--- title: "Provision of Catering Services for the AFRC (Advanced Forming Research Centre)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000587844" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000587844" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000587844.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000587844.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE" published: "2019-08-30" --- # Provision of Catering Services for the AFRC (Advanced Forming Research Centre) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000587844 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000587844) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000587844.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde is seeking to procure catering services for the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), located at 85 Inchinnan Drive, Renfrewshire. This tender, titled "Provision of Catering Services for the AFRC," is currently at the active stage of the open procurement process. The submission deadline for bids is 23rd September 2019 at 12:00 PM. The total estimated value of this contract is £162,000, and it pertains to the services industry. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the specified portal. This tender presents a significant opportunity for catering companies and businesses specialising in food services. Organisations able to cater for a range of events, from small meetings to larger marquee occasions, with a proven track record in similar contracts would be well-suited to compete. Eligible participants will need to demonstrate the required financial turnover and insurance coverage, enhancing the potential for business growth in the public sector. ## Notice This Contract Notice relates to a project to procure catering services for the AFRC (Advanced Forming Research Centre). The AFRC is not based at the University of Strathclyde's campus, it is located at 85 Inchinnan Drive, Inchinnan, PA4 9LJ, Renfrewshire. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC) has a requirement for the provision of catering services to its location at 85 Inchinnan Drive, Inchinnan, PA4 9LJ. In addition to this, the AFRC have recently leased a new site which will also require catering services, the Lightweight Manufacturing Centre (LMC), Block E, Bay 1, Westway Park, Porterfield Road, PA4 8DJ. Orders are typically placed on a daily basis, with a quick turnaround time required for events which may range in the following size and frequency; - Meeting, 2-10 delegates (Daily) - Small event, 11-30 delegates (Weekly) - Large event, 31-50 delegates (Monthly) - Marquee event, 51-100 (Annual) The scope includes, but is not limited to, the provision of, tea & coffee, breakfast, and lunch options.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the ITT contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Tender documents for further information. Renewal: The Contract will run for an initial 24 month period, with the option to extend for up to an additional 12 month period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG364688 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | 23 Sep 2019 | | Future notice date | 26 Jul 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £162,000 | | Lots value | £162,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G1 1QE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East | | Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services ### Codes - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 30 Aug 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG364688 - 27 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358621 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358621 Provision of Catering Services for the AFRC (Advanced Forming Research Centre) - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) relates to a project to procure catering services for the AFRC (Advanced Forming Research Centre). The AFRC is not based at the University of Strathclyde's campus, it is located at 85 Inchinnan Drive, Inchinnan, PA4 9LJ, Renfrewshire. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG364688 Provision of Catering Services for the AFRC (Advanced Forming Research Centre) - This Contract Notice relates to a project to procure catering services for the AFRC (Advanced Forming Research Centre). The AFRC is not based at the University of Strathclyde's campus, it is located at 85 Inchinnan Drive, Inchinnan, PA4 9LJ, Renfrewshire. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000587844 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html?VISITORID=f5ed3588-7ece-47a8-b6b6-ad1f7d3e09d4 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000587844. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000587844.json.