Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
TFW
https://tfw.wales/
Pontypridd
CF37 4TH
Contact
Edward Jones
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKL - Wales
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA50685
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Other activity
Rail
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply of Catering Equipment
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 39310000 - Catering equipment
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
TFW Catering is seeking a wholesale Catering equipment supplier for our on-board retail and premier restaurant service operations.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £435,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 39310000 - Catering equipment
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKL - Wales
Main site or place of performance
Carmarthen, Newport, Shrewsbury, Chester.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
TFW Catering has a requirement for a Food & Beverage equipment supplier for our retail and premier restaurant service operations. To supply Transport for Wales four catering service centres
Locations
Carmarthen SA31 2BE
Newport High St, Newport NP20 4AX
Shrewsbury Castle Foregate, Shrewsbury SY1 2DQ
Chester CH1 3DR
As well as the preparation and development kitchen (when open) in Newport
Due to our current tendered agreement concluding we are keen to engage and commence a working relationship with the successful tender as soon as possible. The successful tender would Satisfy localized procurement focusing on local suppliers and supporting the Welsh economy by interacting with Welsh suppliers to introduce them to the TFW brand. To work with and support local Welsh suppliers and support TFW initiatives in utilizing local suppliers. The successful tender is expected to support TFW in achieving its objectives of being plastic-free in 2023 and support further sustainability objectives. Transport for Wales is currently undergoing an exciting rebrand for our premier food service offer and the successful bidder would expect to collaborate and support our Blas principles. The successful tender is expected to Support online ordering / Invoicing and reconciliation allowing us to manage orders and products via this method. The Wellbeing of Future Generations Act will underpin the quality criteria when evaluating the bids to ensure that the preferred supplier will share in our ambitions to strive for a positive impact on social, economic, cultural, and environmental well-being, and has previously referenced Work with and support local Welsh suppliers.
The successful bidder will support the operation of our food service and trolley service and items to be supplied include.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2023/S 000-024935
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 November 2023
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 3
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ALLIANCE DISPOSABLES LIMITED
Alliance House, Marshfield Bank
Crewe
CW28UY
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £435,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=131861.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(WA Ref:131861)
The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia.
(WA Ref:148723)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
Telephone
+44 2079477501
Country
United Kingdom