Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
TUCO Ltd
3rd Floor National House, 36 St Ann Street
Manchester
M2 7LE
UK
Contact person: Mandy Johnston
Telephone: +44 7415795771
E-mail: mandy.johnston@tuco.ac.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.tuco.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supply and Distribution of Soft Drinks and Associated Products
Reference number: CAT11060-TU
II.1.2) Main CPV code
15982000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
Supply and distribution of soft drinks and associated products.Lot 1 Carbonated Soft Drinks Lot 2 Still Soft Drinks, including fruit juice, smoothies and flavoured milk.Lot 3 Sports, Health or energy Drinks Lot 4 Bottled Water including carbonated and Flavoured Water. Lot 5 Concentrated Juice and Dispensers.Lot 6 One stop shop including Lots 1 to 4
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
38 000 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Carbonated Drinks
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15982000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Carbonated Soft Drinks The largest segment in the industry is the carbonated soft drinks segment, which is estimated to account for 42.5 percent of industry revenue in the current year.• branded and premium carbonated soft drinks• sugar and sugar free• cola flavoured drinks• Additional flavours such as mango, cherry• lemonade clear, cloudy or traditional• fruit flavoured carbonates such as orange or apple• non-fruit carbonates such as cream soda or ginger beer• Mixers such as tonic water
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Two year (24 month) minimum duration with a 2 x 12 month optional extension periods up to a maximum 4 year period in total.The agreement will be renewed every four years or if the total amount of spend stipulated in this notice, has been spent.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Please refer to the following documents for further information and to aid in completion of the Tender: TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition Documents
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Still Soft Drinks, including fruit juice, cordials, iced coffee and iced tea, smoothies & flavoured milk
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15982000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Fruit-based beverages containing between 5 percent and 99 percent fruit are considered to be fruit drinks, rather than fruit juice. Fruit drinks often contain more water than real juice and usually have flavourings, artificial sweeteners and colourings added. This segment also includes dilutables such as cordials, squash, powders and other concentrates. Over the five years through 2021to22, revenue generated by this segment is expected to have decreased, reaching 2 percent of industry revenue. This decline largely stems from growing concerns over excessive sugar consumption and growing consumer preferences for on the go beverages.Branded and premium still soft drinksBranded and premium fruit juice, soft drinksBranded and premium smoothies soft drinksBranded and premium flavoured milk soft drinks
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Two year (24 month) minimum duration with a 2 x 12 month optional extension periods up to a maximum 4 year period in total.The agreement will be renewed every four years or if the total amount of spend stipulated in this notice, has been spent.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Please refer to the following documents for further information and to aid in completion of the Tender: TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition Documents
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Sports, Health or energy Drinks
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15982000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Energy drinks Category worth £1.39 Billion pounds growth up 5.41 percent on average over past 5 years. Growth driven by product size and flavoured energy with zero sugar. Suppliers should support over the annual period such as energy drinks during exam period where suppliers see a huge increase in sales. Freshers, promotions, throughout the year to help sales across campuses.Sports drinks are designed to enhance physical performance before, during and after physical activity. They are typically manufactured to replace fluids and electrolytes lost by perspiration and boost the body's carbohydrate intake. Energy drinks on the other hand are traditionally sugar based. The aim of energy drinks is to boost energy from caffeine, guarana, ginseng, other herbs or a combination of these ingredients.Branded and premium sports drinksBranded and premium health and vitamin drinksBranded and premium energy drinks
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Two year (24 month) minimum duration with a 2 x 12 month optional extension periods up to a maximum 4 year period in total.The agreement will be renewed every four years or if the total amount of spend stipulated in this notice, has been spent.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Please refer to the following documents for further information and to aid in completion of the Tender: TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition Documents
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Bottled Water including carbonated and Flavoured Water.
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15982000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This segment includes pure mineral water. Over the majority of the five years through 2021 to 22, revenue derived from this segment has increased boosted by rising consumer awareness of the high sugar content of many alternative soft drinks. However, temporary closure of hospitality establishments, social distancing restrictions and individuals working from home is expected to dampen demand for bottled water. Growing environmental consciousness and concerns over single use plastic have also encouraged consumers to purchase refillable water bottles.Branded and premium bottled still and sparkling water.Branded and premium bottled still and sparkling flavoured water.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Two year (24 month) minimum duration with a 2 x 12 month optional extension periods up to a maximum 4 year period in total.The agreement will be renewed every four years or if the total amount of spend stipulated in this notice, has been spent.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Please refer to the following documents for further information and to aid in completion of the Tender: TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition Documents
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Concentrated Juice and Dispensers
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15982000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
In the United Kingdom, the term fruit juice can only legally be used to describe a product that is 100 percent fruit juice. Fruit juice cannot contain added water, sugar or artificial flavours. Juice made by reconstituting concentrate can be called juice as long as it displays characteristics consistent with fruit juice made from the same fruits.Concentrated Juice & Dispensers
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Two year (24 month) minimum duration with a 2 x 12 month optional extension periods up to a maximum 4 year period in total.The agreement will be renewed every four years or if the total amount of spend stipulated in this notice, has been spent.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Please refer to the following documents for further information and to aid in completion of the Tender: TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
One Stop Shop. Including products from Lots 1 to 4
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
15982000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
One Stop Shop to cover products from Lots 1 to 4 includingCarbonated Soft Drinks Still Soft Drinks, including fruit juice, smoothies and flavoured milk. Sports, Health or energy Drinks Bottled Water including carbonated and Flavoured Water.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals:
Two year (24 month) minimum duration with a 2 x 12 month optional extension periods up to a maximum 4 year period in total.The agreement will be renewed every four years or if the total amount of spend stipulated in this notice, has been spent.
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted:
No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Please refer to the following documents for further information and to aid in completion of the Tender: TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition
Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
See tender documents.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
See tender documents.
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with several operators.
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 25
Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: Do not envisage duration of framework agreement exceeding 4 years.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date:
13/06/2022
Local time: 15:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
13/06/2022
Local time: 00:00
Place:
Electronically
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement:
Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published:
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Likely to be re-tendered to replace agreement about to expire in September 2026 for new framework start date of 1st October 2026
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
Additional Information: Tender will be carried out using e-Procurement software In-Tend. If you wish to register your interest for this opportunity then please go to the following website: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home. The tender process will be carried out under an Open procedure which will entail a 1 stage process.The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement, and the contract will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender.The Framework Agreement is for use by but not limited to various institutions of Higher Educationhttp://www.hefce.ac.uk/unicoll/ (TUCO Ltd clients see http://www.tuco.org/buy/clients);SUPC members see http://supc.procureweb.ac.uk/aboutsupc-members; APUC members see http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/home.htm; NWUPC members see www.nwupc.ac.uk; NEUPC members see http://neupg.procureweb.ac.uk/; HEPCW members see http://hepcw.procureweb.ac.uk/; LUPC members see http://www.lupc.ac.uk/; Academies; Further Education FE colleges and FE colleges via Crescent Purchasing Consortium (currently 170 colleges throughout the UK) and any other member of CPC; Conwy CBC, Denbighshire CC, Flintshire CC, Wrexham CBC, Sefton Council, Halton BC, Cheshire West and Chester Council, South Ribble Borough Council, Liverpool City Council, Wirral BC, Rochdale MBC, Northumberland CC and any other Local Authorities http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/D11/Directories/Localcouncils/AToZOfLocalCouncils/DG_A-Z_LG Education Establishments in England and Wales, maintained bythe Department for Children, Schools and Families including Schools, Universities and Colleges http://www.edubase.gov.uksearchxhtml;4767F89630A039E98FE593093D577013?page=members http://www.assemblywales.org http://new.wales.gov.uk/?lang=en https://www.sell2wales.co.uk and NHS Trusts http://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories/Pages/AcuteTrustListing.aspx, and this may include additional Local Authorities, Research Councils www.rcuk.ac.uk, NHS Trusts and Police Authorities www.apa.police.uk.Housing associations, registered social landlords(RSL`s), arm`s length management organisations. All 700 plus current members of Procurement for Housing (PfH) and any future members, details of current membership for PfH can be found here; http://www.procurementforhousing.co.uk/membership/membership_list.Please refer to the following websites for a full list of RSL`s http://www.tenantservicesauthority.org/ orhttp: NUSSL http://www.ukmsl.com/client/nusconnect/ The member organisations above are located throughout the UK, including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement is also for use by but not limited to Crown Commercial Services.This Framework may also be used by other public bodies as defined by the European Union. GOReference GO-2012314-PRO-3784493.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
The University Caterers Organisation Limited
3rd Floor, National House, St Ann Square
Manchester
M2 7LE
UK
Telephone: +44 7415795771
E-mail: info@tuco.ac.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.tuco.ac.uk
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
The University Caterers Organisation Limited
3rd Floor, National House, St Ann Square
Manchester
M2 7LE
UK
Telephone: +44 7415795771
E-mail: info@tuco.ac.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.tuco.ac.uk
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill at the point information on award of contract is communicated to tenderers. This period allows unsuccessful tenderers to seek further debriefing from the contracting authority before the contract is entered into. Applicants have 2 working days from notification of the award decision to request additional debriefing and that information has to be provided a minimum of 3 working days before expiry of the standstill period. Such additional information should be requested from the address of the contracting authority of this contract notice. If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved the public contract regulations 2006 (SI 2006 No 5) provide aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by breach of the rules to action in the high court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought promptly. Where a contract has been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decision or order the authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the contract has been entered into the court may only award damages.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained
The University Caterers Organisation Limited
3rd Floor, National House, St Ann Square
Manchester
M2 7LE
UK
Telephone: +44 7415795771
E-mail: info@tuco.ac.uk
Internet address(es)
URL: http://www.tuco.ac.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
28/04/2022