--- title: "ALC23 Spirits and Core Wines, Beer and Cider" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040d62" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040d62" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040d62.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040d62.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "TUCO LTD" published: "2024-03-28" --- # ALC23 Spirits and Core Wines, Beer and Cider Buyer: TUCO LTD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040d62 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-040d62) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-040d62.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves TUCO Ltd seeking suppliers for the supply and distribution of spirits, core wines, beer, and cider. The contract covers various alcoholic beverages for universities, colleges, and the wider public sector. The agreement commences on 15 March 2024 until 14 March 2026, with the option to extend until 14 March 2028. Tenderers must submit responses within the specified timeframe mentioned in the tender documents. The current procurement stage is the award phase, with key deadlines set for evaluating and awarding contracts. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of alcoholic beverages to universities, colleges, and public sector entities. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large-scale suppliers in the distilled alcoholic beverages industry would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing fair competition among suppliers. Considering the scope and duration of the agreement, suppliers capable of meeting the demands of a diverse clientele over an extended period would find this tender conducive for business growth. ## Notice This purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of spirits and core wines, beer and cider 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:Draught and packaged beers and cider to include core, craft and speciality.Spirits and fortified wines, RTD,Wines ,Low/no alcohol options across all lots - and it is envisaged that suppliers will be able to cover the full scope of products within each of the lots. The new framework agreement will commence on 15 March 2024 until 14 March 2026 with the option to extend by 2 x 12 months until 14 March 2028.Tenderers are required to submit their responses within the timescale specified within the tender documents. ### Lot Information Draught Beers and Ciders This lot will focus on the supply and distribution of core, craft and speciality draught alcoholic drinks such as beer, cider, stout and ale to members and clients of TUCO. Lead brewer is responsible for maintaining the cellar, pumps, lines etc. at no additional cost. Additional information: Please refer to the TUCO Ltd 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 responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs Renewal: Option to extend by 2, 1-year extensions up until 14.03.2028. This will be subject to performance. Packaged Beers and Cider This lot will focus on the supply and distribution of core, craft and speciality packaged alcoholic drinks such as beer and ciders available in bottles, cans etc. to members and clients of TUCO. Additional information: Please refer to the TUCO Ltd 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 responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs Renewal: Option to extend by 2, 1-year extensions up until 14.03.2028. This will be subject to performance. Spirits and Fortified Wine This lot will focus on the supply and distribution of spirits and fortified wines required by TUCO members for their bars and hospitality events. Additional information: Please refer to the TUCO Ltd 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 responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs Renewal: Option to extend by 2, 1-year extensions up until 14.03.2028. This will be subject to performance. Core Wines and all Wines This lot will focus on the supply and distribution of core wines and other wines required by TUCO members for their bars and hospitality events. Additional information: Please refer to the TUCO Ltd 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 responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs Renewal: Option to extend by 2, 1-year extensions up until 14.03.2028. This will be subject to performance. One Stop Shop (i.e. draught, packaged, spirits and wines) This lot will focus on the supply and distribution of all products covered in Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 enabling our members to call off from this agreement if they are looking to use a one stop shop approach. Requires the supply of beers, ciders, spirits, fortified wines and core and all wines required for bars and hospitality events. Additional information: Please refer to the TUCO Ltd 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 responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs Renewal: Option to extend by 2, 1-year extensions up until 14.03.2028. This will be subject to performance. Independent Brewers This lot will focus on the supply and distribution of beer, cider, stout, ale from smaller scale independent brewers required by TUCO members for their bars and hospitality events. Additional information: Please refer to the TUCO Ltd 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 responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs Renewal: Option to extend by 2, 1-year extensions up until 14.03.2028. This will be subject to performance. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010229-2024 | | 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 | 28 Mar 2024 | | Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Feb 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 48 months | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £56,000,000 | | Lots value | £34,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £5,600,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | 13 | | Supplier names | BFS GROUP LIMITED T/A BIDFOOD; CARLSBERG MARSTON'S BREWING; DAYLA; ENOTRIA WINECELLARS; GREENE KING BREWING AND RETAILING; HB CLARK & CO (SUCCESSORS; HOUSE OF TOWNEND; J W LEES AND CO (BREWERS; LWC DRINKS; MATTHEW CLARK BIBENDUM; MOLSON COORS BREWING COMPANY (UK; STEWART WINES; YATTENDON BREWING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages ## Release History - 28 Mar 2024 at 11:20 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010229-2024 - 27 Mar 2024 at 14:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010088-2024 - 19 Oct 2023 at 13:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030902-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://hepcw.procureweb.ac.uk/ - http://neupg.procureweb.ac.uk/ - http://supc.procureweb.ac.uk/aboutsupc-members - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/home.htm - http://www.hefce.ac.uk/unicoll/ - http://www.lupc.ac.uk/ - http://www.procurementforhousing.co.uk/membership/membership_list.Please - http://www.tenantservicesauthority.org/ - http://www.tuco.ac.uk - http://www.tuco.org/buy/clients - http://www.ukmsl.com/client/nusconnect/ - https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home - https://www.tuco.ac.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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