Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University of Exeter
Northcote House
Exeter
EX4 4QH
Contact
Emily Wadge
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
RC000653
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/53042
one.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 above-mentioned 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 above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Food Supply
Reference number
UOE_2024_076_EW
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.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
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £9,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.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
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £9,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Start date
1 August 2025
End date
31 July 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
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2.14) Additional information
Attached as document
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.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
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
17 February 2025
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
17 February 2025
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Royal Court of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Country
United Kingdom