This is a call to competition by IE for the procurement of on board rail catering services for on board catering services for Republic of Ireland Services.

An overview of the scope of the requirements of this contract are as follows, the list is not exhaustive.

Service requirements

— 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.

Further details are included in the attached PQQ. It Is recommended that you review these thoroughly in advance of submitting your application as it sets out the size and scale of this requirement.

This is a call to competition by IE for the procurement of on board rail catering services for on board catering services for Republic of Ireland Services.

An overview of the scope of the requirements of this contract are as follows, the list may not be exhaustive, it is being provided to inform interested applicants of the size and scale of requirements. It should be noted that changes to first class services are anticipated, this will be detailed at ITT stage.

Service requirements

— 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 tenderer will be responsible for the delivery of the service and management of their staff through 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.

Further details are included in the attached PQQ.