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title: "Hot Beverage Ingredients, Equipment and Associated Products"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000830977"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2026-05-05"
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# Hot Beverage Ingredients, Equipment and Associated Products

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830977

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has completed a public procurement process for the supply and distribution of hot beverage ingredients, equipment, and associated coffee shop products. This process, identified under the tender ID "AU25/29," involved a direct award via the TUCO Framework CAT11068-TU to the top-ranked supplier on LOT 4. The contract, with a value of £210,000, was signed on 30th April 2026 and covers a three-year initial term with two optional 12-month extensions. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the process was covered under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). The project is classified under the CPV code 15860000, with the main procurement category being goods, and is located in the region UKM50, Aberdeen.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in providing speciality coffee ingredients and related equipment. The procurement further demonstrates potential for future opportunities and extensions within the sector. Businesses that are well suited to compete in this space include those with expertise in high-quality coffee ingredients and equipment manufacturing or supply. Large enterprises, in particular, can benefit from established frameworks like TUCO, enabling them to access high-value contracts and long-term business growth. The direct award to Matthew Algie & Company Ltd highlights the competitiveness of large, well-established suppliers in securing such contracts.

## Notice

AWARD NOTICE - Direct Award via TUCO Framework CAT11068-TU to top ranked supplier on LOT 4 Speciality coffee ingredients (80+ point SCA Q grading), equipment and associated coffee shop products.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE - Direct Award via TUCO Framework CAT11068-TU to top ranked supplier on LOT 4 Speciality coffee ingredients (80+ point SCA Q grading), equipment and associated coffee shop products.

Options: 3 year initial terms with 2 x optional 12 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555152 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £210,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MATTHEW ALGIE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555152

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555152
  Hot Beverage Ingredients, Equipment and Associated Products - AWARD NOTICE - Direct Award via TUCO Framework CAT11068-TU to top ranked supplier on LOT 4 Speciality coffee ingredients (80+ point SCA Q grading), equipment and associated coffee shop products.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830977

## Provenance

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