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Supply of food and drink for consumption on board trains

GA TRAINS LIMITED · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 3 Oct 2026, 01:06.

Opportunity overview

This procurement aims to establish a contract for the supply of food and beverages for retail sale on board trains across the Anglia rail network. Items include ambient snacks, fresh food items, hot and cold beverages, alcoholic drinks and associated consumables. This procurement is divided into multiple diverse lots to encourage SME engagement. Suppliers may bid for one, multiple or all lots. Evaluation will be based on the most advantageous tender, considering both quality and price. Quality considerations will include product range, service delivery, food safety, sustainability and continuous improvement. The contract will also support environmental and social value objectives, including reduction of packaging and food waste, responsible sourcing and increased SME participation.

Classification

  • CPV15320000 — Fruit and vegetable juices
  • CPV15511210 — UHT milk
  • CPV15811300 — Croissants
  • CPV15811500 — Prepared bread products
  • CPV15811510 — Sandwiches
  • CPV15811511 — Prepared sandwiches
  • CPV15812100 — Pastry goods
  • CPV15812120 — Pies
  • CPV15812121 — Savoury pies
  • CPV15812122 — Sweet pies
  • CPV15812200 — Cakes
  • CPV15821200 — Sweet biscuits
  • CPV15831000 — Sugar
  • CPV15833000 — Sugar products
  • CPV15842000 — Chocolate and sugar confectionery
  • CPV15842210 — Drinking chocolate
  • CPV15860000 — Coffee, tea and related products
  • CPV15894300 — Prepared dishes
  • CPV15894400 — Snacks
  • CPV15910000 — Distilled alcoholic beverages
  • CPV15930000 — Wines
  • CPV15940000 — Cider and other fruit wines
  • CPV15961000 — Beer
  • CPV15981100 — Still mineral water
  • CPV15981200 — Sparkling mineral water
  • CPV15981400 — Flavoured mineral waters
  • CPV15982000 — Soft drinks

Lots

  • Snacks and Ambient£1.1m
  • Fresh Foods (Ready To Serve)£515.2k
  • Hot Drinks£134k
  • Soft Drinks£134k
  • Alcoholic Drinks£741.9k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
GA250175
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Suppliers are asked to register on the Medius Supplier Portal; https://medius-supplierportal.com/ Once registered suppliers are then to email adam.rodgers@greateranglia.co.uk to be invited to view the tender documents and submit their bid.

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
29 May 2026, 16:00

Enquiry period

Ends
19 May 2026, 16:00

Expected award period

Ends
19 Jun 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Snacks and Ambient
Description
Supply of ready to eat snacks and ambient foods to include; Gummy Sweets, Crisps, Nuts, popcorn, single packaged biscuits, Raisin swirls, pain au chocolate, sponge cake
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
1,261,212
Amount
1,051,010
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Food Safety & compliance

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Compliance against Specification

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Service Delivery & Supply Chain Assessment

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Product Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Service Centre/Account Management & Contact Provision

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 7
Type
quality
Name
Sustainability & Environmental Considerations (Social Value)

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 8
Type
price
Name
Pricing Schedule/Basket of Goods

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
3 Aug 2026, 00:00
Ends
2 Aug 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Aug 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Contract can be extended by two years in single 12 month increments. The authority will notify the supplier not giving less than 3 months notice of planned extensions.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Fresh Foods (Ready To Serve)
Description
Fresh (refrigerated foods) in display ready and consumption ready packaging. Including heat to serve foods. Products include: Sandwiches, baps/rolls, sausage rolls, fresh cake slices.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
618,241
Amount
515,201
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Food Safety & compliance

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Compliance against Specification

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Service Delivery & Supply Chain Assessment

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Product Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Service Centre/Account Management & Contact Provision

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 7
Type
quality
Name
Sustainability & Environmental Considerations (Social Value)

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 8
Type
price
Name
Pricing Schedule/Basket of Goods

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
3 Aug 2026, 00:00
Ends
2 Aug 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Aug 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Contract can be extended by two years in single 12 month increments. The authority will notify the supplier not giving less than 3 months notice of planned extensions.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Hot Drinks
Description
Hot Drinks including, Black Tea, Herbal Teas, Coffee Beans, Ground Coffee, Instant Coffee, Instant Hot Chocolate, Coffee 'Sticks', De-caffeinated Coffee (all formats) Also includes sugar, sweetener and portioned UHT milk.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
160,742
Amount
133,952
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Food Safety & compliance

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Compliance against Specification

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Service Delivery & Supply Chain Assessment

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Product Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Service Centre/Account Management & Contact Provision

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 7
Type
quality
Name
Sustainability & Environmental Considerations (Social Value)

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 8
Type
price
Name
Pricing Schedule/Basket of Goods

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
3 Aug 2026, 00:00
Ends
2 Aug 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Aug 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Contract can be extended by two years in single 12 month increments. The authority will notify the supplier not giving less than 3 months notice of planned extensions.
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Soft Drinks
Description
A range of soft drinks ready to serve. Including; Still water, sparkling water, cola (and sugar free varieties) fruit juices, energy drinks, tonic water, carbonated fruit drinks, premium sparking drinks
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
160,742
Amount
133,952
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Food Safety & compliance

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Compliance against Specification

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Service Delivery & Supply Chain Assessment

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Product Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Service Centre/Account Management & Contact Provision

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 7
Type
quality
Name
Sustainability & Environmental Considerations (Social Value)

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 8
Type
price
Name
Pricing Schedule/Basket of Goods

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
3 Aug 2026, 00:00
Ends
2 Aug 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Aug 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Contract can be extended by two years in single 12 month increments. The authority will notify the supplier not giving less than 3 months notice of planned extensions.
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Alcoholic Drinks
Description
A selection of retail and consumption ready alcoholic beverages. To include; Beers, Lagers, White/Red and Rose Wine in 150-250ml formats, sparkling wines, Vodka (50ml bottles), Gin 50ml Bottles), Cider, alcohol free larger/beer, Premium craft beer/ale
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
890,267
Amount
741,889
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Food Safety & compliance

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Compliance against Specification

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Service Delivery & Supply Chain Assessment

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Product Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 6
Type
quality
Name
Service Centre/Account Management & Contact Provision

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
5
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 7
Type
quality
Name
Sustainability & Environmental Considerations (Social Value)

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
10
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 8
Type
price
Name
Pricing Schedule/Basket of Goods

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
3 Aug 2026, 00:00
Ends
2 Aug 2029, 23:59
Max Extent Date
1 Aug 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Contract can be extended by two years in single 12 month increments. The authority will notify the supplier not giving less than 3 months notice of planned extensions.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
15821200
Description
Sweet biscuits
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
15833000
Description
Sugar products
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
15842000
Description
Chocolate and sugar confectionery
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
15894300
Description
Prepared dishes
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
15894400
Description
Snacks

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
15811300
Description
Croissants
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
15811500
Description
Prepared bread products
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
15811510
Description
Sandwiches
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
15811511
Description
Prepared sandwiches
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
15812100
Description
Pastry goods
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
15812120
Description
Pies
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
15812121
Description
Savoury pies
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
15812122
Description
Sweet pies
Entry 9
Scheme
CPV
Id
15812200
Description
Cakes

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
15511210
Description
UHT milk
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
15831000
Description
Sugar
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
15833000
Description
Sugar products
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
15842210
Description
Drinking chocolate
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
15860000
Description
Coffee, tea and related products

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
15320000
Description
Fruit and vegetable juices
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
15981100
Description
Still mineral water
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
15981200
Description
Sparkling mineral water
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
15981400
Description
Flavoured mineral waters
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
15982000
Description
Soft drinks

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
15910000
Description
Distilled alcoholic beverages
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
15930000
Description
Wines
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
15940000
Description
Cider and other fruit wines
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
15961000
Description
Beer

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
033243-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
13 Apr 2026, 12:38
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
GA TRAINS LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-12544897

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
12544897

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PNZP-3886-PVCD

Address

Street Address
One Stratford Place, Montfitchet Road
Locality
London
Postal Code
E20 1EJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI41

Contact

Name
Adam Rodgers
Telephone
07483193828

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicUndertaking
Description
Public undertaking

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · London · UKI41 · E20 1EJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 017756-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 033243-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·