Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
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.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
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: C000573.00
II.1.2) Main CPV code
24322500
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
TfW is looking to appoint 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 will be split into 2 lots and will 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 will consist of Ales, Lagers, Cider, and stouts
Lot 2 will consist of spirits
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
160 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 1
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Supply of Ales, Lagers, Ciders, and Stouts
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15961000
15941000
24322500
15961100
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 are looking for one main supplier to provide Alcohol for our customers.
Lot 1 will consist of
Ales, Lagers, Ciders & Stouts:
500ml NRBs, 330ml NRBs, 330ml cans.
NRBs will be for the premier service only.
Our lager and ale selection will aim 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 will be needed to consist of one apple and one fruit cider.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical review
/ Weighting: 65%
Price
/ Weighting:
35%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
an extension for 12 months
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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 Spirits for premier and standard service
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15910000
24322500
15911100
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 are looking for one main supplier to provide Alcohol as part of our catering services.
TfW and the Supplier(s) will working in partnership to develop our a menu. This will need to appeal to different taste profiles, covering familiar to emerging varietals, from old world to new world.
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
Criteria below:
Quality criterion: Technical review
/ Weighting: 65%
Price
/ Weighting:
35%
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 36
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Option to extend for 12 months
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
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 III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
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
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
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
15/11/2021
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
CY
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 12 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
15/11/2021
Local time: 12:00
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
48 months
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
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 products 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 single source supplier(s) for each lot or both lots.
NOTE: TfW is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk
ITT_90593
Project_48561
NOTE: The authority is using eTenderwales to carry out this procurement process. To obtain further information record your interest on Sell2Wales at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=114877
(WA Ref:114877)
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