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Contract notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 17/02/2025

External Reference: 2025-544340

FTS Reference: 2025-001719

Contract notice

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

University of Exeter
RC000653
Northcote House
Exeter
EX4 4QH
UK
Contact person: Emily Wadge
E-mail: e.wadge@exeter.ac.uk
NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.exeter.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042

I.3)

Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=89391&B=EXETER
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:  https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=89391&B=EXETER
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Food Supply
Reference number:  UOE_2024_076_EW
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

The University is looking for a partner to supply all food supplies to the University’s internal catering functions, (at least) 6 days a week throughout the year, initially on its’ two Exeter campuses.
The contract will cover the following categories:
· Chilled Dairy, Eggs & Processed Provisions
· Grocery Ambient Dry Provisions
· Chilled & Frozen Meat, Poultry, Game, Fish & Shellfish Provisions
· Fresh, Ambient & Frozen Bakery Provisions
· Fresh & Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Produce
· Non-food Consumables and Chemicals
Contract length - 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 x 12 month
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 9000000.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

15250000  -  Seafood
15890000  -  Miscellaneous food products and dried goods
15893100  -  Food mixes
15894000  -  Processed food products
15895000  -  Fast-food products
44618420  -  Food cans
55300000  -  Restaurant and food-serving services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UK -  UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

The University is looking for a partner to supply all food supplies to the University’s internal catering functions, (at least) 6 days a week throughout the year, initially on its’ two Exeter campuses.
The contract will cover the following categories:
· Chilled Dairy, Eggs & Processed Provisions
· Grocery Ambient Dry Provisions
· Chilled & Frozen Meat, Poultry, Game, Fish & Shellfish Provisions
· Fresh, Ambient & Frozen Bakery Provisions
· Fresh & Frozen Fruit and Vegetable Produce
· Non-food Consumables and Chemicals
Contract length - 3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 x 12 month
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: 9000000.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Start: 01/08/2025  /  End: 31/07/2030
This contract is subject to renewal: yes
Description of renewals:  
3 years with the option to extend for an additional 2 x 12 month
II.2.10)

Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: no
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.12)

Information about electronic catalogues

Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.2.14)

Additional information

Attached as document

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:  Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Open procedure
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.2.2)

Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date:  17/02/2025
Local time:  12:00
IV.2.4)

Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English
IV.2.7)

Conditions for opening of tenders

Date:  17/02/2025
Local time:  12:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1)

Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement:  yes
VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Royal Court of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK