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title: "Contract Award - The Supply of Cutlery Packs for In-flight Catering for RAF Brize Norton"
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published: "2017-05-04"
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# Contract Award - The Supply of Cutlery Packs for In-flight Catering for RAF Brize Norton

Buyer: ROYAL AIR FORCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59c61b57-be5d-41d0-a0ed-c540d1e0ad06

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## Summary

The Royal Air Force has awarded a contract for the supply of cutlery packs for in-flight catering at RAF Brize Norton. This tender, titled "Contract Award - The Supply of Cutlery Packs for In-flight Catering for RAF Brize Norton," falls under the goods category, specifically for disposable cutlery and plates (CPV code 39222110). The contract period spans from 1st May 2017 to 30th April 2020, with an estimated value of £173,923. This procurement was conducted via a selective method known as the restricted procedure, with the award decision published on 20th April 2017 and the notice of award released on 4th May 2017. The supplies are required to meet strict specifications regarding quality and hygiene for up to 500,000 main meal and 200,000 snack meal cutlery packs annually.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in catering supplies and disposable items. Companies with experience in delivering similar products to airlines or large-scale catering operations would be well-suited to compete for tender opportunities in this sector. With the Royal Air Force as the contracting authority, suppliers can expect rigorous standards and requirements, suggesting the need for established firms who can meet high-quality benchmarks while ensuring hygiene and efficient logistics.

## Notice

A 3 Year Enabling Arrangement to supply approximately 500,000 Main Meal In-Flight Cutlery Packs and 200,000 Snack Meal In-Flight Cutlery Packs (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. Each Cutlery Pack shall contain cutlery, condiments, napkins, etc and be hygienically sealed. 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/ba1b0498-5b01-4cde-bcf7-229207982dad |
| 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 | £173,923 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £173,923 |
| 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

- 39222110 - Disposable cutlery and plates

## Release History

- 4 May 2017 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba1b0498-5b01-4cde-bcf7-229207982dad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba1b0498-5b01-4cde-bcf7-229207982dad
  4th May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/67c51cf3-d2ee-4b09-a0e0-e6faab83fee3
  Contract Document for ACT/04516

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