Operation of a social kitchen at the Ministry of Defence in the city of Varna
About This Opportunity
TranslatedThis tender concerns the provision of social kitchen services for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) located in Varna, Bulgaria. The service will be performed in accordance with current regulations, specifically Decree No. N-4/18.04.2024 on the organization and activities of military clubs, social kitchens, and residences for retired military personnel, veterans, and disabled veterans, as well as the Rules for the functioning and organization of social kitchens within the MoD. The scope of work involves the preparation and provision of lunch for up to 35 individuals, served on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00. The contractor must ensure compliance with all applicable legal requirements at the time of service delivery, adapting to any regulatory changes. A key requirement is the provision of a suitable premises with good urban accessibility for users, considering their advanced age, mobility issues, and general health conditions. This facility must accommodate on-site dining, meet all necessary sanitary and hygiene standards, and possess registration from relevant control bodies in accordance with Bulgarian legislation. If an on-site facility cannot be secured, the prepared hot meals must be delivered to a location provided by the Executive Agency "Military Clubs and Military Recreation" at the Military Club in Varna, located at 2 Vladislav Varnenchik Blvd. The contractor must also possess at least one owned or leased transport vehicle that meets hygiene requirements for food delivery. This vehicle requirement is waived if dining takes place at the food preparation facility. Further details regarding the specific types and quantities of food required are available in the full tender documentation.
This is a services contract in the social protection and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Catering. Located in Bulgaria, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of BGN 118,311.
Published through TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU), a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the social protection sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
Auto-translated from bgThe subject of the allocated position is carried out in accordance with the conditions of the current normative acts for this activity, regulated by Ordinance No. N-4/18.04.2024 on the organization and activity of military clubs, social kitchens and homes for retired military personnel, veterans and disabled servicemen, and the Rules for the functioning and organization of social kitchens at the Ministry of Defence. Preparation and provision of lunch, the subject of the allocated position, is carried out every working day of the week for up to 35 diners, with the prepared lunch for entitled persons being carried out every working day of the week, between the hours of: 12:00 to 13:00. The execution must be carried out in accordance with all requirements of the normative regulations in force at the date of each service, and in the event of changes to the same, the execution must be carried out in accordance with the current legal norms. When performing the service, the contractor must provide a suitable premises with a good urban location, accessible to users, given their advanced age, impaired mobility, deteriorated general health condition, where the users of the service are to be served. The premises must offer conditions for dining on-site, comply with the necessary sanitary and hygiene requirements, and have a registration issued by specialized control bodies, according to the current legislation of the Republic of Bulgaria. In case of impossibility to provide premises, the prepared hot meal should be delivered to premises provided by the Executive Agency "Military Clubs and Military Recreation", located at the Military Club in Varna, Vladislav Varnenchik Blvd. No. 2. The contractor must have at least 1 (one) own/leased transport vehicle that meets the hygiene requirements. In the event that the meals are served in the facility where the food is prepared, the requirement for a transport vehicle is waived. A full description of the needs by type, quantity, quality, place and deadline of execution, as well as the specific requirements related to the subject of the allocated position, are contained in the attached Technical Specification – Appendix No. 3.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on December 9, 2025. Last refreshed 34 days ago. Original language: bg. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Изпълнителна агенция “Военни клубове и военно-почивно дело”
Изпълнителна агенция “Военни клубове и военно-почивно дело” has issued 37 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 24 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Construction & Civil Works, and Information & Communication Technology. All notices are published for Bulgaria. Notices are distributed via TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: September 4, 2026.
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What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Social Protection & Welfare sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Бирабар 2018 ЕООД was awarded the contract for BGN 118,311. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Bulgaria. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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Is this tender still open?
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This notice was issued by Изпълнителна агенция “Военни клубове и военно-почивно дело” in Bulgaria. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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