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# Fresh Fish & Seafood - AWARD

Buyer: TUCO LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f200389d-76e3-43e7-a280-8ea463f62094

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by TUCO Ltd, revolves around the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood for its members and partners in the public sector. This framework agreement, titled "Fresh Fish & Seafood - AWARD," falls under the industry category of Fish (CPV: 03311000) and covers an array of products including fresh, frozen, smoked, and processed fish, as well as shellfish and cephalopods. The agreement, using a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure, was awarded on 8 August 2025 and will commence on 14 August 2025, running until 13 August 2027, with the potential for two additional 12-month extensions, concluding on 13 August 2029. The delivery of products spans multiple locations including the UK, Europe, and various British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the seafood industry, particularly those capable of supplying a comprehensive range of fish, shellfish, and related products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to engage, given the nature of the procurement. Companies specializing in fresh and processed seafood, with the capacity to handle extensive geographical distributions, stand well-suited to benefit from this contract. The award to multiple suppliers, including Bidfresh Limited, Marrfish Ltd, Premier Fish Limited, Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd, and The Stickleback Fish Company Limited, underscores the competitiveness and collaborative potential within a growing market poised to meet the varied needs of the educational and public sectors.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector).The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to: o Fresh Fish (Salmon, Trout, Round, flat etc.) - supplied whole, filleted, to specification etc. o Shellfish (crab, mussels, oysters, scallops) o Cephalopods (squid, cuttlefish) o A small selection of frozen fish to include MSC and ASC approved products o Smoked and processed fish/fish products o Selection of chilled deli products (to include complimentary sauces, herbs and other relevant ingredients) and it is envisaged that suppliers will be able to cover the full scope of products for each geographical lot. The new framework agreement will commence on 14 August 2025 until 13 August 2027 with the option to extend by 2 x 12 months until 13 August 2029.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f28817-54df-43ed-af9c-68d3188c4314 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Aug 2025 - 13 Aug 2027 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BIDFRESH LIMITED T/A DIRECT SEAFOODS; MARRFISH LTD T/A NATIONAL SEAFOOD CONSORTIUM; PREMIER FISH; REYNOLDS CATERING SUPPLIES; THE STICKLEBACK FISH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
- 03311000 - Fish
- 03311100 - Flat fish
- 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
- 03312200 - Shellfish
- 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
- 15211000 - Fish fillets
- 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
- 15234000 - Smoked fish
- 15243000 - Preparations of fish
- 15253000 - Shellfish products

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2025 at 13:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f28817-54df-43ed-af9c-68d3188c4314

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b2f28817-54df-43ed-af9c-68d3188c4314
  4th September 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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