--- title: "Provision of Catering Concession for National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000700010" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000700010" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000700010.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000700010.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE" published: "2022-07-11" --- # Provision of Catering Concession for National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000700010 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000700010) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000700010.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde is initiating a public procurement process for the provision of a catering concession at the new National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) headquarters in Renfrewshire, due to be operational by autumn 2022. This tender, titled "Provision of Catering Concession for National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS)," is currently in the planning stage and is related to the services industry. Interested parties must express their interest by 22nd July 2022, and further communication regarding the tender is expected on 5th August 2022. This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in catering services, particularly those that can offer a range of food and beverage options, sustainability practices, and a focus on food hygiene standards. With the NMIS expected to attract significant foot traffic from staff, visitors, and international partnerships, suppliers should be well-equipped to meet the demands of serving up to 500 potential customers. This includes the provision of café services during operational hours, and potential catering for larger events in the future, thus presenting a robust growth avenue for qualified operators in the food service industry. ## Notice The University of Strathclyde is seeking notes of interest for the provision of Cafe Services at the new NMIS Headquaters building. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The University of Strathclyde requires a single supplier to provide a catering concession within the NMIS HQ building. NMIS is an industry-led international centre of manufacturing expertise. It is where industry, research and the public sector work together to transform skills, productivity and innovation. It will attract investment and make Scotland a global leader in advanced manufacturing. NMIS HQ will be located in Renfrewshire close to Glasgow Airport and the existing Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC). Construction began in December 2020 on the NMIS HQ. It is now successfully underway, and is due to be operational by autumn 2022. The new building includes purpose built catering facilities which can be seen in the attached drawings. The University anticipate that the awarded supplier will provide the below as a minimum: - Cafe provisions between 8am - 4pm (options for extended opening to be discussed) - Hot and cold beverages - Offer plant-based & dairy free alternatives - Cakes and snacks - advanced order options e.g via email, verbal or telephone ordering - Lite lunches; sandwiches, soup, paninis - other lighter options - Hot food options longer term as numbers increase - branding and advertisements locally, design to be agreed with NMIS The awarded supplier must be able to demonstrate a focus on sustainability in the following ways: - No single use plastics/items. - Loyalty or reduce costs for using own containers. - Compostable single use cups and containers - Sustainable Coffee Beans. No coffee pods, unless recyclable, or compostable - Local produce, minimal food miles - Fair trade The awarded supplier must be able to demonstrate food hygiene accreditation and processes: - Food hygiene rating must be; 5 or a pass. - food safety management procedures based on the principles of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP). The new NMIS HQ building can accommodate up to 250 staff, and 250 visitors at any time. The University anticipate that following building handover there will be a set up and transition period, during these initial months there will be a small number of staff/ visitors on site. This will then increase to full capacity in yr1 and yr2. During the first yr it is expected visitor numbers will be high, >200-400 throughout the year, as we show members and partners the new facility. This will include local and international visits, ranging from project teams, senior executives, government officials and industry leaders. The cafe area will also be open to the General public following official opening of the building (Spring 2023). The University would also like to explore the option of the appointed supplier providing catering services for larger conferences and events in the longer term.. Interested parties are required to note their interest via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal by 22nd July. The University will then conduct market research by interested parties. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453690 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jul 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 5 Aug 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 - 55300000 - Restaurant and food-serving services - 55330000 - Cafeteria services - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55520000 - Catering services ## Release History - 11 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453690 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL453690&idx=1 11th July 2022 - NMIS HQ Food Preparation Area - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL453690 Provision of Catering Concession for National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) - The University of Strathclyde is seeking notes of interest for the provision of Cafe Services at the new NMIS Headquaters building. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=700010 - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000700010 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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