Award

Catering - Frozen and Chilled groceries

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Award

22 Dec 2023 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract for Catering - Frozen and Chilled groceries. The procurement stage was completed on 22nd December 2023. The University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK, conducted the procurement process using a limited procedure, with the contract awarded directly via the TUCO Framework CAT11066. The contract is for the supply and delivery of frozen and chilled groceries to all food catering premises owned by the University.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in providing groceries to catering establishments, particularly those experienced in handling frozen and chilled food products at a large scale. Businesses in the food supply industry, especially those capable of meeting national food regulations and standards for quality and safety, are well-suited to compete in this contracting process. With the contract valued at £4,800,000 in GBP, suppliers like BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood were successful in winning the contract and are currently fulfilling the awarded contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Catering - Frozen and Chilled groceries

Notice Description

This contract is for frozen and chilled groceries required for the daily catering operations of The University covering all food serving premises owned by The University.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply, delivery of frozen and chilled groceries on a regular basis to all food catering premises owned by The University and operated establishment. The food products shall be compliance with national food regulation and standard, to ensure food quality and safety. The cold chain logistic is required to ensure the temperature of food products are maintained at required level.

Procurement Information

Contract subject to direct award via TUCO Framework CAT11066, Lot 2. Award is to 1st rank supplier in framework lot for provision of Frozen and Chilled food.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000753738
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495518
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15896000 - Deep-frozen products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,800,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20232 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cmak33@exseed.ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1316502508

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BFS GROUP LTD T/A BIDFOOD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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