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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Tender notice |
| Buyer: | THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED |
| Main Category: | Goods |
| Procurement Method: | Open procedure |
| Tender Status: | Open |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | £45,000,000 |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £54,000,000 |
| Release Date: | 6 May 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | 10 June 2026 |
| Enquiry Deadline: | 3 June 2026 |
| Contract Start Date: | 2 October 2026 (Estimated) |
| Contract End Date: | 2 October 2028 (Estimated) |
| Contract Duration: | 2.0 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-051d33 |
| Notice Reference: | 041614-2026 |
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Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products
Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products
Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products
Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products
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| Call-off method: | Both: direct call-off and mini-competition |
| Maximum operators: | 30 |
The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a closed Framework for the supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd. This procurement will follow an Open Procedure under Procurement Act 2023 regulations. The duration of this closed Framework is planned to be a maximum of 4 years in the format of a 2 year with one plus one year extensions. We have an estimated start date of 3rd October 2026 to 2nd October 2028 with an optional 2 year extension in 1 plus 1 year extensions to 2nd October 2030. The framework agreement which will cover supply to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will be split into 13 geographic lots to encourage SMEs to participate. The aim is to award multiple suppliers across the 13 lots.: • Lot 1 London • Lot 2 North West • Lot 3 North East • Lot 4 Yorkshire & Humber • Lot 5 West Midlands • Lot 6 East Midlands • Lot 7 South East • Lot 8 South West • Lot 9 East • Lot 10 North Wales • Lot 11 South Wales • Lot 12 Scotland • Lot 13 Northern Ireland Suppliers are not restricted to the number of lots they can apply for. The national annual spend through the Framework is estimated to be £11.25m to a maximum £45,000,000.00 over the full 4 years. Lot specific values are not known. The value nationally is shared between all geographic lots. The scope of products to be covered within the framework are as follows: Whole Fruit, Whole Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products & Bread Products
The supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (London). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products
The supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (North West). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products
The supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (North East). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products
The supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (Yorkshire & Humber). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products
The supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (West Midlands). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products
The supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (East Midlands). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products
The supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (South East). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products
The supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (South West). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products
The supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (East). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products
The supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (North Wales). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products
The supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (South Wales). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products
The supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (Scotland). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products
The supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO Ltd within the lotted geographic area (Northern Ireland). Scope covering; Fruit, Vegetables, Prepared Fruit, Prepared Vegetables, Fresh Salad, Dairy products, Bread Products
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Application Deadline
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