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10 Aug 2022 at 09:18

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25 Apr 2022 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Fresh Fish and Seafood" by TUCO Ltd involves the supply and distribution of various seafood products like fresh fish, shellfish, cephalopods, frozen fish, smoked fish, and chilled deli products to universities, colleges, and the wider public sector across different regions in the UK. The procurement stage is complete, with contracts already awarded for different lots, such as London, North West, North East, Yorkshire and The Humber, among others. The contracts were signed in July 2022 with a total value of £20 million each.

This tender provides an opportunity for suppliers of seafood products to engage with TUCO Ltd, a central purchasing body operating in the education sector. Businesses in the seafood industry that can offer quality products at competitive prices are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The open procedure method used for this contract allows various suppliers, including both large and small to medium enterprises, to participate in supplying fresh fish and seafood to educational institutions and the wider public sector, fostering business growth and sustainability.

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Notice Title

Fresh Fish and Seafood

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:* Fresh Fish (Salmon and Trout, Round, flat, game, exotic etc.) - supplied whole, filleted, to specification etc.* Shellfish (crab, mussels, oysters, scallops)* Cephalopods (squid, cuttlefish)* Selection of frozen fish to include MSC and ASC approved products* Smoked and processed fish/fish products* Selection of chilled deli products The tender will be lotted geographically (13 Lots) and TUCO Ltd are seeking suppliers who can supply these products which should be cost effective and efficient to the Universities, Colleges, and the wider Public Sector in a sustainable manner.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - London

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) operating in London. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender.

Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

Lot 2 - North West

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) operating in the North West. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender.

Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

Lot 3 - North East

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) operating in the North East. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender.

Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

Lot 4 - Yorkshire and The Humber

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) operating in Yorkshire & The Humber. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender.

Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

Lot 5 - West Midlands

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) operating in the West Midlands. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender.

Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

Lot 6 - East Midlands

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) operating in the East Midlands . Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender.

Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

Lot 7 - South East

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) operating in the South East. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender.

Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

Lot 8 - South West

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) operating in the South West. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender.

Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

Lot 9 - East

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) operating in the East. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender.

Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

Lot 10 - North Wales

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) operating in North Wales. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender.

Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

Lot 11 - South Wales

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) operating in South Wales. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender.

Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

Lot 12 - Scotland

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) operating in Scotland. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender.

Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

Lot 13 - Northern Ireland

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) operating in Northern Ireland. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender.

Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033002
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021944-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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

15119600 - Fish meat

15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish

15210000 - Fish fillets, fish livers and roe

15211000 - Fish fillets

15211100 - Fresh fish fillets

15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat

15221000 - Frozen fish

15234000 - Smoked fish

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Aug 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jul 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
4 years

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

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 7LE
Postcode Area
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
3
Supplier Names

Bidfresh Limited t/a Direct Seafoods

Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd

The Stickleback Fish Company

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