Supply of Alcohol for onboard Catering and Trolley Service

A Tender Notice
by TRANSPORT FOR WALES

Source
Find a Tender
Type
Contract (Goods)
Duration
35.5 month
Value
£-£200K
Sector
MISCELLANEOUS
Published
28 May 2021
Delivery
To 26 Jun 2024 (est.)
Deadline
12 Jul 2021 11:00

Concepts

Location

United Kingdom: There are 4 main delivery locations: Newport Carmarthen Shrewsbury Chester TfW reserves the right to add and or remove locations

Geochart for 1 buyers and 0 suppliers

1 buyer

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, Stouts and spirits. Lot 2 will consist of Red, White, Rose wines

Lot Division

1 Supply of Ales, Lagers, Ciders, Stouts and Spirits

TfW are looking for one main supplier with a reserve 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. 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.
2 Supply of Wines for premier and standard service

TfW are looking for one main supplier 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.

Award Criteria

Technical review 65%
price 35%

CPV Codes

  • 24322500 - Alcohol
  • 15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages
  • 15911100 - Spirits
  • 15961100 - Lager
  • 15961000 - Beer
  • 15941000 - Cider
  • 15930000 - Wines
  • 15931100 - Sparkling wine
  • 15931200 - Table wine

Indicators

  • Restrictions apply to the lot award allocation.
  • This is a recurring contract.
  • Options are available.
  • Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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. This service offers a prime opportunity for TfW catering staff to upsell premium products to our customers. 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 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=110399 Under the terms of this contract the successful supplier(s) will be required to deliver Community Benefits in support of the authority’s economic and social objectives. Accordingly, contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations. The Community Benefits included in this contract are: please refer to tender documentation for futher information (WA Ref:110399)

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