UK-Keyworth: Food, beverages, tobacco and related products.
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
UK Research & Innovation
www.ukri.org, Nicker Hill, Nottingham, Keyworth, NG12 5GG, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 7394401250, Email: nercprocurement@ukri.org
Contact: Helen Forsythe
Main Address: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/JX359GE2CK, Address of the buyer profile: www.ukri.org
NUTS Code: UKF14
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: Yes.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Keyworth:-Food%2C-beverages%2C-tobacco-and-related-products./JX359GE2CK
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/JX359GE2CK to the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/JX359GE2CK
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other activity:

Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title: UKRI-3729 Framework Agreement for the provision of BGS Catering Food Supplies_4 x LOTS
Reference Number: Not provided
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products.

II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES
II.1.4) Short description: Framework Agreement for the provision of The British Geological Survey (BGS) in-house catering food supplies. The framework is made up of 4 x tender Lots. Lot#1 Dry, Tinned, Chilled and Disposables; Lot#2 Frozen products; Lot#3 Fruit & Vegetables (fresh); and Lot#4 Bakery products (fresh). Tenderers can bid for one or more Lots. To access all Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 use link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Keyworth:-Food%2C-beverages%2C-tobacco-and-related-products./JX359GE2CK b
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 500,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for: maximum number of lots: 4
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 4
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Not provided

II.2) Description
II.2) Description Lot No. 1

II.2.1) Title: Dry, Tinned, Chilled and Disposable products
Lot No: Lot #1
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKF14 Nottingham

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Dry, Tinned, Chilled and Disposable products
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 54,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: An open competition procedure will be advertised upon Expiry

II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: Yes
Description of options: One x 1-year extension option available, subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the Authority.
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/JX359GE2CK

To access all Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 use link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Keyworth:-Food%2C-beverages%2C-tobacco-and-related-products./JX359GE2CK b
II.2) Description Lot No. 2

II.2.1) Title: Frozen products
Lot No: 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKF14 Nottingham

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Supply of Frozen food product supplies
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 25,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: An open competition procedure will be advertised upon Expiry

II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: Yes
Description of options: One x 1-year extension option available, subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the Authority.
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: To access all Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 use link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Keyworth:-Food%2C-beverages%2C-tobacco-and-related-products./JX359GE2CK b
II.2) Description Lot No. 3

II.2.1) Title: Fruit & Vegetables (fresh)
Lot No: 3
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKF14 Nottingham

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Supply of frozen food supplies
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 12,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: An open competition procedure will be advertised upon Expiry

II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: Yes
Description of options: One x 1-year extension option available, subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the Authority.
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: To access all Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 use link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Keyworth:-Food%2C-beverages%2C-tobacco-and-related-products./JX359GE2CK b
II.2) Description Lot No. 4

II.2.1) Title: Bakery products (fresh)
Lot No: 4
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKF14 Nottingham

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Supply of bakery products (fresh)
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: 4,000
Currency: GBP
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: An open competition procedure will be advertised upon Expiry

II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: Yes
Description of options: One x 1-year extension option available, subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the Authority.
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds:
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Identification of the project: Not provided
II.2.14) Additional information: To access all Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 use link https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Keyworth:-Food%2C-beverages%2C-tobacco-and-related-products./JX359GE2CK b


Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
Not Provided
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No

III.2) Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not Provided
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No

Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
Not Provided
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided


IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure:
Notice number in the OJ S: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 20/09/2024 Time: 14:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
Duration in month(s): 3

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 20/09/2024
Time: 14:00


Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used Yes
Electronic invoicing will be accepted Yes
Electronic payment will be used Yes
VI.3) Additional Information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.
For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Keyworth:-Food%2C-beverages%2C-tobacco-and-related-products./JX359GE2CK

To respond to this opportunity, please click here:
https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/respond/JX359GE2CK
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
UK Research and Innovation
Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN12 1FL, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1235446553, Email: commercial@ukri.org
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
Not provided
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
Not provided
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 19/08/2024

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