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UKRI-5541 Framework Agreement for BGS Keyworth Food Supplies

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) · Central government

In brief

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) is looking for suppliers for food and drink work (UK-wide).

It is a framework worth up to £240,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 22 February 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 2pm, Friday 23 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
2pm, Thursday 15 October 2026
Bids by
2pm, Friday 23 October 2026

How bids are scored

Technical / Quality 70% · Price 30%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £240,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

Conditions

  • None

The buyer expects to buy this again around September 2031.

What the notice says

UKRI wishes to establish a Framework Agreement (Agreement) with a single provider for the provision of BGS Keyworth Food Supplies (Dry, Tinned, Chilled & Frozen products). The site address for delivery of the goods and/or services is: British Geological Survey (BGS), Nicker Hill, Keyworth Nottingham NG12 5GG

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before 2pm, Thursday 15 October 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 2pm, Friday 23 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 087061-2026

About the buyer

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From notice 087061-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.