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title: "Supply of food and drink for consumption on board trains"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065df8"
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# Supply of food and drink for consumption on board trains

Buyer: GA TRAINS LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065df8

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## Summary

GA TRAINS LIMITED is actively engaging in a tender process to establish contracts for supplying food and beverages for consumption on board their trains, servicing the Anglia rail network. This procurement, titled "Supply of food and drink for consumption on board trains," falls under the goods category and is segmented into multiple lots to encourage participation from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Potential suppliers are encouraged to bid for any number of these lots, with evaluation focusing on both quality and price. Key milestones include an enquiry period ending on 19 May 2026 and a submission deadline set for 29 May 2026. The contract's starting date is 3 August 2026, extending initially until August 2029 with potential renewals. This open procurement process is taking place across various locations in the United Kingdom, with an emphasis on sustainability and environmental considerations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in food service and beverage supply, to expand their market presence by capitalising on the needs of the transport sector. Firms with a strong emphasis on quality product ranges, sustainable practices, and robust service delivery mechanisms are particularly well-suited to benefit from this contract. Additionally, businesses aiming to enhance their involvement in government procurement and drive sustainability objectives will find this opportunity ideal for showcasing their capabilities. The contract’s division into lots allows flexibility and encourages SMEs to participate, fostering a competitive yet inclusive environment that may lead to substantial business growth.

## Notice

This procurement aims to establish a contract for the supply of food and beverages for retail sale on board trains across the Anglia rail network. Items include ambient snacks, fresh food items, hot and cold beverages, alcoholic drinks and associated consumables. This procurement is divided into multiple diverse lots to encourage SME engagement. Suppliers may bid for one, multiple or all lots. Evaluation will be based on the most advantageous tender, considering both quality and price. Quality considerations will include product range, service delivery, food safety, sustainability and continuous improvement. The contract will also support environmental and social value objectives, including reduction of packaging and food waste, responsible sourcing and increased SME participation.

### Lot Information

Snacks and Ambient

Supply of ready to eat snacks and ambient foods to include; Gummy Sweets, Crisps, Nuts, popcorn, single packaged biscuits, Raisin swirls, pain au chocolate, sponge cake

Renewal: Contract can be extended by two years in single 12 month increments. The authority will notify the supplier not giving less than 3 months notice of planned extensions.

Fresh Foods (Ready To Serve)

Fresh (refrigerated foods) in display ready and consumption ready packaging. Including heat to serve foods. Products include: Sandwiches, baps/rolls, sausage rolls, fresh cake slices.

Renewal: Contract can be extended by two years in single 12 month increments. The authority will notify the supplier not giving less than 3 months notice of planned extensions.

Hot Drinks

Hot Drinks including, Black Tea, Herbal Teas, Coffee Beans, Ground Coffee, Instant Coffee, Instant Hot Chocolate, Coffee 'Sticks', De-caffeinated Coffee (all formats) Also includes sugar, sweetener and portioned UHT milk.

Renewal: Contract can be extended by two years in single 12 month increments. The authority will notify the supplier not giving less than 3 months notice of planned extensions.

Soft Drinks

A range of soft drinks ready to serve. Including; Still water, sparkling water, cola (and sugar free varieties) fruit juices, energy drinks, tonic water, carbonated fruit drinks, premium sparking drinks

Renewal: Contract can be extended by two years in single 12 month increments. The authority will notify the supplier not giving less than 3 months notice of planned extensions.

Alcoholic Drinks

A selection of retail and consumption ready alcoholic beverages. To include; Beers, Lagers, White/Red and Rose Wine in 150-250ml formats, sparkling wines, Vodka (50ml bottles), Gin 50ml Bottles), Cider, alcohol free larger/beer, Premium craft beer/ale

Renewal: Contract can be extended by two years in single 12 month increments. The authority will notify the supplier not giving less than 3 months notice of planned extensions.

### Planning Information

GA would like to asses the capacity and capability of the current market to fulfil its requirements prior to tender launch. It will use this data to refine its specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033243-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,576,004 |
| Lots value | £2,576,004 |
| 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 | GA TRAINS LIMITED |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E20 1EJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | TLH East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15320000 - Fruit and vegetable juices
- 15511210 - UHT milk
- 15811300 - Croissants
- 15811500 - Prepared bread products
- 15811510 - Sandwiches
- 15811511 - Prepared sandwiches
- 15812100 - Pastry goods
- 15812120 - Pies
- 15812121 - Savoury pies
- 15812122 - Sweet pies
- 15812200 - Cakes
- 15821200 - Sweet biscuits
- 15831000 - Sugar
- 15833000 - Sugar products
- 15842000 - Chocolate and sugar confectionery
- 15842210 - Drinking chocolate
- 15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products
- 15894300 - Prepared dishes
- 15894400 - Snacks
- 15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages
- 15930000 - Wines
- 15940000 - Cider and other fruit wines
- 15961000 - Beer
- 15981100 - Still mineral water
- 15981200 - Sparkling mineral water
- 15981400 - Flavoured mineral waters
- 15982000 - Soft drinks

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 11:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033243-2026
- 27 Feb 2026 at 10:37 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017756-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033243-2026
  13th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017756-2026
  27th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://medius-supplierportal.com/
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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