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# Supply of food and drink for consumption on board trains

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/supply-of-food-and-drink-for-consumption-on-board-trains-ocds-h6vhtk-065df8). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** GA TRAINS LIMITED: "Supply of food and drink for consumption on board trains". Published status: active. Published Value: £2,576,004. 5 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 29 May 2026, 16:00 BST. Published submission portal: medius-supplierportal.com.

## Key Information
- **Status:** ACTIVE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [GA TRAINS LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/ga-trains-limited-coh-12544897)
- **Published Value:** £2,576,004 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 29 May 2026 at 16:00 BST
- **Lots:** 5
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Beer, Cakes, Chocolate and sugar confectionery, Cider and other fruit wines, Coffee, tea and related products (+22 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKH
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 3 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/supply-of-food-and-drink-for-consumption-on-board-trains-ocds-h6vhtk-065df8#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-065df8`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/supply-of-food-and-drink-for-consumption-on-board-trains-ocds-h6vhtk-065df8#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [medius-supplierportal.com](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedius-supplierportal.com%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/supply-of-food-and-drink-for-consumption-on-board-trains-ocds-h6vhtk-065df8#participate

## Description
This procurement aims to establish a contract for the supply of food and beverages for  retail sale on board trains across the Anglia rail network. 
Items include ambient snacks, fresh food items, hot and cold beverages, alcoholic drinks and associated consumables.
This procurement is divided into multiple diverse lots to encourage SME engagement. Suppliers may bid for one, multiple or all lots. 
Evaluation will be based on the most advantageous tender, considering both quality and price. Quality considerations will include product range, service delivery, food safety, sustainability and continuous improvement. The contract will also support environmental and social value objectives, including reduction of packaging and food waste, responsible sourcing and increased SME participation.

## Lots (5)
### Lot 1: Snacks and Ambient
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 15821200, 15833000, 15842000, 15894300, 15894400
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £1,051,010
- **Description:** Supply of ready to eat snacks and ambient foods to include; 
Gummy Sweets, Crisps, Nuts, popcorn, single packaged biscuits, Raisin swirls, pain au chocolate, sponge cake
- **Contract Period:** 02/08/2026 to 02/08/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 2: Fresh Foods (Ready To Serve)
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 15811300, 15811500, 15811510, 15811511, 15812100, 15812120
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £515,201
- **Description:** Fresh (refrigerated foods) in display ready and consumption ready packaging. 
Including heat to serve foods.
Products include:
Sandwiches, baps/rolls, sausage rolls, fresh cake slices.
- **Contract Period:** 02/08/2026 to 02/08/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 3: Hot Drinks
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 15511210, 15831000, 15833000, 15842210, 15860000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £133,952
- **Description:** Hot Drinks including, Black Tea, Herbal Teas, Coffee Beans, Ground Coffee, Instant Coffee, Instant Hot Chocolate, Coffee 'Sticks', De-caffeinated Coffee (all formats) Also includes sugar, sweetener and portioned UHT milk.
- **Contract Period:** 02/08/2026 to 02/08/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 4: Soft Drinks
- **Lot id:** `4`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 15320000, 15981100, 15981200, 15981400, 15982000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £133,952
- **Description:** A range of soft drinks ready to serve. Including; Still water, sparkling water, cola (and sugar free varieties) fruit juices, energy drinks, tonic water, carbonated fruit drinks, premium sparking drinks
- **Contract Period:** 02/08/2026 to 02/08/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

### Lot 5: Alcoholic Drinks
- **Lot id:** `5`
- **Status:** active
- **CPV codes:** 15910000, 15930000, 15940000, 15961000
- **Delivery regions:** UKH
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £741,889
- **Description:** A selection of retail and consumption ready alcoholic beverages. To include; Beers, Lagers, White/Red and Rose Wine in 150-250ml formats, sparkling wines, Vodka (50ml bottles), Gin 50ml Bottles), Cider, alcohol free larger/beer, Premium craft beer/al...
- **Contract Period:** 02/08/2026 to 02/08/2029
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F033243-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-04-13T11:38:37.000Z
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