--- title: "Supply and Distribution of Catering Disposables, Kitchen Chemicals, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products (DIPCHEM) 2024" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c3478b00-2a77-40fc-962f-ad4f8154f145" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c3478b00-2a77-40fc-962f-ad4f8154f145" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3478b00-2a77-40fc-962f-ad4f8154f145.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3478b00-2a77-40fc-962f-ad4f8154f145.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TUCO LTD" published: "2024-07-12" --- # Supply and Distribution of Catering Disposables, Kitchen Chemicals, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products (DIPCHEM) 2024 Buyer: TUCO LTD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3478b00-2a77-40fc-962f-ad4f8154f145 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-c3478b00-2a77-40fc-962f-ad4f8154f145) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-c3478b00-2a77-40fc-962f-ad4f8154f145.json) ## Summary The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) is conducting a public procurement for the 'Supply and Distribution of Catering Disposables, Kitchen Chemicals, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products (DIPCHEM) 2024'. This procurement opportunity falls under the industry category of Disposable catering supplies. The procurement is in the open stage, with a tender deadline of 7th August 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold), and the contract period spans from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2026. The buying organisation is TUCO Ltd, based in Manchester, United Kingdom. This tender offers business growth opportunities for suppliers of catering disposable products, kitchen chemicals, and allergen labelling systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses from various locations, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, can participate in this open procurement process to supply goods to TUCO Ltd and its affiliated public sector bodies. ## Notice The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd) is a not-for-profit company limited by member guarantee. An objective of The University Caterers Organisation Limited is to seek opportunities to exploit economies of scale available by combining the requirements of our Members who consist of individual universities, colleges and other institutions of higher and further education and other public sector bodies. By utilising the collective purchasing opportunities of our Members we assist them in achieving value for money within their purchasing activities, which may be on a national, inter-regional or regional basis. TUCO acts as purchasing agent in obtaining tenders and/or entering into negotiations and/or contracts for the supply of specific goods and/or services; and to confer, consult and maintain contact and co-operate with any authorities, associations, societies, institutions and relevant bodies whose work is appropriate to the work of the Company. Please refer to the 'TUCO Ltd Guidance Notes to Tenderers' and other tender documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored weighted responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs The requirement of this framework contract is for the Supply and Distribution of Catering Disposable Products, Kitchen Chemicals, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO. This Agreement is open to the current and future member Institutions & affiliated Public Sector bodies. This will be an open procedure and ALL questions and documents will need to be completed and uploaded within the timescale given. Please ensure all relevant documents are completed and uploaded to InTend by the deadline stated in the tender documents. FRAMEWORK SCOPE: Lot 1 Catering Disposable Products To supply catering disposable items often found in fast food restaurants, takeout restaurants and kiosks, and catering establishments. Lot 2 Reusable Alternatives to Takeout Disposables (with branding options) To supply sustainable 'To Go' alternatives to catering disposables. Such containers are to enable institutions to collect and re-use as required as part of their catering operations. Lot 3 Kitchen Chemicals & Light Cleaning Accessories To supply kitchen catering cleaning products and light cleaning accessories used to remove dirt, including dust, stains, bad smells, etc. within a catering environment. Lot 4 Food Labels & Allergen Labelling Printer Systems To supply Allergen Labels and Software Systems as per the Food and Allergen Labelling Legislation required when labelling food in a catering environment. Lot 5 All Categories - One Stop Shop The one stop shop Lot has been added for providers that are able to offer the majority of products acr... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : Yes ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e79f0d2-cd1f-4f37-bb3e-77dc9c0561d9 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2024 - 30 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | 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 - 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 30179000 - Label dispensers - 30192800 - Self-adhesive labels - 30199760 - Labels - 39222100 - Disposable catering supplies - 39525800 - Cleaning cloths - 39800000 - Cleaning and polishing products - 39830000 - Cleaning products ## Release History - 12 Jul 2024 at 08:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e79f0d2-cd1f-4f37-bb3e-77dc9c0561d9 - 12 Jul 2024 at 08:16 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e79f0d2-cd1f-4f37-bb3e-77dc9c0561d9 - 12 Jul 2024 at 08:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e79f0d2-cd1f-4f37-bb3e-77dc9c0561d9 - 12 Jul 2024 at 08:15 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e79f0d2-cd1f-4f37-bb3e-77dc9c0561d9 - 12 Jul 2024 at 08:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e79f0d2-cd1f-4f37-bb3e-77dc9c0561d9 - 12 Jul 2024 at 08:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e79f0d2-cd1f-4f37-bb3e-77dc9c0561d9 - 11 Jul 2024 at 16:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e79f0d2-cd1f-4f37-bb3e-77dc9c0561d9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e79f0d2-cd1f-4f37-bb3e-77dc9c0561d9 12th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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