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Contract Notice

Supply and Distribution of Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Products

  • First published: 08 December 2022
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-038b71
Published by:
The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd)
Authority ID:
AA72015
Publication date:
08 December 2022
Deadline date:
16 January 2023
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Lot 1 Supply and Distribution of Grocery and Chilled Foods for HE and FE. Bidders who apply for this Lot are not permitted to apply for Lots 3, 8, 8 and 9. Products will include but are not limited to canned and dried fruit and vegetables, baking products, rice, pasta, sauces, beverages, cheese, milk, bacon, cured meats, sandwich fillings and all other grocery, ambient and chilled foods.

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd)

c/o Mitchell Charlesworth, 3rd Floor, 44 Peter Street

Manchester

M2 5GP

UK

Telephone: +44 1617133420

E-mail: info@tuco.ac.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.tuco.ac.uk

Address of the buyer profile: www.tuco.ac.uk

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk/tuco/aspx/ITLogin.aspx


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk/tuco/aspx/ITLogin.aspx


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 Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Products

Reference number: CAT11066-TU

II.1.2) Main CPV code

15000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

This Framework is for the supply and distribution of Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Products and will include specialist Vegan & Vegetarian products and a one-stop shop.

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 300 000 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for maximum 6 lots

Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 6

The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:

Please see Notes to Tenderers

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Supply and Distribution of Grocery and Chilled Foods for Higher and Further education

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

15000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1 Supply and Distribution of Grocery and Chilled Foods for HE and FE. Bidders who apply for this Lot are not permitted to apply for Lots 3, 8, 8 and 9. Products will include but are not limited to canned and dried fruit and vegetables, baking products, rice, pasta, sauces, beverages, cheese, milk, bacon, cured meats, sandwich fillings and all other grocery, ambient and chilled foods.

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:

Option to extend agreement by 2 x 12month extensions

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

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home

Please refer to the document TUCO Ltd Notes to Tenderers' documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored responses.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Lot 2: Supply and Distribution of Frozen and Chilled Foods for Higher and Further education

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

15000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 2 Supply and Distribution of Frozen and Chilled Foods for HE and FE. Bidders who apply for this Lot are

not permitted to apply for Lots 3, 4, 8 and 9. Includes but is not limited to meat, poultry, fish, chips, vegetables, bread, patisserie, vienoisserie, cheese, milk, bacon, cured meats, sandwich fillings and any other frozen and chilled foods.

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:

Option to extend by two 1-year extensions subject to performance.

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

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home

Please refer to the document TUCO Ltd Notes to Tenderers' documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored responses.

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Supply and Distribution of Chilled Foods for Higher and Further education

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

15000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 3 Supply and Distribution of Chilled Foods for HE and FE. Includes but is not limited to meat, poultry, fish, cheese, bacon, yoghurts, sandwich fillings and any other chilled foods.

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:

Option to extend by two 1-year extensions subject to performance.

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

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home

Please refer to the document TUCO Ltd Notes to Tenderers' documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored responses.

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Supply and Distribution of Specialist Vegan and Vegetarian products for Higher and Further education

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

15000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply and Distribution of Specialist Vegan and Vegetarian products for HE and FE. We are looking for specialist vegan and vegetarian food products suitable for use in foodservice.

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:

Option to extend by two 1-year extensions subject to performance.

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: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Please insert full price list and full details of the products

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

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home

Please refer to the document TUCO Ltd Notes to Tenderers' documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored responses.

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Supply and Distribution of Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Foods One-stop shop for Higher and Further education

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

15000000

39222000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 5 Supply and Distribution of Grocery Frozen and Chilled Foods One-stop shop for HE and FE. Bidders who apply for this Lot are not permitted to apply for Lots 3, 8, 8 and 9.

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:

Option to extend by two 1-year extensions subject to performance.

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

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home

Please refer to the document TUCO Ltd Notes to Tenderers' documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored responses.

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Lot 6: Supply and Distribution of Grocery and Chilled Foods for Local Authorities and Other TUCO Members

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

15000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 6: Supply and Distribution of Grocery and Chilled Foods for LA and other organisations which meet TUCO membership criteria. Bidders who apply for this Lot are not permitted to apply for Lots 3, 4, 8 and 9. Products will include but are not limited to canned and dried fruit and vegetables, baking products, rice, pasta, sauces, beverages, cheese, milk, bacon, cured meats, sandwich fillings and all other grocery, ambient and chilled foods.

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:

Option to extend by two 1-year extensions subject to performance.

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

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home

Please refer to the document TUCO Ltd Notes to Tenderers' documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored responses.

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Supply and Distribution of Frozen and Chilled Foods for Local Authorities and Other TUCO Members

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

15000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 7 Supply and Distribution of Frozen and Chilled Foods for LA and other organisations which meet TUCO membership criteria. Bidders who apply for this Lot are not permitted to apply for Lots 3, 4, 8 and 9. Includes but is not limited to meat, poultry, fish, chips, vegetables, bread, patisserie, vienoisserie, cheese, milk, bacon, cured meats, sandwich fillings and any other frozen and chilled foods.

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:

Option to extend by two 1-year extensions subject to performance.

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

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home

Please refer to the document TUCO Ltd Notes to Tenderers' documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored responses.

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

Supply and Distribution of Chilled Foods for Local Authorities and Other TUCO Members

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

15000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 8 Supply and Distribution of Chilled Foods for LA and other organisations which meet TUCO membership criteria. Includes but is not limited to meat, poultry, fish, cheese, bacon, yoghurts, sandwich fillings and any other chilled foods.

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:

Option to extend by two 1-year extensions subject to performance.

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

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home

Please refer to the document TUCO Ltd Notes to Tenderers' documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored responses.

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

Lot 9 Supply and Distribution of vegan and vegetarian products for Local Authorities and Other TUCO Members

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

15000000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 9 Supply and Distribution of vegan and vegetarian products for LA and other organisations which meet TUCO membership criteria. Bidders who apply for this Lot are not permitted to apply for Lots 3, 4, 8 and 9. We are looking for specialist vegan and vegetarian food products suitable for use in foodservice.

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:

Option to extend by two 1-year extensions subject to performance.

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: Yes

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Please insert full price list and full details of the products

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

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home

Please refer to the document TUCO Ltd Notes to Tenderers' documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored responses.

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

Lot 10 Supply and Distribution of Grocery Frozen and Chilled Foods One-stop shop for Local Authorities and Other TUCO Members

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

15000000

39222000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 10 Supply and Distribution of Grocery Frozen and Chilled Foods One-stop shop for LA and other organisations which meet TUCO membership criteria. Bidders who apply for this Lot are not permitted to apply for Lots 3, 4, 8 and 9.

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:

Option to extend by two 1-year extensions subject to performance.

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

To respond to this opportunity please click here: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home

Please refer to the document TUCO Ltd Notes to Tenderers' documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored responses.

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.

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 16/01/2023

Local time: 10:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 6 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 23/01/2023

Local time: 10:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published:

48 Months

VI.3) Additional information

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.

To view this notice, please click here:

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GO Reference: GO-2022127-PRO-21675221

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

TUCO Ltd

Mitchell Charlesworth, 3rd Floor, 44 St Peter Street

Manchester

M2 5GP

UK

Telephone: +44 1617133420

E-mail: info@tuco.ac.uk

Internet address(es)

URL: http://www.tuco.ac.uk

VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures

TUCO Ltd

Mitchell Charlesworth, 3rd Floor, 44 St Peter Street

Manchester

M2 5GP

UK

VI.4.4) Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

TUCO Ltd

Mitchell Charlesworth, 3rd Floor, 44 St Peter Street

Manchester

M2 5GP

UK

Internet address(es)

URL: http://www.tuco.ac.uk

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

07/12/2022

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
39222000 Catering supplies Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies
15000000 Food, beverages, tobacco and related products Agriculture and Food

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
info@tuco.ac.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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