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title: "Supply of Catering Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f69f"
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# Supply of Catering Equipment

Buyer: TFW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f69f

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## Summary

Transport for Wales (TFW) recently conducted a procurement process for the supply of catering equipment for its on-board retail and premier restaurant service operations, completing this tender on 1st November 2023. The procurement, carried under an open procedure, aligns with the CELEX 32014L0024 legal basis and is categorized under the CPV code 39310000 for catering equipment. This process was active as of 24th August 2023, targeting key locations in Carmarthen, Newport, Shrewsbury, and Chester. The procurement aimed to support local suppliers, promoting sustainability and environmental objectives, in adherence to the Wellbeing of Future Generations Act. The tender had important deadlines, with electronic submissions through the Sell2Wales platform and an end date for submissions on 22nd September 2023, followed by a bid opening date on 25th September 2023.

This procurement offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in catering equipment supply. The contract, awarded to Alliance Disposables Limited for an amount of £435,000, underscores the emphasis on quality and competitive pricing, with evaluation criteria giving 70% weightage to quality and 30% to price. This tender process is ideal for SMEs and companies capable of electronic ordering and invoicing, supporting initiatives to become plastic-free and sustainability goals. It is particularly suited for businesses that can effectively collaborate with TFW to support their rebranding efforts and local Welsh suppliers. This creates avenues for businesses to introduce their products to TFW’s four major catering service centres and gain a foothold in the Welsh market through long-term engagement and support of local economic activities.

## Notice

TFW Catering is seeking a wholesale Catering equipment supplier for our on-board retail and premier restaurant service operations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

TFW Catering has a requirement for a Food & Beverage equipment supplier for our retail and premier restaurant service operations. To supply Transport for Wales four catering service centres Locations Carmarthen SA31 2BE Newport High St, Newport NP20 4AX Shrewsbury Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury SY1 2DQ Chester CH1 3DR As well as the preparation and development kitchen (when open) in Newport Due to our current tendered agreement concluding we are keen to engage and commence a working relationship with the successful tender as soon as possible. The successful tender would Satisfy localized procurement focusing on local suppliers and supporting the Welsh economy by interacting with Welsh suppliers to introduce them to the TFW brand. To work with and support local Welsh suppliers and support TFW initiatives in utilizing local suppliers. The successful tender is expected to support TFW in achieving its objectives of being plastic-free in 2023 and support further sustainability objectives. Transport for Wales is currently undergoing an exciting rebrand for our premier food service offer and the successful bidder would expect to collaborate and support our Blas principles. The successful tender is expected to Support online ordering / Invoicing and reconciliation allowing us to manage orders and products via this method. The Wellbeing of Future Generations Act will underpin the quality criteria when evaluating the bids to ensure that the preferred supplier will share in our ambitions to strive for a positive impact on social, economic, cultural, and environmental well-being, and has previously referenced Work with and support local Welsh suppliers. The successful bidder will support the operation of our food service and trolley service and items to be supplied include.

Renewal: Option to extend for further 1 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007870-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £435,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £435,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TFW |
| Locality | PONTYPRIDD |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF37 4TH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Pontypridd Town |
| Westminster constituency | Pontypridd |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLIANCE DISPOSABLES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39310000 - Catering equipment

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007870-2025
- 24 Aug 2023 at 11:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024935-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tfwrail.wales
- https://tfw.wales/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=131861
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA50685
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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