Award

Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Foods to University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has completed a procurement process for the delivery of grocery, frozen, and chilled foods as part of the TUCO Framework CAT11042-TU. This contract, with a total value of £1,650,000, was signed on 7th February 2020. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the location of service delivery is within Aberdeen, UK. The award notice details indicate that the tender received a total of three bids, including one from a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). The procurement process was classified under the goods main procurement category, specifically in the education industry.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in food supply and logistics, particularly those that can efficiently deliver grocery provisions and frozen goods. Suppliers with experience in catering to educational institutions or similar large-scale contracts would be well-suited to compete for future tenders in this category. The successful bidder, BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood, highlights the potential for established businesses in the food sector to secure lucrative contracts through public procurement.

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Notice Title

Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Foods to University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE for delivery of grocery provisions, frozen and chilled foods to the University of Aberdeen. Mini Competition carried out using TUCO Framework CAT11042-TU

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE for delivery of grocery provisions, frozen and chilled foods to the University of Aberdeen. Mini Competition carried out using TUCO Framework CAT11042-TU

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000617675
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383495
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BFS GROUP LTD T/A BIDFOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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