--- title: "CPU 6172 Supply and Delivery of Frozen & refrigerated Food, Groceries and Fresh Meat" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fc1d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05fc1d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fc1d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fc1d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-04-28" --- # CPU 6172 Supply and Delivery of Frozen & refrigerated Food, Groceries and Fresh Meat Buyer: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fc1d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05fc1d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fc1d.json) ## Summary Nottingham City Council, a sub-central government public authority, planned to procure the supply and delivery of frozen and refrigerated food, groceries, and fresh meat to various schools and commercial delivery points across Nottingham. This procurement process, identified as CPU 6172, aimed to establish contracts with qualified suppliers under an open procedure method. The tender, initially active until February 2026, was halted at the award stage on 27 April 2026 due to issues with pricing clarity and quality specifications, resulting in the withdrawal of Lots 1, 2, and 3. The Council plans to review and refine the procurement documents before determining the next steps. The tender presented a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply chain of food and groceries, particularly those offering frozen or refrigerated products, fresh meat, or cupboard-stored groceries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were especially encouraged to participate given the suitable conditions outlined in the tender for such organisations. The procurement, which was suspended for revisions, represents potential for business growth in Nottingham, emphasising fair competition and social value in award criteria. Companies providing competitive pricing, high-quality products, and contributing positively to social value metrics would have an advantage in upcoming tender opportunities once revised specifications are released. ## Notice Nottingham City Council ('the Authority') is seeking tenders from sufficiently experienced and qualified contractors for the supply and delivery of Lot 1 'Frozen & Refrigerated Food' (Lot 1) which is defined as any food product purchased that must be stored in a freezer or a refrigerator, 'Groceries' (Lot 2) which is defined as any food product purchased that must be stored in a food cupboard, Fresh Meat (Lot 3) to multiple school and commercial delivery points across Nottingham City. ### Lot Information Frozen & Refrigerated Food Food product purchased that must be stored in a freezer or a refrigerator. Renewal: As decided by the council Groceries Food product purchased that must be stored in a food cupboard. Renewal: As decided by the council Fresh Meat Supply of fresh meat Renewal: As decided by the council ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038604-2026 | | Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 28 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | 9 Feb 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,360,000 | | Lots value | £8,360,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Cancelled | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL | | Additional buyers | Missing | | Locality | NOTTINGHAM | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG2 3NG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham | | Local authority | Nottingham | | Electoral ward | Castle | | Westminster constituency | Nottingham East | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England), TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, TLF14 Nottingham | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ## Release History - 28 Apr 2026 at 12:59 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038604-2026 - 9 Feb 2026 at 16:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011557-2026 - 23 Dec 2025 at 09:28 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085654-2025 - 23 Dec 2025 at 09:20 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085644-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038604-2026 28th April 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011557-2026 9th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085654-2025 23rd December 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085644-2025 23rd December 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/ - https://www.eastmidstenders.org/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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