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# Supply & Distribution of Catering Light & Heavy Equipment

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LTD (TUCO LTD)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7d63970-aa1f-4419-a087-ee48322ef80a

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Supply & Distribution of Catering Light & Heavy Equipment" was initiated by The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd), headquartered in Manchester, UK. This contracting opportunity falls under the goods category, specifically classified as catering equipment (CPV code 39310000). The tender, which followed a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure, was officially completed, with the contract period commencing on 13th November 2018 and concluding on 12th November 2022. The tender period ended on 12th November 2018, and the total estimated value of the procurement was £28 million.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in catering equipment supply, especially those offering a range of light and heavy catering products, from cookware to refrigeration systems. Companies with expertise in providing sustainable catering solutions, such as reusable items and comprehensive equipment packages, would particularly benefit. Given that TUCO aims to award contracts across various Lots, smaller and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the catering supplies sector are encouraged to compete alongside larger firms to maximise their chances of winning contracts within this expansive framework.

## Notice

The Supply and Distribution of Catering Light and Heavy Equipment to TUCO Members and Clients. The requirement will be split by Lot to meet a variety of light and heavy equipment needs and TUCO are seeking to award to a number of suppliers within each of the Lots. The primary area of supply is Light Catering Equipment (all items 1-stop shop), catering uniforms including PPE, sustainable alternatives to disposables (i.e. reusable cups, take away boxes): cookware, refrigeration, specialist cold rooms and walk in freezers, ware washing, kitchen ventilation systems, heavy catering appliances and a "1-stop shop" for all heavy catering equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b1cc7dc-c6da-4909-af30-591aa43e9180 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2018 - 12 Nov 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £28,000,000 |
| 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 | THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LTD (TUCO LTD) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 7LE |
| 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 | 11 |
| Supplier names | ALL PURPOSE CLEANING & CATERING SUPPLIES; ALLIANCE DISPOSABLES; BFS GROUP LIMTED T/A BIDFOOD CATERING SUPPLIES; BRAKE BROS; BUNZL UK T/A LOCKHART CATERING EQUIPMENT; FOSTER REFRIGERATOR A DIVISION OF ITW; JLA; RH HALL (MICROWAVE; STEPHENS CATERING EQUIPMENT; W.V. HOWE; WHITCO CATERING AND BAKERY EQUIPMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 39310000 - Catering equipment

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2019 at 10:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b1cc7dc-c6da-4909-af30-591aa43e9180

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b1cc7dc-c6da-4909-af30-591aa43e9180
  19th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=364023555
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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