Award

On Train Hospitality Services

SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED

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Summary of the contracting process

ScotRail Trains Limited is currently in the tender stage of a public procurement process, seeking suppliers for the provision of food and drink for their on-train hospitality services. This procurement falls under the category of Railway Services and is specifically targeted towards the supply and delivery of food and drink products to ScotRail managed sites in the UKM region, particularly Glasgow. The procurement method being employed is a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition and involves electronic submission of tenders. The tender period closes on 18 October 2024 at 12:00 PM, and successful candidates will be invited to the negotiation stage commencing on 4 November 2024.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the food and drink industry who can meet the specific logistical needs of on-train retailing. Businesses with a strong supply chain, efficient delivery capabilities, and experience in supplying large organisations will find this tender particularly lucrative. With an initial contract term of two years and the potential for three additional one-year extensions, this is an excellent opportunity for suppliers to establish a long-term relationship with ScotRail and, potentially, other entities within the Scottish Rail Holdings Limited Group. The successful bidder will benefit from the use of electronic ordering and invoicing, streamlining the procurement process.

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Notice Title

On Train Hospitality Services

Notice Description

ScotRail are tendering for suppliers to assist in the provision of our on train hospitality services. The requirement is for food and drink provision to supply and deliver food and drink for on-train retailing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and delivery of food and drinks products. ScotRail are looking to award to a supplier for the provision of food and drink products to be delivered to ScotRail managed sites.

Renewal: The anticipated initial term will be 2 years with the option to extend for a further 3 x 12 month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000778317
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541457
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F6 - Contract Award Notice (Utilities)
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Proposed initial term is 2 years with the option to extend for a further 3 x 12 month periods. This contract may be re-tendered beyond these dates.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTRAIL TRAINS LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kathryn.murphy@scotrail.co.uk, procurement@scotrail.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3448110141

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 6HQ
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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BFS GROUP LTD T/A BIDFOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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