The Supply and delivery of Ambient (Dry Goods) to the Irish Defence Forces

Tender description

The contract is expected to run from 01 September 2014 to 31 August 2016 with an option to extend for a further year subject to a performance measurement review. The estimated value of this contract is circa €2,400,000 over 36 months. This equates to an annual spend of €800,000 which is approximately 22.22% of the Defence Forces Food and Catering annual provisions budget. The requirement of the contract is to supply and deliver Ambient (Dry Goods) Food Products to all Seventeen (17) military locations as and when required. The supplies to be provided under the Contract shall be delivered to the satisfaction of the Minister and his/her agent in accordance with the specified requirements. This is a framework contract which is demand driven and quantities attached in the pricing schedule are an indication of previous usage and may be subject to significant variances. Defence Forces personnel at both a local and national level will monitor quality of service The Defence Forces carry out the procurement of food products in an open and transparent manner and in line with National and EU Public Procurement guidelines. The procurement process for Ambient (Dry Goods) products will be conducted in accordance with those procedures and the basic principles of transparency and equal treatment will be adhered to. All personnel involved in the award process have significant experience and education in public procurement. The tender is in 1(one) lot, Locations for delivery are as follows : Cathal Bruagha Barracks, Dublin; McKee Barracks, Dublin; Casement Aerodrome, Baldonnel; Gormanston Camp, Co Meath; Aiken Barracks, Dundalk, Co. Louth; Ceannt Barracks, Curragh, Co. Kildare; Pearse Barracks, Curragh, Co. Kildare; Coolmoney Camp, Co. Wicklow. Collins Barracks, Cork; Sarsfield Barracks, Limerick; CSS Naval Base, Haulbowline; Naval Depot Store, Haulbowline; Lynch Camp, Kilworth; Stephen Barracks, Kilkenny; Custume Barracks, Athlone; Mellows Barracks, Co. Galway; Fin