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title: "UKRI-4286 Supply of Fruit and Vegetables"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0bed2a79-802c-4835-9bbe-140bcadd1dd3"
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buyer: "UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION"
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# UKRI-4286 Supply of Fruit and Vegetables

Buyer: UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0bed2a79-802c-4835-9bbe-140bcadd1dd3

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## Summary

UK Research & Innovation (UKRI) has awarded a contract for the supply of fruit and vegetables under the title "UKRI-4286 Supply of Fruit and Vegetables," within the industry category of Vegetables, fruits, and nuts (CPV: 03220000). The procurement process, through an open procedure, saw the completion of the tender, with a total contract value of £200,000 GBP. Deliveries are to be made to the South West region of the United Kingdom. The awarding stage was recorded on 12th January 2024, with contract execution starting on 1st January 2025 and concluding on 31st December 2028. Key dates included the tender period ending on 9th October 2024.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply chain of fresh produce, mainly those specialising in bulk supply to large organisations. Given that the buyer is a prestigious public sector entity, winning such a contract can open doors for future business within the sector and build credibility. Firms with a reliable supply chain and strong logistics capabilities, particularly those with experience in handling contracts of similar scale, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders.

## Notice

Supply of fruit and vegetables

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/436cf484-3924-4099-ad13-11fe688c61b8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1FL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WITHHELD FOR SECURITY REASONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2024 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/436cf484-3924-4099-ad13-11fe688c61b8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/436cf484-3924-4099-ad13-11fe688c61b8
  17th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=900861106
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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