Protein bars

Leijona Catering Oy uses protein bars as part of ambient product solutions. Protein bars are part of multiple different meals, which are usually served in operational field conditions. We are seeking a delivery contract supplier for a two-year contract period (the contract remains valid after two (2) years initial period …

CPV: 15000000 Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
Place of execution:
Protein bars
Awarding body:
Leijona Catering Oy
Award number:
543025

1. Buyer

1.1 Buyer

Official name : Leijona Catering Oy
Legal type of the buyer : Public undertaking, controlled by a central government authority
Activity of the contracting authority : General public services

2. Procedure

2.1 Procedure

Title : Protein bars
Description : Leijona Catering Oy uses protein bars as part of ambient product solutions. Protein bars are part of multiple different meals, which are usually served in operational field conditions. We are seeking a delivery contract supplier for a two-year contract period (the contract remains valid after two (2) years initial period unless terminated with written notice). The delivery contract does not grant exclusive rights to supply the product in question. The supplier supplies the goods in large batches for Leijona Catering. Products must be portion packed and must fulfil the presented technical requirements. Estimated yearly volume is around 40 000 products. However, Leijona Catering is not obligated to buy any products from selected supplier. Leijona is allowed to purchase similar products from the selected supplier under this delivery contract. Supplier must have the ability to offer minimum of two (2) different flavours, that will fulfil technical requirements. One of the flavours must be free of gluten, lactose and nuts. Non-permitted ingredients, including “may contain” mentions (these are required only for one of the flavours): Lactose ("milk sugar”) Gluten Nuts The product needs to receive minimum of 6 points from flavour assessment (in scale of 1-9 points), to be eligible. Flavour, appearance and texture will be evaluated in the flavour assessment by a group of end users. Minimum shelf-life (from point of manufacturing): 36 months and 26 months from point of delivery Minimum required energy content per bar: 135 kcal Minimum amount of protein: 30% of the net weight or 20g Wrapping of the product must include standard consumer information in Finnish, Swedish, and English. The product packaging must not contain any direct or indirect messaging unrelated to the product.
Procedure identifier : 67ce0b4b-2570-4e67-82b5-a2139498f74c
Previous notice : f70566b5-a37a-4b4c-9c4b-f2c465d2caa1-01
Internal identifier : 543025
Type of procedure : Open
The procedure is accelerated : no
Main features of the procedure : The procurement will not be divided into parts. The supplier must be able to deliver the entire procurement. The contracting authority justifies this decision as follows: -More efficient management and monitoring of the supplier network -More efficient contract management and monitoring All costs related to preparing and submitting the offer, as well as any costs incurred by the supplier from clarifications, negotiations, etc., that may arise later, are entirely the supplier's responsibility. Under no circumstances can claims for these costs be made against the buyer.

2.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 15000000 Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

2.1.2 Place of performance

Anywhere in the European Economic Area

2.1.3 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 250 000 Euro

2.1.4 General information

Legal basis :
Directive 2014/24/EU

5. Lot

5.1 Lot technical ID : LOT-0000

Title : Protein bars
Description : Leijona Catering Oy uses protein bars as part of ambient product solutions. Protein bars are part of multiple different meals, which are usually served in operational field conditions. We are seeking a delivery contract supplier for a two-year contract period (the contract remains valid after two (2) years initial period unless terminated with written notice). The delivery contract does not grant exclusive rights to supply the product in question. The supplier supplies the goods in large batches for Leijona Catering. Products must be portion packed and must fulfil the presented technical requirements. Estimated yearly volume is around 40 000 products. However, Leijona Catering is not obligated to buy any products from selected supplier. Leijona is allowed to purchase similar products from the selected supplier under this delivery contract. Supplier must have the ability to offer minimum of two (2) different flavours, that will fulfil technical requirements. One of the flavours must be free of gluten, lactose and nuts. Non-permitted ingredients, including “may contain” mentions (these are required only for one of the flavours): Lactose ("milk sugar”) Gluten Nuts The product needs to receive minimum of 6 points from flavour assessment (in scale of 1-9 points), to be eligible. Flavour, appearance and texture will be evaluated in the flavour assessment by a group of end users. Minimum shelf-life (from point of manufacturing): 36 months and 26 months from point of delivery Minimum required energy content per bar: 135 kcal Minimum amount of protein: 30% of the net weight or 20g Wrapping of the product must include standard consumer information in Finnish, Swedish, and English. The product packaging must not contain any direct or indirect messaging unrelated to the product.
Internal identifier : 543025

5.1.1 Purpose

Main nature of the contract : Supplies
Main classification ( cpv ): 15000000 Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

5.1.2 Place of performance

Anywhere in the European Economic Area
Additional information :

5.1.3 Estimated duration

Start date : 17/03/2025
Duration end date : 17/03/2027

5.1.5 Value

Estimated value excluding VAT : 250 000 Euro

5.1.6 General information

Procurement Project not financed with EU Funds.
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) : yes

5.1.8 Accessibility criteria

Accessibility criteria for persons with disabilities are not included because the procurement is not intended for use by natural persons

5.1.10 Award criteria

Criterion :
Type : Price
Name : Price per kg
Description : Price per kg (net)
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (points, exact)
Award criterion number : 84
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Quality (Protein)
Description : % of protein
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (points, exact)
Award criterion number : 6
Criterion :
Type : Quality
Name : Delivery time and minimum supply capability
Description : Delivery time and minimum supply capability
Category of award threshold criterion : Weight (points, exact)
Award criterion number : 10

5.1.15 Techniques

Framework agreement :
No framework agreement
Information about the dynamic purchasing system :
No dynamic purchase system

5.1.16 Further information, mediation and review

Review organisation : Markkinaoikeus
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure : Leijona Catering Oy
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents : Leijona Catering Oy

6. Results

6.1 Result lot ldentifier : LOT-0000

No winner was chosen and the competition is closed.
The reason why a winner was not chosen : No tenders, requests to participate or projects were received

6.1.4 Statistical information

Received tenders or requests to participate :
Type of received submissions : Tenders submitted electronically
Number of tenders or requests to participate received : 0

8. Organisations

8.1 ORG-0001

Official name : Markkinaoikeus
Registration number : 3006157-6
Postal address : Radanrakentajantie 5
Town : Helsinki
Postcode : 00520
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Helsinki-Uusimaa ( FI1B1 )
Country : Finland
Telephone : +358 295643300
Roles of this organisation :
Review organisation

8.1 ORG-0002

Official name : Leijona Catering Oy
Registration number : 2449777-9
Postal address : Viestikatu 7 b
Town : Kuopio
Postcode : 70600
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Pohjois-Savo ( FI1D2 )
Country : Finland
Contact point : Leijona Catering Procurement
Telephone : +358 104320000
Roles of this organisation :
Buyer
Organisation providing additional information about the procurement procedure
Organisation providing offline access to the procurement documents

8.1 ORG-0003

Official name : Hansel Oy (Hilma)
Registration number : FI09880841
Postal address : Mannerheiminaukio 1a
Town : Helsinki
Postcode : 00100
Country subdivision (NUTS) : Helsinki-Uusimaa ( FI1B1 )
Country : Finland
Contact point : eSender
Telephone : 029 55 636 30
Roles of this organisation :
TED eSender

11. Notice information

11.1 Notice information

Notice identifier/version : c91de050-6398-47bc-aa0a-b35331570da9 - 01
Form type : Result
Notice type : Contract or concession award notice – standard regime
Notice dispatch date : 03/07/2025 06:54 +00:00
Notice dispatch date (eSender) : 03/07/2025 06:54 +00:00
Languages in which this notice is officially available : English

11.2 Publication information

Notice publication number : 00434112-2025
OJ S issue number : 126/2025
Publication date : 04/07/2025