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Provision of Ice Cream and Confectionery Mobile Catering

Tender Overview

LOCATION

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

VALUE

£1,400

DEADLINE

February 13, 2026 at 12:00

CATEGORY

Other

CPV CODE

55520000

REFERENCE

006162-2026

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Original Tender Description

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is inviting tender applications for the provision of ice cream and confectionery mobile catering services at fourteen separate Lot locations across the Borough. Please note that tenderers can submit a response for a maximum of four Lots. The successful traders will be confined to trading from a designated location within each awarded site. The successful tenders, when awarded, will not be transferable to other ABC Council locations.
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MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS

  • None explicitly stated in the provided information.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • None explicitly stated in the provided information.
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TECHNICAL CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS

  • Be capable of providing ice cream and confectionery mobile catering services.
  • Be prepared to trade from a designated location within each awarded site.
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FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • None explicitly stated in the provided information.
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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit a tender application for the provision of ice cream and confectionery mobile catering services.
  • Submit a response for a maximum of four Lots.
  • Submit the tender application by 2026-02-13T12:00:00+00:00.

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DOC
OCDS Record
OCDS Data006162-2026_ocds_record.json
Summary:
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council invites tenders for mobile ice cream and confectionery catering services across fourteen designated locations, allowing applicants to bid for a maximum of four lots.
DOC
OCDS Release Package
OCDS Data006162-2026_ocds_release.json
Summary:
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council invites tenders for mobile ice cream and confectionery catering services across 14 locations, allowing applicants to bid for a maximum of four lots.
PDF
Official PDF Version
Administrative Documents006162-2026_official.pdf
Summary:
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council invites tenders for mobile ice cream and confectionery catering services across 14 borough locations, allowing applicants to bid for a maximum of four lots for a two-year contract.
HTM
Tender Notice
Administrative Documents006162-2026.html
Summary:
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council invites tenders for mobile ice cream and confectionery catering services across 14 specific locations, with applicants limited to a maximum of four lots.

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49
Fair

Tender Quality Score

This tender provides basic information clearly but suffers from significant gaps in crucial details, particularly the absence of evaluation criteria and comprehensive eligibility/financial requirements. The lack of electronic submission and any sustainability considerations further detracts from its quality.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance60/100

The tender lacks explicitly stated mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility, and financial requirements in the provided information, which are fundamental for legal compliance, even for below-threshold procedures. The 'Missing reveal date' is also a minor procedural gap.

None explicitly stated for Mandatory Exclusion Grounds, Eligibility Requirements, Financial Requirements
Missing reveal date
Clarity50/100

While the service description and lot structure are clear, the complete absence of specified evaluation criteria is a critical flaw. The AI-extracted requirements are basic and lack the detail necessary for bidders to fully understand the expectations.

No evaluation criteria specified
AI-extracted requirements are not comprehensive
Completeness45/100

Despite providing basic administrative and timeline information, the tender is critically incomplete due to the absence of comprehensive eligibility, financial, and mandatory exclusion requirements, and most notably, the complete lack of evaluation criteria.

Missing evaluation criteria
Lack of comprehensive eligibility, financial, and mandatory exclusion requirements
Fairness35/100

The complete absence of objective and transparent evaluation criteria severely undermines fairness, as bidders cannot understand how their proposals will be judged. The lack of electronic submission also limits equal access for potential suppliers.

No evaluation criteria specified, impacting transparency and objectivity
No e-submission, limiting equal access
Practicality55/100

The tender clearly specifies contract duration and start date, which is practical. However, the absence of electronic submission is a significant practical drawback in modern procurement, increasing administrative burden for both parties.

No e-submission supported
Data Consistency65/100

Several data inconsistencies are present, including an empty 'Liable Person' field, missing codes for 'Type' and 'Procedure', and a contradiction between 'Estimated Value' being provided and 'Value Classified: Yes'. Core dates are consistent.

Empty 'Liable Person' field
Missing codes for 'Type' and 'Procedure'
Sustainability20/100

The tender completely lacks any mention or integration of green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. This represents a missed opportunity to promote broader public policy objectives through procurement.

Not green procurement
No social criteria

Strengths

Clear description of services and lot structure
Basic administrative information (title, reference, organization) is provided
CPV code and NUTS location are specified
Contract duration and start date are clearly defined
Documents are listed as available

Concerns

Critical absence of evaluation criteria
Lack of explicitly stated mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility, and financial requirements
No electronic submission option
Data inconsistencies (e.g., 'Value Classified' vs. 'Estimated Value')
No consideration for sustainability, social, or innovation aspects

Recommendations

1. Clearly define and publish comprehensive evaluation criteria to ensure transparency and fairness.
2. Explicitly state all mandatory exclusion grounds, eligibility, and financial requirements.
3. Implement an electronic submission system to enhance accessibility and efficiency.

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49/ 100 · Fair

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