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Fresh Fish & Seafood - AWARD

TUCO LTD

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04 Sep 2025 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, conducted by TUCO Ltd, revolves around the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood for its members and partners in the public sector. This framework agreement, titled "Fresh Fish & Seafood - AWARD," falls under the industry category of Fish (CPV: 03311000) and covers an array of products including fresh, frozen, smoked, and processed fish, as well as shellfish and cephalopods. The agreement, using a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure, was awarded on 8 August 2025 and will commence on 14 August 2025, running until 13 August 2027, with the potential for two additional 12-month extensions, concluding on 13 August 2029. The delivery of products spans multiple locations including the UK, Europe, and various British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the seafood industry, particularly those capable of supplying a comprehensive range of fish, shellfish, and related products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, given the nature of the procurement. Companies specializing in fresh and processed seafood, with the capacity to handle extensive geographical distributions, stand well-suited to benefit from this contract. The award to multiple suppliers, including Bidfresh Limited, Marrfish Ltd, Premier Fish Limited, Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd, and The Stickleback Fish Company Limited, underscores the competitiveness and collaborative potential within a growing market poised to meet the varied needs of the educational and public sectors.

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Notice Title

Fresh Fish & Seafood - AWARD

Notice Description

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector).The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to: o Fresh Fish (Salmon, Trout, Round, flat etc.) - supplied whole, filleted, to specification etc. o Shellfish (crab, mussels, oysters, scallops) o Cephalopods (squid, cuttlefish) o A small selection of frozen fish to include MSC and ASC approved products o Smoked and processed fish/fish products o Selection of chilled deli products (to include complimentary sauces, herbs and other relevant ingredients) and it is envisaged that suppliers will be able to cover the full scope of products for each geographical lot. The new framework agreement will commence on 14 August 2025 until 13 August 2027 with the option to extend by 2 x 12 months until 13 August 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f200389d-76e3-43e7-a280-8ea463f62094
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f28817-54df-43ed-af9c-68d3188c4314
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products

03311000 - Fish

03311100 - Flat fish

03311200 - Fish of the cod family

03312200 - Shellfish

15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish

15211000 - Fish fillets

15211100 - Fresh fish fillets

15234000 - Smoked fish

15243000 - Preparations of fish

15253000 - Shellfish products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 13 Aug 2027 1-2 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
TUCO LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 5GP
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

BIDFRESH LIMITED T/A DIRECT SEAFOODS

MARRFISH LTD T/A NATIONAL SEAFOOD CONSORTIUM

PREMIER FISH

REYNOLDS CATERING SUPPLIES

THE STICKLEBACK FISH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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