Preparation and delivery of ready-to-eat meals for the needs of VMA-MBAL-Sliven
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TranslatedThis public procurement tender is for the provision of catering services, specifically the preparation and delivery of ready-to-eat meals for the Military Medical Academy Hospital (VMA-MBAL) in Sliven, Bulgaria. The scope of work involves organizing daily meals for eligible recipients, including patients on specific diets and VMA personnel (on-duty and operational teams, and those working under specific labor conditions). The services are detailed in the Technical Specification, Part 2 of the tender documentation, outlining types, quantities, and costs per meal day. The catering will be provided via a service that includes daily delivery of packaged hot meals, adhering to all Bulgarian regulations. Meals are to be prepared and delivered three times daily according to a schedule set by the contracting authority. The prepared food must meet specific quantity, quality, caloric value, and chemical composition requirements for rational and dietary nutrition, in line with approved diets and recipe books for hospital catering. The quantities specified in the Technical Specification are indicative and not binding. The actual execution of the contract will be determined by the needs of the contracting authority.
This is a services contract in the culture and heritage sector. Located in Bulgaria, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of BGN 520,130.
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 culture and heritage 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 this public procurement is a "service" within the meaning of Art. 3, para. 1, item 3 of the Public Procurement Act (PPA). The scope, volume, and requirements for the execution of the public procurement for each lot are described and regulated in detail in the Technical Specification, PART 2 of the tender documentation. Performance of activities (services) for organizing daily meals for categories of eaters entitled to free meals: patients on diets; VMA personnel (on-duty and operational teams and those working under specific working conditions), described in detail by type, quantity, and cost per meal day, according to the Technical Specification for the lot - Annexes No. 1, 1.1, 1.2-A and 1.2-B, 1.3 and 1.4, an integral part of the documentation. The organization of meals at VMA for the lot is carried out through catering - service and daily delivery of ready-to-eat packaged hot meals in compliance with all regulatory provisions in the Republic of Bulgaria. The preparation of meals and deliveries are carried out daily - 3 (three) times a day according to a schedule determined by the Contracting Authority. The prepared meals must meet the quantity, quality, caloric value, and chemical composition for rational and dietary nutrition in accordance with the diets and recipe books approved by the Contracting Authority for hospital nutrition. The indicated quantities in the Technical Specification – Annexes No. 1.2-A and 1.2-B are indicative/forecast and do not oblige the Contracting Authority to fulfill them in full. The actual execution of the public procurement is determined based on patient admissions and the number of personnel meeting the conditions of the Regulations and normative provisions of the Ministry of Defense (MoD), Ministry of Health (MoH), Council of Ministers (CoM), Labour Code (LC), orders of the Head of VMA, REGULATION No. H-1 of July 23, 2024, on the environmental requirements for certain products, subject of public procurement, as well as the financial resources for the execution of the procurement. In case of changes in the regulatory framework, as well as in case of elimination of the need to provide food for military personnel and civilian employees, including on the basis of Art. 3, para. 1 of Regulation No. H-5/02.04.2015 on the conditions, procedure and norms for providing free food and refreshing drinks to military personnel and civilian employees of the MoD, structures directly subordinate to the Minister of Defense and the Bulgarian Army, and cadets in higher military schools in peacetime, as well as in case of staff/structural changes in VMA and its units in the country, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to notify the contractor in writing of the changes regarding the elimination of types of meals, as well as to change the types of meals. The categories of persons being fed according to Regulation No. H-5/02.04.2015 applies to all VMA structures. The subject of the public procurement includes the following activities: Daily preparation and delivery of ready-to-eat meals for patients and staff in the medical facility, described in detail in the Technical Specification; Daily delivery of meals for all categories of eaters in the medical facility, described in detail in the Technical Specification - Annex No. 1; The prepared meals are delivered in individual disposable packaging intended for food purposes, protected from unauthorized opening, meeting the requirements of REGULATION No. H-1 of July 23, 2024, on the environmental requirements for certain products, subject of public procurement; Daily delivery of ready-to-eat packaged foods: yogurt, bread, pastries, and others according to the diet (these must meet the requirements set out in Annex No. 1 and REGULATION No. H-1 of July 23, 2024, on the environmental requirements for certain products, subject of public procurement); Daily collection of food samples in the volume of one full portion of the complete daily food set, at the contractor's expense and according to the Contracting Authority's instructions; Daily provision of food samples in the volume of one full portion of the complete daily food set for tasting, by persons designated by the Contracting Authority, at the contractor's expense. The food...
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU) and was originally published on March 10, 2026. Last refreshed 140 days ago. Original language: bg. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
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Frequently asked questions about this tender
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Военномедицинска академия in Bulgaria. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Culture, Heritage & Tourism sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
What is the estimated budget?
The estimated contract value is Up to BGN 520,130. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.
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?
No — the contracting authority has selected an awardee for this notice. The record is kept for transparency and market intelligence.
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