6561 - Provision of On Board Rail Catering Services

This is a call to competition by IE for the procurement of On Board Rail Catering Services for Lot 1: On Board Catering Services for Republic of Ireland Services, Lot 2: in conjunction with Translink, the provision of On Board Rail Catering Services for the Dublin / Belfast “Enterprise Service” Lot 3 (If awarded) The combined total scope of Lot 1 and Lot 2. The key requirements for this service are: • A reliable and consistently, high standard of catering experience for all customers that meets or exceeds their expectations and is considered value for money; • Ability to provide an innovative menu offering to customers at a price that is fair. • A safe, hygienic and pleasantly delivered service at all times. • Offers the most economically advantageous catering solution to both contract awarding entities. The successful caterer(s) will be responsible for the delivery of the service and management of their staff though the following key areas; • Staff Uniforms. • Training. • Maintenance of catering trolleys, urns, catering premises and equipment. • On train EPOS system and credit card payment facility. • Marketing and point of sale material. • Office equipment and IT • Catering stores equipment, shelving, goods carts etc. • Cash handling and security. • Allow for services costs such as waste disposal, water, electricity and property rent. There is a potential requirement for 78 x trolley and 151 water urns to be delivered as part of this contract. Trolley and urn must meet with IR’S specifications. This is the combined Lot 1 and Lot 2 potential requirement, the vast majority will apply to Lot 1. Further details of the scope of services is contained in the attached PQQ Document. The initial contract award is for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for an additional period of two years.

Services

03/02/2017 12:00:00

55522000-5  Catering services for transport enterprises
55523000-2  Catering services for other enterprises or other institutions