Finland - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - Banana chips, nuts and raisins

Leijona Catering Oy uses banana chips, nuts and raisins as part of ambient product solutions. Banana chips, nuts and raisins are part of multiple different meals, which are usually served in operational field conditions. We are seeking a framework agreement supplier for a two-year (2) contract period. The framework agreement does not grant exclusive rights to supply the products in question. The supplier supplies the goods in large batches, typically full pallets of single-packed rations of dried banana chips, nuts or raisins for Leijona Catering. Banana chips, nuts and raisins must fulfil the presented technical requirements. This procurement is divided in two (2) parts, long shelf-life items (including nuts, banana chips and raisins) and short shelf-life items (nuts). Supplier can offer to both of these parts. Supplier can be awarded 1 or 2 parts of this procurement. For the long shelf-life variant nuts, supplier must offer two (2) different flavours. Estimated yearly volume is around: 440 000 pcs for long shelf-life nuts, the maximum volume that can be purchased through this framework agreement is 950 000 products 90 000 pcs for short shelf-life nuts, the maximum volume that can be purchased through this framework agreement is 200 000 products 250 000 pcs for banana chips, the maximum volume that can be purchased through this framework agreement is 550 000 products 120 000 pcs for raisins, the maximum volume that can be purchased through this framework agreement is 260 000 products Invitation to tender will be used to select one (1) to maximum of three (3) suppliers to the framework agreement per procurement part. Minimum of 75% of the demand will be purchased from the framework agreement suppliers. However, Leijona Catering is not obligated to buy any products from selected supplier(s). Leijona is allowed to purchase similar products from the selected supplier(s) under this framework agreement. Purchases under 60 000 € can be bought directly from selected suppliers, and over purchases over 60 000 € will be tendered among framework agreement suppliers. The products must be shelf-stable at room temperature. Product net weights should be between 45-55g, and products are packed into boxes for handling purposes, and the box should contain minimum of 50 pcs. The weight of the box where products are placed cannot exceed 400 kg. The box needs to withstand storage handling and transportation by food delivery fleet. If the box is over 20 kg, it needs to be delivered on a top of a pallet. Required features of the product: The product needs to receive minimum of 6 points from flavour assessment (in scale of 1-9 points), to be eligible. Flavour, appearance and texture will be evaluated in the flavour assessment by a group of end users. (Two nut flavours) Minimum shelf-life: Long shelf-life nuts (from point of delivery): 28 months Banana Chips (from point of delivery): 26 months Raisins (from point of delivery): 26 months Product packaging: no hard packages (for example, tin cans are not allowed) The product packaging must include standard consumer information in Finnish, Swedish, and English. The product packaging must not contain any direct or indirect messaging unrelated to the product. Desired feature of the product: Possibility for private labels.; The weight of the box where products are placed cannot exceed 400 kg. The box needs to withstand storage handling and transportation by food delivery fleet. If the box is over 20 kg, it needs to be delivered on a top of a pallet. Required features of the product: The products must be shelf-stable at room temperature. Product net weights should be between 45-55g, and products are packed into boxes for handling purposes, and the box should contain minimum of 50 pcs. The product needs to receive minimum of 6 points from flavour assessment (in scale of 1-9 points), to be eligible. Flavour, appearance and texture will be evaluated in the flavour assessment by a group of end users. (Two nut flavours) Minimum shelf-life: Short shelf-life nuts (from point of delivery): 6 months Product packaging: no hard packages (for example, tin cans are not allowed) The product packaging must include standard consumer information in Finnish, Swedish, and English. The product packaging must not contain any direct or indirect messaging unrelated to the product. Desired feature of the product: Possibility for private labels.