Delivery of organic fresh fruits and vegetables for the needs of municipal facilities in the territory of the municipality of Stara Zagora and the municipal enterprise "School Catering", Stara Zagora

This tender concerns the supply of organic fresh fruits and vegetables to municipal establishments within Stara Zagora Municipality and the municipal enterprise "School Catering" in Stara Zagora City. The procurement specifically requires adherence to stringent organic certification standards. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of the European Parliament and of the Council on organic production and labelling of organic products, and its implementing acts, including Bulgarian national regulations such as Ordinance No. H-1 of July 23, 2024, and Ordinance No. 5 of September 3, 2018.

Key requirements include the bidder being certified according to the aforementioned EU and national regulations. Participants must submit a declaration confirming that all food products and beverages supplied under the contract will be in full accordance with Regulation (EU) 2018/848 and its implementing legislation. Furthermore, potential suppliers are required to provide a detailed description of their strategy for ensuring the consistent availability of these organic products throughout the contract period. This description should include, for instance, the identification of their specific suppliers for the various products. The tender emphasizes the importance of verifiable organic sourcing and reliable supply chains to meet the nutritional needs of the specified municipal facilities.

This is a supplies contract in the agriculture and food security and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Food Processing and Food Safety. Located in Bulgaria, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of BGN 115,063.

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 the supply of goods in the agriculture and food security sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.