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Hot Beverage Ingredients, Equipment and Associated Products

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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05 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has completed a public procurement process for the supply and distribution of hot beverage ingredients, equipment, and associated coffee shop products. This process, identified under the tender ID "AU25/29," involved a direct award via the TUCO Framework CAT11068-TU to the top-ranked supplier on LOT 4. The contract, with a value of £210,000, was signed on 30th April 2026 and covers a three-year initial term with two optional 12-month extensions. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the process was covered under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The project is classified under the CPV code 15860000, with the main procurement category being goods, and is located in the region UKM50, Aberdeen.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in providing speciality coffee ingredients and related equipment. The procurement further demonstrates potential for future opportunities and extensions within the sector. Businesses that are well suited to compete in this space include those with expertise in high-quality coffee ingredients and equipment manufacturing or supply. Large enterprises, in particular, can benefit from established frameworks like TUCO, enabling them to access high-value contracts and long-term business growth. The direct award to Matthew Algie & Company Ltd highlights the competitiveness of large, well-established suppliers in securing such contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Hot Beverage Ingredients, Equipment and Associated Products

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE - Direct Award via TUCO Framework CAT11068-TU to top ranked supplier on LOT 4 Speciality coffee ingredients (80+ point SCA Q grading), equipment and associated coffee shop products.

Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE - Direct Award via TUCO Framework CAT11068-TU to top ranked supplier on LOT 4 Speciality coffee ingredients (80+ point SCA Q grading), equipment and associated coffee shop products.

Options: 3 year initial terms with 2 x optional 12 month extensions

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830977
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555152
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£210,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks 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 ABERDEEN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

MATTHEW ALGIE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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