---
title: "ID 3784056 - DoJ - NIPS - Supply and Delivery of Frozen Food"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ecf8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2022-01-05"
---

# ID 3784056 - DoJ - NIPS - Supply and Delivery of Frozen Food

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ecf8

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) is engaging in a public procurement process for the supply and delivery of frozen food products, with an estimated contract value of £5.5 million. This contract, initiated through an open tender procedure, is situated in the goods category and targets delivery locations in various parts of Northern Ireland, including HMP Maghaberry and Woodlands Juvenile Justice Centre. The procurement process has a completion status, and whilst there is no guarantee of business volume, it stipulates rigorous performance management criteria for contractors. The contract for this initiative was signed on 5th January 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the food supply industry, particularly those specialising in frozen products such as vegetables, fish, and potatoes. Given that the contract is demand-led, companies that can demonstrate a robust supply chain and competitive pricing may find an advantageous position in the bidding process. The procurement is well-suited for both large suppliers and those with experience in public service contracts, as contract management and compliance with strict delivery timelines will be imperative to securing and maintaining the contract.

## Notice

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) wishes to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of frozen food products.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) wishes to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of frozen food products.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000148-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,300,000 |
| Lots value | £3,300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,500,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT3 9ED |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Sydenham |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast East |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INFORMATION WITHHELD FOR SECURITY REASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
- 15221000 - Frozen fish
- 15311000 - Frozen potatoes
- 15311200 - Diced, sliced and other frozen potatoes
- 15331170 - Frozen vegetables
- 15896000 - Deep-frozen products

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2022 at 09:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000148-2022
- 18 Oct 2021 at 16:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025995-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement
- https://www.justice-ni.gov.uk/topics/prisons

## Provenance

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