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title: "Award Notice for Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables & Related Products under the CAT11061-TU framework"
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# Award Notice for Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables & Related Products under the CAT11061-TU framework

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8144c209-d3cd-4670-901d-d15b27080eb6

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## Summary

The University of Chester has completed the award stage of a procurement process concerning the supply and distribution of fresh fruit, vegetables, and related products under the CAT11061-TU framework. This procurement, specifically tailored for all University sites in the North West of England, began with a tender period that concluded on 20th June 2025. The contract, awarded to Dole PLC, will commence on 1st September 2025 and is anticipated to last until 1st September 2027, with a possible extension to September 2028. The procurement followed a selective method, drawing from an established framework agreement with an estimated value of £510,000, emphasizing the goods category within the vegetables, fruits, and nuts industry sector.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the agriculture and distribution sectors, particularly those capable of supplying fresh produce on a large scale. Companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), that are equipped to fulfil the rigorous demands of supplying to educational institutions would find this a suitable venture for growth and expansion. The structured and well-outlined framework provides an environment where businesses can gain footholds within competitive supply chains, contributing to sustainable business growth and the expansion of service portfolios in the UK market.

## Notice

This Award Notice follows the University of Chester running a further competition with TUCO under the TUCO Fresh Fruit & Vegetables framework agreement for Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables & Related Products using Lot 2 - North West for all University of Chester sites. The contract is for a period until 1st September 2027 with an optional 12-month extension until 1st September 2028. Please note that all values in this notice are estimated for the potential value of the whole contract. The estimated value and contract dates include the potential extension period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd37177b-7f6b-4e30-901e-4e54eed5ac47 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 1 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £510,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £510,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF CHESTER |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH1 4BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Chester City & the Garden Quarter |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DOLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 12:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd37177b-7f6b-4e30-901e-4e54eed5ac47

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd37177b-7f6b-4e30-901e-4e54eed5ac47
  22nd August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.chester.ac.uk

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