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title: "Supply and Distribution of Catering Light and Heavy Equipment"
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buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LTD (TUCO LTD)"
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# Supply and Distribution of Catering Light and Heavy Equipment

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LTD (TUCO LTD)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24313a36-5fd9-4a33-a067-59cbf13e678c

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## Summary

The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) has issued a tender for the Supply and Distribution of Catering Light and Heavy Equipment. The contract, valued at £30,700,000, involves the supply of catering equipment to universities, colleges, and the wider public sector. The procurement method is an Open procedure, with the tender closing on 19th December 2022. The contract period is set to start on 13th March 2023 and run until 12th March 2027.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses involved in the catering equipment industry to secure a framework contract with TUCO Ltd. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the suitability criteria in place. The contract offers a chance for growth and expansion within the catering sector, catering uniforms to universities and public sector clients across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other international territories.

## Notice

A framework contract for the supply and distribution of light and heavy catering equipment including catering uniforms to the members and clients of Tuco Ltd (Universities, colleges and wider public sector)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/285ea56b-f63a-4a35-a6ef-6f61c86c235e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Mar 2023 - 12 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LTD (TUCO LTD) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 5GP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39310000 - Catering equipment

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2022 at 11:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/285ea56b-f63a-4a35-a6ef-6f61c86c235e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/285ea56b-f63a-4a35-a6ef-6f61c86c235e
  15th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=734966939
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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