--- title: "Supply and Distribution of Soft Drinks and Associated Products" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-033168" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033168" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033168.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033168.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TUCO LTD" published: "2022-11-03" --- # Supply and Distribution of Soft Drinks and Associated Products Buyer: TUCO LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-033168 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-033168) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-033168.json) ## Summary The contracting process for the "Supply and Distribution of Soft Drinks and Associated Products" tender was awarded on 3rd November 2022. The tender, initiated by the buying organisation TUCO Ltd, aimed to procure goods in the soft drinks industry category. The process was conducted under the open procedure with the main procurement category being goods. The tender included different lots for carbonated soft drinks, still soft drinks, sports drinks, bottled water, and concentrated juice. The award criteria for this tender was based on price, and the deadline for submissions was efficiently managed. This tender for the supply and distribution of soft drinks offers business growth opportunities for suppliers of branded and premium soft drinks, including carbonated drinks, still drinks, sports and energy drinks, bottled water, and concentrated juice. Businesses in the beverage industry that can provide quality products within the specified categories and meet the pricing criteria set in the tender are well-suited to compete in this procurement process. Suppliers should consider the key dates and criteria outlined by TUCO Ltd to ensure their tender submission aligns with the requirements for this opportunity. ## Notice Supply and distribution of soft drinks and associated products.Lot 1 Carbonated Soft Drinks Lot 2 Still Soft Drinks, including fruit juice, smoothies and flavoured milk.Lot 3 Sports, Health or energy Drinks Lot 4 Bottled Water including carbonated and Flavoured Water. Lot 5 Concentrated Juice and Dispensers.Lot 6 One stop shop including Lots 1 to 4 ### Lot Information Carbonated Drinks Carbonated Soft Drinks The largest segment in the industry is the carbonated soft drinks segment, which is estimated to account for 42.5 percent of industry revenue in the current year.branded and premium carbonated soft drinkssugar and sugar freecola flavoured drinksAdditional flavours such as mango, cherrylemonade clear, cloudy or traditionalfruit flavoured carbonates such as orange or applenon-fruit carbonates such as cream soda or ginger beerMixers such as tonic water. Additional information: Please refer to the following documents for further information and to aid in completion of the Tender: TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition Documents. Renewal: Two year (24 month) minimum duration with a 2 x 12 month optional extension periods up to a maximum 4 year period in total.The agreement will be renewed every four years or if the total amount of spend stipulated in this notice, has been spent. Still Soft Drinks, including fruit juice, cordials, iced coffee and iced tea, smoothies & flavoured milk Fruit-based beverages containing between 5 percent and 99 percent fruit are considered to be fruit drinks, rather than fruit juice. Fruit drinks often contain more water than real juice and usually have flavourings, artificial sweeteners and colourings added. This segment also includes dilutables such as cordials, squash, powders and other concentrates. Over the five years through 2021to22, revenue generated by this segment is expected to have decreased, reaching 2 percent of industry revenue. This decline largely stems from growing concerns over excessive sugar consumption and growing consumer preferences for on the go beverages.Branded and premium still soft drinksBranded and premium fruit juice, soft drinksBranded and premium smoothies soft drinksBranded and premium flavoured milk soft drinks. Additional information: Please refer to the following documents for further information and to aid in completion of the Tender: TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition Documents Renewal: Two year (24 month) minimum duration with a 2 x 12 month optional extension periods up to a maximum 4 year period in total.The agreement will be renewed every four years or if the total amount of spend stipulated in this notice, has been spent. Sports, Health or energy Drinks Energy drinks Category worth PS1.39 Billion pounds growth up 5.41 percent on average over past 5 years. Growth driven by product size and flavoured energy with zero sugar. Suppliers should support over the annual period such as energy drinks during exam period where suppliers see a huge increase in sales. Freshers, promotions, throughout the year to help sales across campuses.Sports drinks are designed to enhance physical performance before, during and after physical activity. They are typically manufactured to replace fluids and electrolytes lost by perspiration and boost the body's carbohydrate intake. Energy drinks on the other hand are traditionally sugar based. The aim of energy drinks is to boost energy from caffeine, guarana, ginseng, other herbs or a combination of these ingredients.Branded and premium sports drinksBranded and premium health and vitamin drinksBranded and premium energy drinks. Additional information: Please refer to the following documents for further information and to aid in completion of the Tender: TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition Documents Renewal: Two year (24 month) minimum duration with a 2 x 12 month optional extension periods up to a maximum 4 year period in total.The agreement will be renewed every four years or if the total amount of spend stipulated in this notice, has been spent. Bottled Water including carbonated and Flavoured Water. This segment includes pure mineral water. Over the majority of the five years through 2021 to 22, revenue derived from this segment has increased boosted by rising consumer awareness of the high sugar content of many alternative soft drinks. However, temporary closure of hospitality establishments, social distancing restrictions and individuals working from home is expected to dampen demand for bottled water. Growing environmental consciousness and concerns over single use plastic have also encouraged consumers to purchase refillable water bottles.Branded and premium bottled still and sparkling water.Branded and premium bottled still and sparkling flavoured water. Additional information: Please refer to the following documents for further information and to aid in completion of the Tender: TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition Documents Renewal: Two year (24 month) minimum duration with a 2 x 12 month optional extension periods up to a maximum 4 year period in total.The agreement will be renewed every four years or if the total amount of spend stipulated in this notice, has been spent. Concentrated Juice and Dispensers In the United Kingdom, the term fruit juice can only legally be used to describe a product that is 100 percent fruit juice. Fruit juice cannot contain added water, sugar or artificial flavours. Juice made by reconstituting concentrate can be called juice as long as it displays characteristics consistent with fruit juice made from the same fruits.Concentrated Juice & Dispensers. Additional information: Please refer to the following documents for further information and to aid in completion of the Tender: TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition Renewal: Two year (24 month) minimum duration with a 2 x 12 month optional extension periods up to a maximum 4 year period in total.The agreement will be renewed every four years or if the total amount of spend stipulated in this notice, has been spent. One Stop Shop. Including products from Lots 1 to 4 One Stop Shop to cover products from Lots 1 to 4 includingCarbonated Soft Drinks Still Soft Drinks, including fruit juice, smoothies and flavoured milk. Sports, Health or energy Drinks Bottled Water including carbonated and Flavoured Water. Additional information: Please refer to the following documents for further information and to aid in completion of the Tender: TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition Renewal: Two year (24 month) minimum duration with a 2 x 12 month optional extension periods up to a maximum 4 year period in total.The agreement will be renewed every four years or if the total amount of spend stipulated in this notice, has been spent. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031016-2022 | | 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 | 3 Nov 2022 | | Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Sep 2022 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Likely to be re-tendered to replace agreement about to expire in September 2026 for new framework start date of 1st October 2026 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £38,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £38,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TUCO LTD | | Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION | | 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 | 8 | | Supplier names | AG BARR; BFS GROUP LTD T/A BIDFOOD; BRAKE BROS; CATERING SERVICES SUPPLIES; COCA-COLA ENTERPRISES; DUNSTERS FARM FOODSERVICE; JANES BEVERAGES FOODSERVICE; KROGAB | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15982000 - Soft drinks ## Release History - 3 Nov 2022 at 06:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031016-2022 - 28 Apr 2022 at 12:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010954-2022 ## 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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