Procurement of Foodstuffs for the Buffet

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Original title: Aquisição de bens alimentares para o bufete

Agrupamento de Escolas Rodrigues de Freitas, Porto

Published: Mar 13, 2026

Updated: Jun 20, 2026

Source: Portal BASE (Portugal)

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to MAXISWEET - REPRESENTAÇÕES UNIPESSOAL LDA

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About This Opportunity

Translated

This tender concerns the procurement of foodstuffs intended for the buffet. The scope of this contract involves the supply of a variety of food items, potentially including fresh produce, pantry staples, beverages, and prepared food components, to cater to the needs of a buffet service. The objective is to ensure the availability of high-quality, safe, and diverse food products. Bidders will be evaluated based on the quality and freshness of their offerings, adherence to food safety regulations, pricing, reliability of supply, and their ability to meet specific dietary requirements or preferences if stipulated. This procurement is essential for the successful operation of the buffet, ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining hygiene standards.

This is a supplies contract in the general supplies and trade and industry sectors, with a focus on Catering. Located in Portugal, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of EUR 18,223.

Published through base_gov_pt, 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 general supplies 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.

Description

Original language: Portuguese

This tender seeks the procurement of food supplies for a buffet service within Portugal. The contracting authority, operating through the national public procurement portal, BASE (Portal BASE), is looking to establish a contract for the regular acquisition of a diverse range of foodstuffs.

This procurement is essential to maintain the operational capacity of their buffet facilities, ensuring the availability of quality ingredients for catering purposes.

Typical requirements for such tenders often include the provision of fresh produce, such as fruits and vegetables, as well as a variety of dairy products, meats, poultry, fish, and dry goods like grains, pasta, and canned items. The tender will likely specify quality standards, including origin, freshness, and any relevant certifications. Suppliers may be expected to demonstrate a robust supply chain management system, ensuring timely and reliable deliveries to designated locations across mainland Portugal and its autonomous regions. Furthermore, adherence to food safety regulations and hygienic handling practices will be paramount. Bidders will be assessed on their ability to meet quantity demands, offer competitive pricing, and provide a comprehensive product catalogue that aligns with buffet service needs. This opportunity is open to qualified suppliers capable of fulfilling these comprehensive food supply requirements.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from base_gov_pt and was originally published on March 13, 2026. Last refreshed 26 days ago. Original language: Portuguese. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Agrupamento de Escolas Rodrigues de Freitas, Porto

Agrupamento de Escolas Rodrigues de Freitas, Porto has issued 5 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 5 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Industry & Manufacturing, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Portugal. Notices are distributed via base_gov_pt. Most recent publication: June 2, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit base_gov_pt to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to MAXISWEET - REPRESENTAÇÕES UNIPESSOAL LDA. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Agrupamento de Escolas Rodrigues de Freitas, Porto in Portugal. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the General Supplies & Services 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 €18,223. 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 Portugal. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.