Award

Award Notice for Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables & Related Products under the CAT11061-TU framework

UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER

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22 Aug 2025 at 12:35

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Chester has completed the award stage of a procurement process concerning the supply and distribution of fresh fruit, vegetables, and related products under the CAT11061-TU framework. This procurement, specifically tailored for all University sites in the North West of England, began with a tender period that concluded on 20th June 2025. The contract, awarded to Dole PLC, will commence on 1st September 2025 and is anticipated to last until 1st September 2027, with a possible extension to September 2028. The procurement followed a selective method, drawing from an established framework agreement with an estimated value of £510,000, emphasizing the goods category within the vegetables, fruits, and nuts industry sector.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the agriculture and distribution sectors, particularly those capable of supplying fresh produce on a large scale. Companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), that are equipped to fulfil the rigorous demands of supplying to educational institutions would find this a suitable venture for growth and expansion. The structured and well-outlined framework provides an environment where businesses can gain footholds within competitive supply chains, contributing to sustainable business growth and the expansion of service portfolios in the UK market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award Notice for Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables & Related Products under the CAT11061-TU framework

Notice Description

This Award Notice follows the University of Chester running a further competition with TUCO under the TUCO Fresh Fruit & Vegetables framework agreement for Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables & Related Products using Lot 2 - North West for all University of Chester sites. The contract is for a period until 1st September 2027 with an optional 12-month extension until 1st September 2028. Please note that all values in this notice are estimated for the potential value of the whole contract. The estimated value and contract dates include the potential extension period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8144c209-d3cd-4670-901d-d15b27080eb6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd37177b-7f6b-4e30-901e-4e54eed5ac47
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£510,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH1 4BJ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Chester City & the Garden Quarter
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DOLE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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