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UKRI-4286 Supply of Fruit and Vegetables

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

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17 Dec 2024 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the supply of fruit and vegetables under the title "UKRI-4286 Supply of Fruit and Vegetables," within the industry category of Vegetables, fruits, and nuts (CPV: 03220000). The procurement process, through an open procedure, saw the completion of the tender, with a total contract value of £200,000 GBP. Deliveries are to be made to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The awarding stage was recorded on 12th January 2024, with contract execution starting on 1st January 2025 and concluding on 31st December 2028. Key dates included the tender period ending on 9th October 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply chain of fresh produce, mainly those specialising in bulk supply to large organisations. Given that the buyer is a prestigious public sector entity, winning such a contract can open doors for future business within the sector and build credibility. Firms with a reliable supply chain and strong logistics capabilities, particularly those with experience in handling contracts of similar scale, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders.

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Notice Title

UKRI-4286 Supply of Fruit and Vegetables

Notice Description

Supply of fruit and vegetables

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0bed2a79-802c-4835-9bbe-140bcadd1dd3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/436cf484-3924-4099-ad13-11fe688c61b8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Commercial Business Partner
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
+441793867000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WITHHELD FOR SECURITY REASONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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