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title: "ID 4088812 - DoJ NIPS - Supply and Delivery of Fresh and Prepared Fruit and Vegetables"
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buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE"
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# ID 4088812 - DoJ NIPS - Supply and Delivery of Fresh and Prepared Fruit and Vegetables

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03277e

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Prison Service is conducting a procurement process titled "Supply and Delivery of Fresh and Prepared Fruit and Vegetables." This tender is classified under the goods category, specifically focusing on fresh produce, and has two lots: one for HM Prison Maghaberry and Hydebank Wood College and Women's Prison and another for HM Prison Magilligan. Currently in the award stage, the process began on 29 March 2022, with the submission deadline set for 29 April 2022, and a bid opening on the same day. The estimated contract value is up to £2,000,000, signalling substantial potential for suppliers to engage in this procurement opportunity.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food supply chain, particularly those specialising in fresh and prepared fruit and vegetables. Companies with the capacity to serve large institutional clients, such as prisons, will be well-positioned to compete effectively. The flexible bidding structure allows suppliers to bid for one or both lots, providing various entry points for businesses, including larger suppliers and those capable of managing segmented deliveries. The procurement method being an open procedure encourages healthy competition, making it an attractive prospect for growth-oriented businesses in this sector.

## Notice

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) wishes to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of fresh and prepared fruit and vegetables. The contract will be awarded in lots as set out below: - Lot 1: HM Prison Maghaberry and Hydebank Wood College and Women's Prison - Lot 2: HM Prison Magilligan Tenderers may bid for one or both Lots providing they have the capacity to deliver the requirements as stated in the tender documents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: HM Prison Maghaberry and Hydebank Wood College and Women's Prison

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) wishes to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of fresh and prepared fruit and vegetables. The contract will be awarded in lots as set out below: - Lot 1: HM Prison Maghaberry and Hydebank Wood College and Women's Prison - Lot 2: HM Prison Magilligan Tenderers may bid for one or both Lots providing they have the capacity to deliver the requirements as stated in the tender documents. Additional information: Since this is a demand-led requirement, neither CPD nor Northern Ireland Prison Service can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract. The estimated contract values are broad estimates only, include additional quantum for unforeseen demand and to future proof for additional potential users. The estimates are not deemed to be a condition of contract nor a guarantee of minimum demand or uptake. No compensation will be payable to a contractor should the actual demand be less than that stated. Contract monitoring: the successful Contractor's performance on the contract will be regularly monitored.Contractors not delivering on contract requirements is a serious matter. It means the public purse is not getting what it is paying for. If a Contractor fails to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance they will be given a specified time to improve. If, after the specified time, they still fail to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance, the matter will be escalated to senior management in CPD for further action. If this occurs and their performance still does not improve to satisfactory levels within the specified period, it may be regarded as an act of grave professional misconduct and they may be issued with a notice of written warning and notice of unsatisfactory performance, and this contract may be terminated. The issue of a notice of written warning and notice of unsatisfactory performance will result in the Contractor being excluded from all procurement competitions being undertaken by Centres of Procurement Expertise on behalf of bodies covered by the Northern Ireland Procurement Policy for a period of up to 3 years from the date of issue of the notice. The authority expressly reserves the rights: i not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; ii to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; iii to award a contracts in respect of any parts of the services covered by this notice and iv to award contracts in stages. And under no circumstances will the authority be liable for any costs incurred by Candidates.

Lot 2: HM Prison Magilligan

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) wishes to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of fresh and prepared fruit and vegetables. The contract will be awarded in lots as set out below: - Lot 1: HM Prison Maghaberry and Hydebank Wood College and Women's Prison - Lot 2: HM Prison Magilligan Tenderers may bid for one or both Lots providing they have the capacity to deliver the requirements as stated in the tender documents. Additional information: Since this is a demand-led requirement, neither CPD nor Northern Ireland Prison Service can provide any guarantee as to the level of business under this contract. The estimated contract values are broad estimates only, include additional quantum for unforeseen demand and to future proof for additional potential users. The estimates are not deemed to be a condition of contract nor a guarantee of minimum demand or uptake. No compensation will be payable to a contractor should the actual demand be less than that stated. Contract monitoring: the successful Contractor's performance on the contract will be regularly monitored.Contractors not delivering on contract requirements is a serious matter. It means the public purse is not getting what it is paying for. If a Contractor fails to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance they will be given a specified time to improve. If, after the specified time, they still fail to reach satisfactory levels of contract performance, the matter will be escalated to senior management in CPD for further action. If this occurs and their performance still does not improve to satisfactory levels within the specified period, it may be regarded as an act of grave professional misconduct and they may be issued with a notice of written warning and notice of unsatisfactory performance, and this contract may be terminated. The issue of a notice of written warning and notice of unsatisfactory performance will result in the Contractor being excluded from all procurement competitions being undertaken by Centres of Procurement Expertise on behalf of bodies covered by the Northern Ireland Procurement Policy for a period of up to 3 years from the date of issue of the notice. The authority expressly reserves the rights: i not to award any contract as a result of the procurement process commenced by publication of this notice; ii to make whatever changes it may see fit to the content and structure of the tendering competition; iii to award a contracts in respect of any parts of the services covered by this notice and iv to award contracts in stages. And under no circumstances will the authority be liable for any costs incurred by Candidates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015480-2022 |
| 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 | 6 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Apr 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | £2,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,000,000 |

## 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

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 03221000 - Vegetables
- 03221200 - Fruit vegetables
- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2022 at 10:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015480-2022
- 29 Mar 2022 at 13:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008420-2022

## 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

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