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title: "Contract Award - The Supply of Gate Boxes for In-flight Catering for RAF Brize Norton"
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# Contract Award - The Supply of Gate Boxes for In-flight Catering for RAF Brize Norton

Buyer: ROYAL AIR FORCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-029105cd-c10e-4001-8cf8-021532f9dd8a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Royal Air Force as the buying organisation, seeking suppliers for the contract titled "Contract Award - The Supply of Gate Boxes for In-flight Catering for RAF Brize Norton." This contract, classified under the industry category of disposable catering supplies (CPV 39222100), is located in the South East of England. The procurement method is selective, specifically through a restricted procedure. The tender period has concluded, with the end date set for April 30, 2017, and the contract period commencing from May 1, 2017, and lasting until April 30, 2020. The contract is valued at £177,660.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in catering supplies, especially those with experience in supplying products to the airline industry. Companies that focus on disposable goods and have strong capabilities in meeting strict quality, packaging, and hygiene specifications would be well-suited to compete for future contracts in this sector. Furthermore, as the contract is part of a three-year arrangement, suppliers can anticipate ongoing demand, enhancing avenues for business growth and sustainability.

## Notice

A 3 Year Enabling Arrangement to supply approximately 400,000 Gate Boxes (per annum) to RAF Brize Norton. These quantities are an estimate only and actual quantities ordered may be more or less than the numbers indicated. The Gate Boxes are used for the service of in-flight meals to both crew and passengers. Supplies are required in accordance with strict specifications covering quality, packaging and hygiene. It is expected that companies will have experience in supplying similar products to national/international airlines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e640730a-66d2-44e6-856f-6378f1010215 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2017 - 30 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £177,660 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £177,660 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROYAL AIR FORCE |
| Locality | WALTER'S ASH |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP14 4UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ13 Buckinghamshire |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Electoral ward | Ridgeway West |
| Westminster constituency | Mid Buckinghamshire |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WK THOMAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39222100 - Disposable catering supplies

## Release History

- 4 May 2017 at 13:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e640730a-66d2-44e6-856f-6378f1010215

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e640730a-66d2-44e6-856f-6378f1010215
  4th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/490a07dc-086b-49d8-8d1a-c8ea6ea2e906
  ACT/04515 Contract Document Redacted

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