Tender

FWK4001 - Provision of Fresh Fish & Seafood

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

23 Dec 2025 at 16:06

Planning

03 Jul 2025 at 11:28

Planning

16 May 2025 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process initiated by the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons and the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords seeks to establish a framework agreement for the "FWK4001 - Provision of Fresh Fish & Seafood." This tender is in the active stage, with the primary focus on the procurement of goods, specifically fresh, cured, frozen, and specialist seafood products for resale in the catering venues of both Houses of Parliament. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, and up to two suppliers will be selected under this framework, which is not divided into lots. Located in London, UK, the deadline for tender submissions is set for 12 February 2026. The procurement strategy is structured to guarantee consistent quality, value for money, and supply resilience over a contract period commencing on 1 May 2026, and possibly extending up to 30 April 2030, should the renewal option be exercised.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the seafood supply industry, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality, diverse seafood products. Companies with expertise in supplying prepared and preserved fish, as well as a robust logistical capacity for distribution, would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The tender emphasises commercial proposals, quality, and social value as award criteria, with a weighting of 60% on the commercial component, making it crucial for businesses to present compelling cost-effective solutions. Additionally, businesses should meet certain legal, financial, and technical conditions of participation and be prepared to comply with the potential scope adjustments described in the framework agreement, which may arise due to changes in the operational needs of Parliament's catering services. This procurement is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs as indicated by the selection criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

FWK4001 - Provision of Fresh Fish & Seafood

Notice Description

The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords and Corporate Officer of the House of Commons (the Authority), acting jointly, requires two suppliers to provide a wide range of and seafood (fresh, cured, frozen and specialist) products, for use across the Catering Services of both Houses of Parliament. All produce is for resale in Parliament's catering venues. This procurement is for the establishment of an internal framework agreement for the supply of seafood products to the Parliamentary Estate. The framework will be awarded to up to 2 suppliers and is not divided into lots. The framework will support catering operations across the Parliamentary Estate and is intended to ensure consistent quality, value for money, and supply resilience. To register your interest and participate in this tender, please create an account on Atamis via https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.com/s/Welcome. Once registered, search for the project in order to access the tender documents. If you experience any issues with registration, please contact the team at pcd@parliament.uk.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The following possible modification/s may be made to this Framework Agreement in accordance with para. 1 of Schedule 8 PA 2023, should they be required. For example, this could occur if the Authority acquires a new building, undertakes refurbishment projects, or makes a strategic decision to expand or reduce the product range to meet operational needs: The Authority may add or remove products from the Statement of Requirements in accordance with para. 5.2 and Table 1 of the Statement of Requirements. The Authority may increase or reduce the provision of the goods if it opens new venues or closes venues on the Parliamentary Estate. This will be solely the Authority's discretion. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for additional periods, up to a total of 2 years, in increments (+1+1), at its sole discretion. The Authority also reserves the right to carry out a subsequent procurement of similar goods, services or works in reliance on the direct award justification in paragraph 8 of Schedule 5 to the PA 2023.

Renewal: +1+1

Planning Information

Request For Information

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05157e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085964-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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

03311000 - Fish

15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish

15250000 - Seafood

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,927,800 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,927,800 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
18 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-12-15

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS
Additional Buyers

CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS

Contact Name
Parliamentary Commercial Directorate
Contact Email
pcd@parliament.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 0AA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London, TLI32 Westminster

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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