger events in the future, thus presenting a robust growth avenue for qualified operators in the food service industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Catering Concession for National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS)

Notice Description

The University of Strathclyde is seeking notes of interest for the provision of Cafe Services at the new NMIS Headquaters building.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Strathclyde requires a single supplier to provide a catering concession within the NMIS HQ building. NMIS is an industry-led international centre of manufacturing expertise. It is where industry, research and the public sector work together to transform skills, productivity and innovation. It will attract investment and make Scotland a global leader in advanced manufacturing. NMIS HQ will be located in Renfrewshire close to Glasgow Airport and the existing Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC). Construction began in December 2020 on the NMIS HQ. It is now successfully underway, and is due to be operational by autumn 2022. The new building includes purpose built catering facilities which can be seen in the attached drawings. The University anticipate that the awarded supplier will provide the below as a minimum: - Cafe provisions between 8am - 4pm (options for extended opening to be discussed) - Hot and cold beverages - Offer plant-based & dairy free alternatives - Cakes and snacks - advanced order options e.g via email, verbal or telephone ordering - Lite lunches; sandwiches, soup, paninis - other lighter options - Hot food options longer term as numbers increase - branding and advertisements locally, design to be agreed with NMIS The awarded supplier must be able to demonstrate a focus on sustainability in the following ways: - No single use plastics/items. - Loyalty or reduce costs for using own containers. - Compostable single use cups and containers - Sustainable Coffee Beans. No coffee pods, unless recyclable, or compostable - Local produce, minimal food miles - Fair trade The awarded supplier must be able to demonstrate food hygiene accreditation and processes: - Food hygiene rating must be; 5 or a pass. - food safety management procedures based on the principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP). The new NMIS HQ building can accommodate up to 250 staff, and 250 visitors at any time. The University anticipate that following building handover there will be a set up and transition period, during these initial months there will be a small number of staff/ visitors on site. This will then increase to full capacity in yr1 and yr2. During the first yr it is expected visitor numbers will be high, >200-400 throughout the year, as we show members and partners the new facility. This will include local and international visits, ranging from project teams, senior executives, government officials and industry leaders. The cafe area will also be open to the General public following official opening of the building (Spring 2023). The University would also like to explore the option of the appointed supplier providing catering services for larger conferences and events in the longer term.. Interested parties are required to note their interest via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal by 22nd July. The University will then conduct market research by interested parties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000700010
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453690
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services

55330000 - Cafeteria services

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

55520000 - Catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Aug 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
Kirstie Higgins
Contact Email
kirstie.higgins@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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