--- title: "Ambient ready meals for on board catering" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b57a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b57a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b57a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b57a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "XC TRAINS LIMITED" published: "2023-03-23" --- # Ambient ready meals for on board catering Buyer: XC TRAINS LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b57a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b57a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b57a.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves XC Trains Limited (XC) conducting a private tender for purchasing ambient ready meals for on-board catering. The tender, titled "Ambient ready meals for on board catering," falls under the goods category with a value of £2,100,000. Suppliers must comply with UK food standards and deliver to specified stations in Birmingham, Bristol, and Reading. XC is seeking pricing for different types of ambient meals, including vegan options. Interested parties need to register by 5PM on 23/04/2023. This tender by XC Trains Limited at the planning stage can create opportunities for businesses in the food industry, especially suppliers of ambient ready meals. Businesses that can deliver to multiple locations in the UK and accommodate high meal volumes per year will be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is selective, using a restricted procedure, with the tender period ending on 23/04/2023 at 5 PM GMT. ## Notice XC Trains Limited (XC) will be conducting a private tender for the purchase of ambient ready meals for the on-board catering offering. Due to limited space available on-board and limited equipment, XC is looking to introduce an ambient meal for First Class with the view to extend for retail in the future. Suppliers are required to abide to all relevant UK food standards. Deliveries need to be made to the following stations: Birmingham New Street, Bristol and Reading. XC will seek pricing for the following: - a smaller ambient meal in the style of a starter/tapas - the meal should not require refrigeration or heating before serving with a shelf life higher than 3 months. - a more substantial option such as a ready meal. This meal may be heated in the on-board microwave. It should require minimal preparation (no decanting of products) and able to be stored at ambient temperature in a self-contained packaging that can be used to serve customers. - a vegan option will be required for both types of meals The packaging is required to be at least 85% recyclable. Please register your interest and inform George Petre by 5PM on 23/04/2023 george.petre@crosscountrytrains.co.uk ### Lot Information Lot 1 XC Trains Limited (XC) will be conducting a private tender for the purchase of ambient ready meals for the on-board catering offering. Due to limited space available on-board and limited equipment, XC is looking to introduce an ambient meal for First Class with the view to extend for retail in the future. Suppliers are required to abide to all relevant UK food standards. Deliveries need to be made to the following stations: Birmingham New Street, Bristol and Reading. XC will seek pricing for the following: - a smaller ambient meal in the style of a starter/tapas - the meal should not require refrigeration or heating before serving with a shelf life higher than 3 months. - a more substantial option such as a ready meal. This meal may be heated in the on-board microwave. It should require minimal preparation (no decanting of products) and able to be stored at ambient temperature in a self-contained packaging that can be used to serve customers. - a vegan option will be required for both types of meals The packaging is required to be at least 85% recyclable. Please register your interest and inform George Petre by 5PM on 23/04/2023 george.petre@crosscountrytrains.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008490-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Mar 2023 | | Submission deadline | 23 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £700,000 | | Lots value | £2,100,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | XC TRAINS LIMITED | | Locality | SUNDERLAND | | Post town | Sunderland | | Postcode | SR3 3XP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | | ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland | | Local authority | Sunderland | | Electoral ward | Doxford | | Westminster constituency | Houghton and Sunderland South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15894200 - Prepared meals ## Release History - 23 Mar 2023 at 13:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008490-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk - https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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