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Published 22 Jul 2024, 17:00 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Ambient Products, Chilled Products and Fresh Prepared Vegetables - 4845399

Official notice

Authority: Procurement and Logistics Service·Consortium: 18 public authorities

7 lotsGoodsOpen procedureMax 7 lots to bid
Final published estimate£33,628,950initial estimate £1 · 1 value update
Submissions closed 28 Oct 2024awarded 22 Jan 2025
Awarded to Henderson Foodservice Limited, Sysco Foods NI Limited7 awards

What is being bought7 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Ambient Products, Chilled Products and Fresh Prepared Vegetables

CPV: Apple juice · Apricot jam · Assorted dairy products · Baked beans · Beans in tomato sauce · Blackcurrant jam · Broths · Canned goods · Canned or tinned fish and other prepared or preserved fish · Canned peas · Canned tomatoes · Canned vegetables · +65 more

Lots and requirements (7)Procurement structure

7 lots · all with a published value (£33,628,950 together) · a supplier may bid for at most 7 of them
Lot #1Preserves, Spreads, Sugars, Desserts and JelliesAwardedRenewalPublished value£8,836,665

Ambient Products, Chilled Products and Fresh Prepared Vegetables. Additional information: The award criteria was the criteria stated in the specifications, in the CFT or to negotiate or in the descriptive documents. The estimated value as per contract notice 2024/S 000-031033 excluding VAT was a range between 5 891 110.00 GBP - 8 836 665.00 GBP. The total value includes the options of extending for any period up to and including 24 months.

Extensions: Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months. · Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Confectionery, Crisps, Biscuits and Savoury SnacksAwardedRenewalPublished value£6,060,398

Ambient Products, Chilled Products and Fresh Prepared Vegetables. Additional information: The award criteria was the criteria stated in the specifications, in the CFT or to negotiate or in the descriptive documents. The estimated value as per contract notice 2024/S 000-031033 excluding VAT was a range between 4 040 265.00 GBP - 6 060 397.50 GBP. The total value includes the options of extending for any period up to and including 24 months.

Extensions: Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months. · Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #3Cold BeveragesAwardedRenewalPublished value£7,960,583

Ambient Products, Chilled Products and Fresh Prepared Vegetables. Additional information: The award criteria was the criteria stated in the specifications, in the CFT or to negotiate or in the descriptive documents. The estimated value as per contract notice 2024/S 000-031033 excluding VAT was a range between 5 307 055.00 GBP - 7 960 582.50 GBP. The total value includes the options of extending for any period up to and including 24 months.

Extensions: Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months. · Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #4Tinned Foods and Dehydrated SoupsAwardedRenewalPublished value£4,675,410

Ambient Products, Chilled Products and Fresh Prepared Vegetables. Additional information: The award criteria was the criteria stated in the specifications, in the CFT or to negotiate or in the descriptive documents. The estimated value as per contract notice 2024/S 000-031033 excluding VAT was a range between 3 116 940.00 GBP - 4 675 410.00 GBP. The total value includes the options of extending for any period up to and including 24 months.

Extensions: Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months. · Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #5YoghurtsAwardedRenewalPublished value£3,725,738

Ambient Products, Chilled Products and Fresh Prepared Vegetables. Additional information: The award criteria was the criteria stated in the specifications, in the CFT or to negotiate or in the descriptive documents. The estimated value as per contract notice 2024/S 000-031033 excluding VAT was a range between 2 483 825.00 GBP - 3 725 737.50 GBP. The total value includes the options of extending for any period up to and including 24 months.

Extensions: Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months. · Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #6Fresh Prepared VegetablesAwardedRenewalPublished value£1,054,058

Ambient Products, Chilled Products and Fresh Prepared Vegetables. Additional information: The award criteria was the criteria stated in the specifications, in the CFT or to negotiate or in the descriptive documents. The estimated value as per contract notice 2024/S 000-031033 excluding VAT was a range between 702 705.00 GBP - 1 054 057.50 GBP. The total value includes the options of extending for any period up to and including 24 months.

Extensions: Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months. · Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #7Gluten Free SnacksAwardedRenewalPublished value£1,316,100

Ambient Products, Chilled Products and Fresh Prepared Vegetables. Additional information: The award criteria was the criteria stated in the specifications, in the CFT or to negotiate or in the descriptive documents. The estimated value as per contract notice 2024/S 000-031033 excluding VAT was a range between 877 400.00 GBP - 1 316 100.00 GBP. The total value includes the options of extending for any period up to and including 24 months.

Extensions: Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months. · Optional extension for up to a maximum of an additional 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
22 Jul 2024, 17:00 BST
Last source update
30 Jan 2025, 14:10 GMT
Award evaluation window
28 Oct 2024 – …
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-003114
Classification (CPV)
Apple juiceApricot jamAssorted dairy productsBaked beansBeans in tomato sauceBlackcurrant jamBrothsCanned goodsCanned or tinned fish and other prepared or preserved fishCanned peas
+67 moreCanned tomatoesCanned vegetables
Delivery area
Northern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-048378 Find a Tender

Publisher note: In section I.2, it is stated that this procurement is a joint procedure and contract awarded is by a Central Purchasing Body. This contract is not a joint contract, it is a Central Purchasing Body Contract operated by BSO PaLS on behalf of the participants listed in section I.1. Compliance with all elements of the specification and all requirements as listed in the tender documentation has been demonstrated. The estimated value as per the contract notice 2024/S 000-031033 excluding VAT was a range between 22 419 300.00 GBP - 33 628 950.00 GBP. The total includes the options of extending any options up to and including 24 months.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: eTendersNI · Who buys & how to bid on eTendersNI
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free Northern Ireland registration
Submission deadline
28 Oct 2024, 15:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en
Bids opened
28 Oct 2024, 15:30 GMT
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

28 Oct 2024 → 30 Jan 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Submission deadline
    28 Oct 2024, 15:00 GMT
  2. Bids opened
    28 Oct 2024, 15:30 GMT
  3. Bids must remain valid until
    26 Jan 2025, 23:59 GMT
  4. Notice published
    30 Jan 2025, 14:10 GMT

Notice history

3 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 27 Sept 2024
  1. Published value updated to £33,628,950
    27 Sept 2024, 15:18 BST
    was £1
  2. Deadline moved to 28 Oct 2024, 15:00 GMT
    27 Sept 2024, 15:18 BST
    +77 days · was 12 Aug 2024, 15:00 BST
  3. Status changed to complete
    30 Jan 2025, 14:10 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 7
Awarded value £23,675,0867 contracts exc. VAT
Bids received 35
Contracts signed 7latest 22 Jan 2025

Contracts

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Preserves, Spreads, Sugars, Desserts and Jellies5bids · 5 electronic · 1 from abroad0——
2 · Confectionery, Crisps, Biscuits and Savoury Snacks5bids · 5 electronic · 1 from abroad0——
3 · Cold Beverages5bids · 5 electronic · 1 from abroad0——
4 · Tinned Foods and Dehydrated Soups5bids · 5 electronic · 1 from abroad0——
5 · Yoghurts5bids · 5 electronic · 1 from abroad0——
6 · Fresh Prepared Vegetables5bids · 5 electronic · 1 from abroad0——
7 · Gluten Free Snacks5bids · 5 electronic · 1 from abroad0——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

18 public bodies on the notice

Procurement and Logistics Service

Contracting authorityBody governed by public lawHealth 77 Boucher Crescent, Belfast, UK, BT12 6HUContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Consortium members and other public bodies

  • Belfast Health and Social Care TrustContracting authority Belfast, UKContact email
  • Business Services OrganisationContracting authority Belfast, UKContact email
  • Children’s Court Guardian Agency for Northern IrelandContracting authority Belfast, UKContact email
  • DOH - Strategic Planning and Performance GroupContracting authority Belfast, UKContact email
  • NI Ambulance Service TrustContracting authority Belfast, UKContact email
  • NI Blood Transfusion ServiceContracting authority Belfast, UKContact email
  • NI Fire and Rescue ServicesContracting authority Lisburn, UKContact email
  • NI Medical and Dental Training AgencyContracting authority Belfast, UKContact email
  • NI Patient Client CouncilContracting authority Belfast, UKContact email
  • NI Practice and Education Council for Nursing and MidwiferyContracting authority Belfast, UKContact email
  • NI Public Health AgencyContracting authority Belfast, UKContact email
  • NI Regulation and Quality Improvement AuthorityContracting authority Belfast, UKContact email
  • NI Social Care CouncilContracting authority Belfast, UKContact email
  • Northern Health and Social Care TrustContracting authority Antrim, UKContact email
  • South Eastern Health and Social Care TrustContracting authority Belfast, UKContact email
  • Southern Health and Social Care TrustContracting authority Portadown, UKContact email
  • Western Health and Social Care TrustContracting authority Londonderry, UKContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

2 commercial parties on the notice

Official documents & specifications (4)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria
  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria