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title: "FWK4001 - Provision of Fresh Fish & Seafood"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05157e"
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# FWK4001 - Provision of Fresh Fish & Seafood

Buyer: CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05157e

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process initiated by the Corporate Officer of the House of Commons and the Corporate Officer of the House of Lords seeks to establish a framework agreement for the "FWK4001 - Provision of Fresh Fish & Seafood." This tender is in the active stage, with the primary focus on the procurement of goods, specifically fresh, cured, frozen, and specialist seafood products for resale in the catering venues of both Houses of Parliament. The procurement method being used is an open procedure, and up to two suppliers will be selected under this framework, which is not divided into lots. Located in London, UK, the deadline for tender submissions is set for 12 February 2026. The procurement strategy is structured to guarantee consistent quality, value for money, and supply resilience over a contract period commencing on 1 May 2026, and possibly extending up to 30 April 2030, should the renewal option be exercised.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses in the seafood supply industry, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality, diverse seafood products. Companies with expertise in supplying prepared and preserved fish, as well as a robust logistical capacity for distribution, would find this opportunity particularly beneficial. The tender emphasises commercial proposals, quality, and social value as award criteria, with a weighting of 60% on the commercial component, making it crucial for businesses to present compelling cost-effective solutions. Additionally, businesses should meet certain legal, financial, and technical conditions of participation and be prepared to comply with the potential scope adjustments described in the framework agreement, which may arise due to changes in the operational needs of Parliament's catering services. This procurement is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs as indicated by the selection criteria.

## Notice

The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords and Corporate Officer of the House of Commons (the Authority), acting jointly, requires two suppliers to provide a wide range of and seafood (fresh, cured, frozen and specialist) products, for use across the Catering Services of both Houses of Parliament. All produce is for resale in Parliament's catering venues. This procurement is for the establishment of an internal framework agreement for the supply of seafood products to the Parliamentary Estate. The framework will be awarded to up to 2 suppliers and is not divided into lots. The framework will support catering operations across the Parliamentary Estate and is intended to ensure consistent quality, value for money, and supply resilience. To register your interest and participate in this tender, please create an account on Atamis via https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.com/s/Welcome. Once registered, search for the project in order to access the tender documents. If you experience any issues with registration, please contact the team at pcd@parliament.uk.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The following possible modification/s may be made to this Framework Agreement in accordance with para. 1 of Schedule 8 PA 2023, should they be required. For example, this could occur if the Authority acquires a new building, undertakes refurbishment projects, or makes a strategic decision to expand or reduce the product range to meet operational needs: The Authority may add or remove products from the Statement of Requirements in accordance with para. 5.2 and Table 1 of the Statement of Requirements. The Authority may increase or reduce the provision of the goods if it opens new venues or closes venues on the Parliamentary Estate. This will be solely the Authority's discretion. The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for additional periods, up to a total of 2 years, in increments (+1+1), at its sole discretion. The Authority also reserves the right to carry out a subsequent procurement of similar goods, services or works in reliance on the direct award justification in paragraph 8 of Schedule 5 to the PA 2023.

Renewal: +1+1

### Planning Information

Request For Information

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085964-2025 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2028-12-15 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,927,800 |
| Lots value | £1,927,800 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS |
| Additional buyers | CORPORATE OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 0AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London, TLI32 Westminster |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03311000 - Fish
- 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
- 15250000 - Seafood

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 16:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085964-2025
- 3 Jul 2025 at 11:28 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037074-2025
- 16 May 2025 at 09:46 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022099-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085964-2025
  23rd December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037074-2025
  3rd July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022099-2025
  16th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.com/s/Welcome
  PSQ documents and Tender Documents can be accessed via Atamis.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.parliament.uk/

## Provenance

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