---
title: "ALC28 Spirits and Core Wines, Beer and Cider"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-077a49"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-077a49.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED"
published: "2026-09-25"
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# ALC28 Spirits and Core Wines, Beer and Cider

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-077a49

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## Summary

The University Caterers Organisation Limited (TUCO) plans to establish a framework for supplying and distributing alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to its members and clients, including universities, colleges, local authorities and the wider public sector. The range covers draught and packaged core, craft and speciality beers and cider; spirits, fortified wines, ready-to-drink products and wines; and low- and no-alcohol options. This is a drinks supply and distribution requirement, spanning beer, cider, wine, spirits and non-alcoholic beverages. Deliveries are intended for locations across the United Kingdom.

This procurement is at the planning stage: TUCO has set out its intention to buy, but has not invited tenders. It expects to use an open procedure to establish a closed framework. TUCO expects to publish the next notice on 1 September 2027. The framework is planned to begin on 15 March 2028, run initially until 14 March 2030 and allow two further 12-month extensions, to a maximum end date of 14 March 2032. Estimated average annual spend is £8 million; estimated total spend over the maximum four-year framework is £50 million, including anticipated growth. The planned framework is above the relevant procurement threshold.

The framework is identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. It is likely to suit drinks wholesalers and distributors able to serve public-sector customers across the United Kingdom and supply a broad range spanning beer, cider, wines, spirits, ready-to-drink products and low- or no-alcohol alternatives. TUCO envisages suppliers covering the full product scope within each lot, and is considering a one-stop-shop option, so businesses with wide product coverage and distribution capacity may be well placed. The buyer has not set out specific accreditations, technical qualifications or experience requirements at this planning stage; suppliers can use the lead-in before the planned competition to assess their range and capacity against the proposed scope.

## Notice

The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a (closed) framework for the supply and distribution of Spirits and Core Wines, Beer and Cider supplies to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges, Local Authorities and the wider Public Sector). The duration of this framework is planned to be a maximum of 4 years. The average annual spend through the framework is estimated at PS8m with the total spend through the framework (over the maximum 4 years) estimated at PS50m with growth factored in. 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. The framework is framework is likely to include the option of a one-stop shop. 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 2028 until 14 March 2030 with the option to extend by 2 x 12 months until 14 March 2032.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090890-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Sep 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 15 Mar 2028 - 14 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Postcode area | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages
- 15930000 - Wines
- 15940000 - Cider and other fruit wines
- 15950000 - Non-distilled fermented beverages
- 15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages

## Release History

- 25 Sep 2026 at 11:02 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090890-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/090890-2026
  25th September 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tuco.ac.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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