University of York Ambient, Chilled, Frozen, Fresh Meat and Non-Food

The University of York is soliciting bids for the supply of food and non-food items under an open procedure, with a total estimated value of 1,282,488 GBP excluding VAT. The procurement is divided into three distinct lots: Lot 1 for ambient, chilled, and frozen products valued at 839,993 GBP; Lot 2 for fresh meat products valued at 324,367 GBP; and Lot 3 for non-food packaging and disposables valued at 118,128 GBP. The estimated period of performance runs from March 1, 2027, to February 28, 2029, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions extending the contract to February 28, 2031. Award decisions will be based on a Most Economically Advantageous Tender approach using weighted criteria. For Lot 2, the evaluation includes price at 35 percent, sampling quality at 30 percent, delivery and service quality at 20 percent, social value at 10 percent, and product range quality at 5 percent. Other lots utilize similar weightings for price, service, social value, and product range. Interested parties must submit electronic proposals in English by December 1, 2026, at 10:00 am. The primary point of contact for this procurement is John Best.