--- title: "ID 5177126 - DoJ - NIPS - Supply and Delivery of Fresh and Prepared Fruit and Vegetables" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-043b11" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043b11" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043b11.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043b11.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE" published: "2024-07-19" --- # ID 5177126 - DoJ - NIPS - Supply and Delivery of Fresh and Prepared Fruit and Vegetables Buyer: THE NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-043b11 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-043b11) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-043b11.json) ## Summary The Northern Ireland Prison Service, under the Department of Justice, initiated a tender for the supply and delivery of fresh and prepared fruit and vegetables. The procurement process is in the active stage, inviting bids for two lots covering different prisons. The contract duration is three years with options for two 12-month extensions. The tender deadline is 22nd March 2024. The buying organisation aims to ensure efficient delivery of goods within specified regions, adhering to quality and cost criteria. This tender presents an opportunity for suppliers in the fruit and vegetable products category to engage with the Northern Ireland Prison Service. Businesses capable of meeting the supply requirements for the specified locations and committing to long-term contractual obligations would be well-suited to participate. The open procurement method allows for fair competition, potentially leading to business growth and partnerships. Compliance with UK procurement regulations and standards is essential for successful engagement in this public procurement process. ## Notice The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) (the Buyer) is an Executive agency of and operates under the control of the Department of Justice for Northern Ireland (DOJ) and is responsible for the management of His Majesty's Prisons in Northern Ireland. It is governed by the Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953 and the Prison and Young Offenders Rules (Northern Ireland) 1995. The Buyer requires a Supplier(s) to supply and deliver fresh and prepared fruit and vegetables. The requirement has been split into two lots. Lot 1 - Maghaberry Prison and Hydebank Wood College and Women's Prison and Lot 2 - Magilligan Prison. Tenderers may bid for one or both Lots providing they have the capacity to deliver the requirement as stated. The Supplier must provide all items listed within the Lot. The contract will be for a period of three (3) years followed by two optional extension periods of twelve (12) months each. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Maghaberry Prison and Hydebank Wood College and Women's Prison The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) (the Buyer) is an Executive agency of and operates under the control of the Department of Justice for Northern Ireland (DOJ) and is responsible for the management of His Majesty's Prisons in Northern Ireland. It is governed by the Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953 and the Prison and Young Offenders Rules (Northern Ireland) 1995. The Buyer requires a Supplier(s) to supply and deliver fresh and prepared fruit and vegetables. The requirement has been split into two lots. Lot 1 - Maghaberry Prison and Hydebank Wood College and Women's Prison and Lot 2 - Magilligan Prison. Tenderers may bid for one or both Lots providing they have the capacity to deliver the requirement as stated. The Supplier must provide all items listed within the Lot. The contract will be for a period of three (3) years followed by two optional extension periods of twelve (12) months each. Options: 2 options to extend for periods of 12 months each. Lot 2 - Magilligan Prison The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) (the Buyer) is an Executive agency of and operates under the control of the Department of Justice for Northern Ireland (DOJ) and is responsible for the management of His Majesty's Prisons in Northern Ireland. It is governed by the Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953 and the Prison and Young Offenders Rules (Northern Ireland) 1995. The Buyer requires a Supplier(s) to supply and deliver fresh and prepared fruit and vegetables. The requirement has been split into two lots. Lot 1 - Maghaberry Prison and Hydebank Wood College and Women's Prison and Lot 2 - Magilligan Prison. Tenderers may bid for one or both Lots providing they have the capacity to deliver the requirement as stated. The Supplier must provide all items listed within the Lot. The contract will be for a period of three (3) years followed by two optional extension periods of twelve (12) months each. Options: 2 options to extend for periods of 12 months each. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022567-2024 | | 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 | 19 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Jul 2024 | | 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 | THE 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 - 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products ## Release History - 19 Jul 2024 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022567-2024 - 19 Feb 2024 at 11:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005354-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/topics/procurement - https://www.justice-ni.gov.uk/topics/prisons ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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