Stale Pre-tender

Supply of food and drink for consumption on board trains

Details

Value
£2,576,004
Topic
Fruit and vegetable juices
Published
27 February 2026
Submission
26 March 2026

Tender description

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.

Timeline

  1. Completed: Pre-tender published27 February 2026
    Current notice

About the buyer

GA Trains Limited runs the Greater Anglia train services and buys as a public sector rail operator. The company is a subsidiary of DfT Operator Limited, a public corporation. Greater Anglia services moved into public ownership on 12 October 2025. A 2025 tender covers maintenance of the Greater Anglia train fleet. Each bidder decides whether items are delivered in-house or through a subcontract.

Bidders on that tender need RISQS accreditation for the relevant codes.

Over the past 5 years, most of GA Trains Limited's contract awards have been in repair and maintenance, IT services and office and computing equipment.

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