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title: "DoJ - NIPS - Supply and Delivery of General 'Food to Go', Sundry Items and Tobacco Items for Tuck Shop 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068844"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE"
published: "2026-04-22"
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# DoJ - NIPS - Supply and Delivery of General 'Food to Go', Sundry Items and Tobacco Items for Tuck Shop 2026

Buyer: NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068844

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## Summary

The Northern Ireland Prison Service is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "DoJ – NIPS - Supply and Delivery of General ‘Food to Go’, Sundry Items and Tobacco Items for Tuck Shop 2026". This procurement process falls under the 'goods' category and is guided by the 2023 legal regulations, with a projected value of £16,260,500 GBP excluding VAT. The contract will span five years, starting on the 1st of October 2026, and ending on the 30th of September 2031. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically by the 26th of May, 2026, with earlier deadlines for enquiries set for the 15th of May. The procurement method is open, allowing unrestricted access to tender documents and participation. This opportunity is regarded as above threshold, ensuring a wide competition base.

This tender offers substantial growth potential for businesses within the food, beverage, tobacco, and related industries. It presents significant procurement opportunities specifically for companies specialising in the supply and distribution of 'food to go', sundry, and tobacco items. SMEs with capabilities to meet the tender's selection criteria could benefit greatly from long-term business prospects. With price making up 70% of the award criteria, businesses that can competitively price their offerings while maintaining quality will be particularly well-positioned to succeed. Additionally, the procurement process accommodates businesses compliant with legislative requirements and possessing robust contract management and supply chain capabilities. Businesses registering on eTendersNI will gain a chance to build enduring relationships with a major public authority.

## Notice

The Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) (the Buyer) is an Executive agency of the Department of Justice NI (DOJ NI) and is responsible for the management of His Majesty's Prisons in Northern Ireland. The Prison Service operates under the control of the Department of Justice for Northern Ireland. It is governed by the Prison Act (Northern Ireland) 1953 and the Prison and Young Offenders Rules (Northern Ireland) 1995. The Buyer wishes to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of a range of general 'food to go', sundry items and tobacco items for purchase from the Prisoner's tuckshop at their own expense. The contract will be for a period of five (5) years with no options to extend beyond this period. Suppliers should refer to the Specification for further details of the requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036485-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | 2031-01-30 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,260,500 |
| Lots value | £16,260,500 |
| 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 | NORTHERN IRELAND PRISON SERVICE |
| Additional buyers | CPD - SUPPLIES & SERVICES DIVISION |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT8 8NA |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15990000 - Tobacco, tobacco goods and supplies

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 10:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036485-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036485-2026
  22nd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.finance-ni.gov.uk/ar
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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