--- title: "Fresh Fish and Seafood" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033002" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033002" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033002.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033002.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TUCO LTD" published: "2022-08-10" --- # Fresh Fish and Seafood Buyer: TUCO LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033002 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033002) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033002.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the contract titled "Fresh Fish and Seafood" by TUCO Ltd involves the supply and distribution of various seafood products like fresh fish, shellfish, cephalopods, frozen fish, smoked fish, and chilled deli products to universities, colleges, and the wider public sector across different regions in the UK. The procurement stage is complete, with contracts already awarded for different lots, such as London, North West, North East, Yorkshire and The Humber, among others. The contracts were signed in July 2022 with a total value of £20 million each. This tender provides an opportunity for suppliers of seafood products to engage with TUCO Ltd, a central purchasing body operating in the education sector. Businesses in the seafood industry that can offer quality products at competitive prices are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The open procedure method used for this contract allows various suppliers, including both large and small to medium enterprises, to participate in supplying fresh fish and seafood to educational institutions and the wider public sector, fostering business growth and sustainability. ## 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:* Fresh Fish (Salmon and Trout, Round, flat, game, exotic etc.) - supplied whole, filleted, to specification etc.* Shellfish (crab, mussels, oysters, scallops)* Cephalopods (squid, cuttlefish)* Selection of frozen fish to include MSC and ASC approved products* Smoked and processed fish/fish products* Selection of chilled deli products The tender will be lotted geographically (13 Lots) and TUCO Ltd are seeking suppliers who can supply these products which should be cost effective and efficient to the Universities, Colleges, and the wider Public Sector in a sustainable manner. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - London 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) operating in London. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance. Lot 2 - North West 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) operating in the North West. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance. Lot 3 - North East 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) operating in the North East. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance. Lot 4 - Yorkshire and The Humber 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) operating in Yorkshire & The Humber. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance. Lot 5 - West Midlands 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) operating in the West Midlands. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance. Lot 6 - East Midlands 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) operating in the East Midlands . Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance. Lot 7 - South East 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) operating in the South East. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance. Lot 8 - South West 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) operating in the South West. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance. Lot 9 - East 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) operating in the East. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance. Lot 10 - North Wales 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) operating in North Wales. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance. Lot 11 - South Wales 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) operating in South Wales. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance. Lot 12 - Scotland 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) operating in Scotland. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance. Lot 13 - Northern Ireland 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) operating in Northern Ireland. Additional information: Please refer to the documents "TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition" documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Renewal: The framework is for 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021944-2022 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Jul 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 4 years | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £20,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | 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 | 3 | | Supplier names | BIDFRESH LIMITED T/A DIRECT SEAFOODS; 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 - 15119600 - Fish meat - 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish - 15210000 - Fish fillets, fish livers and roe - 15211000 - Fish fillets - 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets - 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat - 15221000 - Frozen fish - 15234000 - Smoked fish ## Release History - 10 Aug 2022 at 08:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021944-2022 - 25 Apr 2022 at 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010596-2022 ## Notice URLs - http://hepcw.procureweb.ac.uk/ - http://neupg.procureweb.ac.uk/ - http://new.wales.gov.uk/?lang=en - http://supc.procureweb.ac.uk/aboutsupc-members - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/home.htm - http://www.assemblywales.org - http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/D11/Directories/Localcouncils/AToZOfLocalCouncils/DG_A-Z_LG - http://www.edubase.gov.uksearchxhtml;4767F89630A039E98FE593093D577013?page=members - http://www.hefce.ac.uk/unicoll/ - http://www.lupc.ac.uk/ - http://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx - http://www.procurementforhousing.co.uk/membership/membership_list.Please - http://www.tenantservicesauthority.org/ - http://www.tuco.ac.uk - http://www.tuco.org/buy/clients);SUPC - http://www.ukmsl.com/client/nusconnect/ - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home - https://www.sell2wales.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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