Supply of Olives to Paradores de Turismo Establishments

Summary

The tender covers the supply of preserved olives to the hotels and catering establishments of Paradores de Turismo in Spain. It is divided into two separately awarded lots: Lot 1 is for pitted green Gordal olives, and Lot 2 is for whole pitted black olives and sliced black olives. Bidders may bid for one or both lots, but must offer every listed product within each lot they choose. Products, packaging and labelling must comply with the technical specifications, and prices must be quoted per kilogram. The maximum prices, excluding VAT, are €4.75/kg for Gordal olives, €3.15/kg for whole black olives and €3.35/kg for sliced black olives. Estimated annual quantities are 45,000 kg, 2,900 kg and 1,300 kg respectively, but the purchaser guarantees no minimum or maximum order volume. Deliveries are made against orders to Paradores establishments throughout Spain; the maximum delivery time is 3 working days on the mainland and 7 working days in Ceuta, Melilla, the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands. The contract runs for one year, with a possible one-year extension. The estimated annual value is €227,240 excluding VAT, and the estimated total value, including the possible extension and modifications, is €484,080 excluding VAT. Price accounts for 40 points and technical quality for 60; products are assessed by blind tasting, and a score of at least 50 out of 100 in the qualitative assessment is required to advance to the next evaluation stage. Bidders must demonstrate the required turnover and relevant supply experience and submit the required food-safety, product and packaging documents.