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title: "T2358 Dynamic Purchasing System for the Supply of Food Products - Second Contract Notice of Contracts Awarded"
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# T2358 Dynamic Purchasing System for the Supply of Food Products - Second Contract Notice of Contracts Awarded

Buyer: BELFAST CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d07c

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## Summary

Belfast City Council has completed the procurement process for the supply of food products through the Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), focusing on categories such as fruits and vegetables, meat and poultry, hay and straw, and dry animal feed. These contracts, documented under award IDs 045497-2025 and 045404-2025, were signed in March and April 2025 and include goods for the Belfast Zoo. Directed by an open procedure, the procurement addresses the CPV classification for food and related products and is covered by the GPA. Belfast City Council, located in Northern Ireland, serves as the buyer, representing regional authority interests. Key suppliers involved are Lynas Food Service Limited, WD Meats, Equestrian and Farm Feeds, Martin McAleese Fruit & Veg Ltd, and John Thompson & Sons Limited.

The tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers in the food and beverages industry. Companies, particularly those specialising in food products such as fruits and vegetables, meat, and animal feeds, are well-suited to explore partnerships with Belfast City Council under this DPS arrangement. The extensive range of categories included in the tender ensures diverse opportunities for both large and small enterprises equipped to meet the Council's requirements. The DPS's open framework encourages ongoing competition and allows for suppliers to be added continuously, providing a robust avenue for businesses looking to expand their reach locally and regionally. With contracts valued over £571,000, this procurement creates a substantial opportunity for businesses to participate in procurement activities with Belfast City Council.

## Notice

Notification of award of Contracts under T2358: T2358 G DPS Food Products for Category 2A Fruit and Vegetables Belfast Zoo T2358 F DPS Food Products Category 1a Meat and Poultry

### Lot Information

T2358 F DPS Food Products Category 1a Meat and Poultry

Category 1 Sub category 1a of the Food Products DPS is for Meat and Poultry for Belfast Zoo. Additional information: The initial contract period is for 1 year with the option to renew on an annual basis for a further 2 years (1 year + 1 year)

Renewal: This contract/Dynamic Purchasing System shall be for an initial period of five years. The Council reserves the right to extend for a further period.

T2358 G DPS Food Products for Category 2A Fruit and Vegetables Belfast Zoo

Category 2 Sub category 2a of the Food Products DPS is for Fruit and Vegetable's for Belfast Zoo. Additional information: The initial contract period was for 6 months with the option to renew for an additional 6 months

Renewal: This contract/Dynamic Purchasing System shall be for an initial period of five years. The Council reserves the right to extend for a further period.

Category 3 - Fish

Category 3 of the Food Products DPS is for Fish.

Renewal: This contract/Dynamic Purchasing System shall be for an initial period of five years. The Council reserves the right to extend for a further period.

Category 4 - Dairy Products

Category 4 of the Food Products DPS is for Dairy Products.

Renewal: This contract/Dynamic Purchasing System shall be for an initial period of five years. The Council reserves the right to extend for a further period.

Category 5 - Ambient Food

Category 5 of the Food Products DPS is for Ambient Food.

Renewal: This contract/Dynamic Purchasing System shall be for an initial period of five years. The Council reserves the right to extend for a further period.

Category 6 - Raptor/reptile and live animal food

Category 6 of the Food Products DPS is for Raptor/Reptile and Live Animal Food.

Renewal: This contract/Dynamic Purchasing System shall be for an initial period of five years. The Council reserves the right to extend for a further period.

T2358 D DPS Food Products Category 7 Lucerne

Category 7 of the Food Products DPS is for Lucerne.

Renewal: This contract/Dynamic Purchasing System shall be for an initial period of five years. The Council reserves the right to extend for a further period.

T2358 A DPS Food Products Category 8 Hay and Haylage

Category 8 of the Food Products DPS is for Hay and Straw.

Renewal: This contract/Dynamic Purchasing System shall be for an initial period of five years. The Council reserves the right to extend for a further period.

T2358 B DPS Food Products Category 9 Dry Animal Feed

Category 9 of the Food Products DPS is for Dry Animal Food

Renewal: This contract/Dynamic Purchasing System shall be for an initial period of five years. The Council reserves the right to extend for a further period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045497-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic, Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | 15 Jun 2023 |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,530,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £571,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT2 8DJ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN06 Belfast |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | EQUESTRIAN AND FARM FEEDS; JOHN THOMPSON & SONS; LYNAS FOOD SERVICE; MARTIN MCALEESE FRUIT & VEG; WD MEATS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03114000 - Straw and forage
- 03221200 - Fruit vegetables
- 03311000 - Fish
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15110000 - Meat
- 15500000 - Dairy products
- 15700000 - Animal feedstuffs
- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2025 at 08:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045497-2025
- 1 Aug 2025 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045404-2025
- 23 Jun 2023 at 09:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017891-2023
- 31 May 2023 at 10:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015352-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk
- http://www.e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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