Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd6-cc51-7216-8f65-4bef211a98b1/supply-of-food-and-drink-for-consumption-on-board-trains

closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Supply of food and drink for consumption on board trains

[Ga Trains Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ga-trains-limited)

Estimated value

£2,576,004

Published

13 Apr 2026

Deadline

Closed

29 May 2026

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Split into 5 lots

    You can usually bid for just the lots you can deliver.
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

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.

## CPV classification

Sweet biscuits Sugar products Chocolate and sugar confectionery Prepared dishes Snacks Croissants Prepared bread products Sandwiches Prepared sandwiches Pastry goods Pies Savoury pies Sweet pies Cakes UHT milk Sugar Drinking chocolate Coffee, tea and related products Fruit and vegetable juices Still mineral water Sparkling mineral water Flavoured mineral waters Soft drinks Distilled alcoholic beverages Wines Cider and other fruit wines Beer

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-065df8-2026-04-13T12:38:37+01:00

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-065df8-2026-04-13T12:38:37+01:00)

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