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UKRI-5541 Framework Agreement for BGS Keyworth Food Supplies

Awarded to SOUTH LINCS FOODSERVICE LIMITED

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI)(buyer)

Published
Published 14 September 2026
Deadline
Closed 23 October 2026

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Overview

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is establishing a single-provider framework agreement for the supply of food products (dry, tinned, chilled, and frozen items) to the British Geological Survey site in Keyworth, Nottingham. The estimated value is £240,000 and the submission deadline is 23 October 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£240,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
Contract type
Framework agreement
SME suitable
Yes
Published
14 September 2026
Questions by
15 October 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Award outcome

Awarded value
£240,000
Award date
4 November 2026
Contract period
22 February 2027 → 21 February 2029
Contract length
2 years
Could run to
22 February 2031
Bids received
2
Winner
  • SOUTH LINCS FOODSERVICE LIMITED

This contract ends on 21 February 2029, or 22 February 2031 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

SOUTH LINCS FOODSERVICE LIMITED

Based in
Slough
Public contracts won
3
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Competition and scoring

Bids received

2

2 from SMEs

Open and restricted tenders in Food, beverages, tobacco and related products drew a median of 3 bids over the last 24 months; 22% received only one.

How bids were scored

Price 30% · Quality 70%

  • Technical / Quality70%
  • Price30%

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Market context

Typical award in Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

£450,356

Median of 538 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 47% below the median.

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) in the last 12 months

1,725

contracts awarded, worth £253,388,417 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    5 November 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    14 September 2026

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