Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Transport for Wales
3 Llys Cadwyn, Taff Street
Pontypridd
CF37 4TH
UK
Contact person: Leanne Millard
Telephone: +44 2921673434
E-mail: procurement@tfw.wales
NUTS: UKL
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://trc.cymru
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA50685
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Other: Transport related services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supply of Alcohol for onboard Catering and Trolley Service
Reference number: C000466.00
II.1.2) Main CPV code
24322500
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.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
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
200 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Supply of Ales, Lagers, Ciders, Stouts and Spirits
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15910000
15911100
15961100
15961000
15941000
24322500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
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
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical review
/ Weighting: 65%
Price
/ Weighting:
35%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
TfW reserves the right to add and or remove products to the service provided.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Supply of Wines for premier and standard service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15930000
15931100
15931200
24322500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
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.
II.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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical review
/ Weighting: 65%
Price
/ Weighting:
35%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
TfW reserves the right to add and or remove products to the service
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about 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:
2021/S 000-012015
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Supply of Ales, Lagers, Ciders, Stouts and Spirits
A contract/lot is awarded:
No
V.1 Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Supply of Wines for premier and standard service
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
11/10/2021
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from 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
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Fine Wines Direct UK
242 Penarth Road
Cardiff
CF118TU
UK
Telephone: +44 2920787500
NUTS: UKL22
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 80 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court
Royal Courts of Justice, The Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK
Telephone: +44 2079477501
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/10/2021