Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Transport for Wales
3 Llys Cadwyn, Taff Street
Pontypridd
CF37 4TH
Contact
Leanne Millard
Telephone
+44 2921673434
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
Transport related services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply of Alcohol for onboard Catering and Trolley Service
Reference number
C000466.00
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 24322500 - Alcohol
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
TfW requires a supplier or suppliers to supply a selection of Alcohol beverages for onboard catering services and trolley services.
The key objective of this procurement process is to secure the supply and distribution of alcoholic and associated beverages that offers Transport for Wales value for money and added value in the goods and associated services being provided.
The services were be split into 2 lots and require a premier service and standard service.
The Premier service will include beverages for passengers who have chosen a ticket to include a 3 course meal or a hot/cold buffet.
The standard service will be for standard seating on long journeys.
Lot 1 consists of Ales, Lagers, Cider, Stouts and spirits.
Lot 2 consists of Red, White, Rose wines
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £200,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply of Ales, Lagers, Ciders, Stouts and Spirits
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages
- 15911100 - Spirits
- 15961100 - Lager
- 15961000 - Beer
- 15941000 - Cider
- 24322500 - Alcohol
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
There are 4 main delivery locations:
Newport
Carmarthen
Shrewsbury
Chester
TfW reserves the right to add and or remove locations
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
TfW required one main supplier with a reserve supplier to provide Alcohol for our customers.
Lot 1 consists of
Ales, Lagers, Ciders & Stouts:
500ml NRBs, 330ml NRBs, 330ml cans.
NRBs will be for the premier service only.
Our lager and ale selection aims to be of a premium positioning. Offering well known premium brands as our standard, then moving up the category ladder into the craft sector.
The cider range consists of one apple and one fruit cider.
Spirits:
70cl and 5cl.
5cl NRBs will be required for the trolley service, for this service we require vodka, gin, flavoured gin, spiced rum, bourbon, whisky.
70cl NRBs will be required for the premier service. We will look to expand our spirits range on this service and will discuss requirements with the successful supplier.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical review / Weighting: 65%
Price - Weighting: 35%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
TfW reserves the right to add and or remove products to the service provided.
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) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply of Wines for premier and standard service
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15930000 - Wines
- 15931100 - Sparkling wine
- 15931200 - Table wine
- 24322500 - Alcohol
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
There are 4 main delivery locations:
Newport
Carmarthen
Shrewsbury
Chester
TfW reserves the right to add and or remove locations.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
TfW required one main supplier, potentially with a reserve supplier to provide Alcohol as part of our catering services.
TfW and the Supplier(s) will working in partnership to develop our wine menu. This will need to appeal to different taste profiles, covering familiar to emerging varietals, from old world to new world wines.
75cl white, red, rosé and sparkling wine
187ml white, red and rosé wine
20cl sparkling wine
Lot 2 suppliers are also required to offer Product knowledge training to TfW’s staff. This training is to be tailored to TfW and will include:
Products that will complement the food served for the premium service.
The taste and bouquet of each wine
Its origin
How to store and serve
Suppliers are to note this is not an exhaustive list and further training may be added to the contract.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical review / Weighting: 65%
Price - Weighting: 35%
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
TfW reserves the right to add and or remove products to the service
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: 2021/S 000-012015
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Supply of Ales, Lagers, Ciders, Stouts and Spirits
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Supply of Wines for premier and standard service
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11 October 2021
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fine Wines Direct UK
242 Penarth Road
Cardiff
CF118TU
Telephone
+44 2920787500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £80,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £80,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Transport for Wales are looking for suppliers to supply our fleet with Alcohol for both a premium service and trolley service.
Premier services
This is only available on the Cardiff – Holyhead service on weekdays only. From September 2021 this service will increase from two to six services per day.
The premier class catering offers two services:
- standard class which consists of a buffet car, which provides hot food and drink.
- premier class which consists of a 3-course meal prepared by our on-board chefs. TfW requires premium wines which differ from the standard class and trolley service.
Trolley service
TfW’s trolley service is available on multiple long-distance journeys. This service provides at seat catering for our customers travelling on our fleet, offering a range of alcohol and non-alcohol drinks and snacks.
Due to space constraints the suppliers are required to supply 330ml and 500ml cans/plastic bottles for Ales, Lagers, Ciders and Stouts except. Please note the 500mls will be for the premium service only.
The key objective of this procurement process is to secure Alcoholic Beverages that offer TfW value for money and added value in the goods and associated services being provided. In order to do this, the requirements have been split into two separate lots and will be awarded to a single source supplier with a reserve supplier for each lot.
Suppliers should note as part of the tender evaluation TfW will visit site (Covid19 compliant) and undertake a taste testing session for lot 2 wines only.
NOTE: TfW is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
ITT_87685
Project_47396
(WA Ref:114886)
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