---
title: "Supply of Fruit and Veg - 2 years extension to the original contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-827d20af-8894-41e7-8347-eb7e7f20e37d"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-827d20af-8894-41e7-8347-eb7e7f20e37d"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-827d20af-8894-41e7-8347-eb7e7f20e37d.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-827d20af-8894-41e7-8347-eb7e7f20e37d.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATI"
published: "2025-03-06"
---

# Supply of Fruit and Veg - 2 years extension to the original contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATI  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-827d20af-8894-41e7-8347-eb7e7f20e37d

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-827d20af-8894-41e7-8347-eb7e7f20e37d)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-827d20af-8894-41e7-8347-eb7e7f20e37d.json)

## Summary

The University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the "Supply of Fruit and Veg - 2 years extension to the original contract." This contract, under the industry category of Vegetables, fruits and nuts (CPV code 03220000), involves supplying these goods to multiple locations including the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, British Overseas Territories, Europe, and the rest of the world. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract period starts on 11 January 2025 and ends on 10 January 2027. The total contract value is £35,438.08 GBP, with the tender period ending on 16 December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the fruit and vegetable supply chain, especially those capable of fulfilling large-scale orders across various regions. While the awarded supplier, A.G. AXTON & SONS (WHOLESALE) LIMITED, is an SME, the contract details highlight that it is not limited to SMEs or VCSEs. Companies well-suited for this contract would include those with established distribution networks and the capacity to meet the demand consistently over the two-year period, thereby gaining a reliable revenue stream and strengthening their market presence through association with a reputable health institution.

## Notice

2 years extension exercised

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d41add-3c74-42d4-bb7d-76700b95a58c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 11 Jan 2025 - 10 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,438 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,438 |
| 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 HOSPITALS SUSSEX NHS FOUNDATI |
| Locality | CHICHESTER |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO19 6SE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) |
| Local authority | Chichester |
| Electoral ward | Chichester North |
| Westminster constituency | Chichester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | A.G. AXTON & SONS (WHOLESALE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2025 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d41add-3c74-42d4-bb7d-76700b95a58c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89d41add-3c74-42d4-bb7d-76700b95a58c
  6th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-827d20af-8894-41e7-8347-eb7e7f20e37d. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-827d20af-8894-41e7-8347-eb7e7f20e37d.json.