--- title: "Provision of Events Catering for NMIS" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000846305" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000846305" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000846305.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000846305.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "University of Strathclyde" published: "2026-10-21" --- # Provision of Events Catering for NMIS Buyer: University of Strathclyde Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000846305 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000846305) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000846305.json) ## Summary The University of Strathclyde plans a framework for event catering at the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), which the university operates in Renfrewshire. The services will cover meetings, events, conferences, exhibitions, corporate hospitality, networking receptions, VIP visits and larger-scale events. Catering will need to support gatherings ranging from 2 to 300 delegates, with flexible provision and bespoke menu development where required. The buyer is seeking high-quality food and presentation, professional front-of-house service, reliable delivery and responsive event support. The work is catering and hospitality services, including catering for events (CPV 55520000). This is at the planning stage: the buyer has announced an intention to procure, but has not invited tenders. It plans to establish a framework with up to three suppliers. The expected route to market is a framework, with later call-offs either by ranked direct award or mini-competition. The buyer anticipates publishing a further notice on 11 January 2027; this is an indicative date, not a bid deadline. Any later call-off may cover all or part of the requirement, and the university reserves the right not to award. The planning notice asks interested businesses to register by 30 October 2026 using a questionnaire, but this is market engagement rather than an invitation to tender. This planned framework may suit caterers with experience delivering events and hospitality for public or institutional clients, from small meetings to large gatherings of up to 300 people. Suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate dependable, on-time delivery, quick responses to enquiries, event support and professional front-of-house service. Strong food safety controls and allergen management will matter, alongside high food quality and presentation. The buyer is also looking for sustainable catering practices, competitive and transparent pricing, and the ability to develop bespoke menus. Firms with the operational capacity to handle varied event formats and fluctuating attendance are likely to be well placed. The framework is intended to include up to three suppliers, with future work allocated through ranked call-offs or mini-competitions. ## Notice The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde, requires the creation of a framework of up to three catering suppliers to provide high-quality catering and hospitality services for meetings, events, conferences, exhibitions, corporate hospitality, networking receptions, VIP visits and large-scale events. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde, requires the creation of a framework of up to three catering suppliers to provide high-quality catering and hospitality services for meetings, events, conferences, exhibitions, corporate hospitality, networking receptions, VIP visits and large-scale events. The framework will provide flexible, responsive, inclusive and sustainable catering solutions capable of supporting events ranging from 2 to 300 delegates. The desired outcomes of the framework are to ensure: - High-quality food and presentation - Reliable and on-time delivery - Fast response to enquiries - Responsive event support - Strong allergen management and food safety controls - Competitive and transparent pricing - Sustainable catering practices - Professional front-of-house service - Capacity to support both small and large events - Bespoke menu development where required. The University will reserve the right to call off from the Framework through either direct award (ranked) or mini-competition. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567118 | | 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 | 21 Oct 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Jan 2027 | | 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 | | Postcode area | Glasgow | | Postcode | G1 1XU | | 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 - 55500000 - Canteen and catering services - 55520000 - Catering services - 55523000 - Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions ## Release History - 21 Oct 2026 at 01:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567118 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT567118&idx=1 21st October 2026 - UOS-44775-2026 PIN Questionnaire - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT567118 Provision of Events Catering for NMIS - The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS), operated by the University of Strathclyde, requires the creation of a framework of up to three catering suppliers to provide high-quality catering and hospitality services for meetings, events, conferences, exhibitions, corporate hospitality, networking receptions, VIP visits and large-scale events. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=846305 - http://www.strath.ac.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000846305 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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