The Supply of Overseas Deployable Food

Tender description

Team Leidos are proud to be delivering the logistics commodities and services transformation (LCS(T)) Delivery partner contracts (LCS (T)/0001 dated 16.4.2015) on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (the ‘Prime Contract’). Delivery of other parts of the LCS(T) contract are delivered by Leidos Europe Ltd (LEL) and other partners (together ‘Team Leidos’). This requirement is subject to the Public Procurement Regulations and respective advertising action. The Food team, which forms part of Leidos Supply Ltd. would like to make interested suppliers aware of our requirement for Overseas Deployable Food (ODF) on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). This requirement aims to deliver a cost effective, secure food supply to the British Armed Forces and entitled personnel serving in overseas areas either in permanent or non-permanent locations. This requirement will cover (but will not be limited to) the sourcing and distribution of Food Products, Non-Food Products and beverages to overseas locations as well as to future overseas operations and/or exercises. Lot 1: The total estimated value for this Framework Agreement will be between £100,000,000 and £250,000,000. The Agreement will have an initial term of sixty [60] months, with an option to extend incrementally by up to twenty-four [24] months. The maximum Agreement term (including any extensions) will be up to eighty-four [84] months. In addition, please note that as a framework agreement there is no guarantee of business. If this is of further interest, please register on our eProcurement system, Jaggaer: https://leidos-supply.app.jaggaer.com/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59410 Supply of food commodities/services will be to both permanent and non-permanent overseas operations and exercise overseas locations specified by the MOD. An example of these locations include, but are not limited to: British Forces South Atlantic Islands, Kenya, Nepal, Germany, Norway, USA, Belize, Jordan and Oman. Supply requirements to overseas operations and exercises may potentially involve deliveries to hostile and remote locations. Potential providers must have the capability and flexibility to establish and manage supply chains for food on a global basis to cope with the demands and surge requirements of the British Armed Forces. The potential provider shall manage the supply chain to source and deliver fresh, ambient, chilled and frozen food products, as well as catering non-food products, to each permanent and non-permanent location (No. lines may vary depending on location and scope but ~400 lines per location). Representative examples of the typical types and range of products are as follows: Chilled Food Products: Dairy and Eggs (i.e. yoghurt, cheddar cheese etc.), Fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs and salad items (i.e. cauliflower, cucumber, onions, leeks, fresh herbs, broccoli and potatoes) etc. Ambient Food Products: Inc. Bakery products (i.e. caster sugar, cocoa powder etc.), Dairy/Eggs (i.e. condensed milk), Hot and Cold Beverages (i.e. Orange Juice, Tea etc.), Canned Fruit and Veg (i.e. Peeled Plum Tomatoes, Sweetcorn etc.), Cereals, Pasta and Rice, Condiments and Sauces, Dried Fruit and Veg, Confectionary/Snack items, Herbs and Spices etc. Frozen Food Products: Inc. Meat (i.e. Beefburgers, Pork Chops etc.), Seafood (i.e. Haddock Fillets), Dairy and Eggs (i.e. butter, margarine etc.), prepared items (i.e. Beef Meatballs, Diced Quorn etc.), Bakery (i.e. puff pastry, Tortillas etc.), Fruit and Veg (i.e. frozen fruits etc.), Inflight Meals. Non-Food Products: Aluminium foil, cling film, biodegradable cutlery, food handling and cleaning products etc. Logistics: Storage and transportation of food and non-food products worldwide to serve specified MOD permanent and non-permanent overseas locations. Temporary hire of static frozen, chilled and dry reefer containers with associated power generators and distribution boards and container lifting equipment for non-permanent overseas locations specified by the MOD This is a Restricted Procedure Tender Process, therefore potential providers will be able to register their interest on Leidos’ eSourcing Platform (Jaggaer). Once registered, potential providers will be able to submit a response to the Stage 1 ‘Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ)’. Should Bidders have any queries regarding Leidos’ eSourcing Platform, please contact the support team on the front page of the Jaggaer website, where it states 'Need assistance?', for help. Any queries regarding the Tender process itself, as opposed to the eSourcing Platform, should be directed through Jaggaer's messaging centre.