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Contract Award Notice

Supply and Distribution of Hot Beverage Ingredients, Equipment and Associated Coffee Shop Products

  • First published: 07 February 2020
  • Last modified: 07 February 2020
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Summary

OCID:
Published by:
The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd)
Authority ID:
AA72015
Publication date:
07 February 2020
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Coffee supply in various formats; beans, ground, bulk-brew;

Supply of good quality teas in both leaf and bag format;

Supply of good quality hot chocolate;

Supply of various syrups and seasonal drinks ingredients;

Ability to deliver seasonal promotions in line with high street offerings;

Provision of a high standard of barista training;

Ability to supply a wide range of machinery for use within Cafés, barista operated areas and conferencing (traditional vending not required).

Full maintenance for any machinery/equipment provided.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd)

3rd Floor National House, 36 St Ann Street

Manchester

M2 7LE

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.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 Hot Beverage Ingredients, Equipment and Associated Coffee Shop Products

Reference number: Reference number: CAT11048-TU

II.1.2) Main CPV code

15860000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

The scope of commodities to be covered in the framework are as follows:

Coffee in various formats speciality;

Coffee tea in various formats hot chocolate;

Coffee machinery (sale/lease/FOL and maintenance ability).

Other coffee shop items such as cakes, pastries, confectionery, etc. ancillaries such as branded/non-branded disposables and non-disposables barista equipment training. It is envisaged that suppliers will be able to cover the full scope of ingredients, machinery and associated products that surround providing a coffee shop or similar function. An ability to offer a complete coffee shop offer/experience to include: product, imagery, footprint for furniture/design would be desirable.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 50 000 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Hot Beverage Ingredients, Equipment and Associated Products

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

15860000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Coffee supply in various formats; beans, ground, bulk-brew;

Supply of good quality teas in both leaf and bag format;

Supply of good quality hot chocolate;

Supply of various syrups and seasonal drinks ingredients;

Ability to deliver seasonal promotions in line with high street offerings;

Provision of a high standard of barista training;

Ability to supply a wide range of machinery for use within Cafés, barista operated areas and conferencing (traditional vending not required).

Full maintenance for any machinery/equipment provided.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 40

Cost criterion: Price / Weighting: 60

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months period. This will be subject to performance.

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 documents ‘TUCO SQ notes to tenderers’, ‘TUCO ITT notes to tenderers’ and ‘further competition documents’ for further information to aid in completion of the SQ and ITT.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Speciality Coffee Ingredients (80+ Point SCA Q Grading), Equipment and Associated Coffee Shop Products

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

15860000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

UNITED KINGDOM.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Speciality coffee ingredients (80+ point SCA Q grading);

Supply of good quality teas in both leaf and bag format;

Supply of good quality hot chocolate;

Supply of various syrups and seasonal drinks ingredients;

Ability to deliver seasonal promotions in line with high street offerings;

Provision of a high standard of barista training;

Ability to supply a wide range of machinery for use within Cafés;

Barista operated areas and conferencing (traditional vending not required).

Full maintenance for any machinery/equipment provided.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 40

Cost criterion: Price / Weighting: 60

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months period. This will be subject to performance.

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 documents ‘TUCO SQ notes to tenderers’, ‘TUCO ITT notes to tenderers’ and ‘further competition documents’ for further information to aid in completion of the SQ and ITT.

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Restricted procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2019/S 125-304819

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Contract No: CAT11048-TU

Title: Hot Beverage Ingredients, Equipment and Associated Products

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20/12/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 15

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 15

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 15

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bewley's Tea and Coffee UK Ltd

The Roastery, Bent Ley Road

Meltham, Huddersfield

HD9 4EP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bridge Valley Group T/A Bridge Coffee Roasters

1 Alder Avenue, Dyffryn Business Park

Cardiff

CF82 7TW

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CafeDirect plc

4th Floor, 115 George Street

Edinburgh

EH2 4JN

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Cafeology Ltd

4 Vantage Park 2, Coborn Avenue

Sheffield

S9 1DA

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Coffee Conscience Ltd

Suite 1, Scarlow Business Centre, 2 Scarlow Street

Port Glasgow

PA14 5EY

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Lofbergs Ltd

Fika House, 4 Hornton Road, West Drayton

London

UB7 8JD

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Matthew Algie and Company Ltd

15 Lawmoor Road

Glasgow

G5 0UL

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ringtons Ltd

Algernon Road

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE6 2YN

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tchibo Coffee Int. Ltd

7-8 Blenheim Road

Epsom

KT19 9BE

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Nairobi Coffee and Tea Co. Ltd

Unit 1a Shakespeare Industrial Estate, Shakespeare Street

Watford

WD24 5RY

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 35 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Contract No: CAT11048-TU2

Title: Hot Beverage Ingredients, Equipment and Associated Products

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

20/12/2019

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 12

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 12

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 12

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bewley's Tea and Coffee Ltd

The Roastery, Bent Ley Road

Meltham, Huddersfield

HD9 4EP

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bridge Valley Group T/A Bridge Coffee Roasters

1 Alder Avenue, Dyffryn Business Park

Cardiff

CF82 7TW

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

CafeDirect Plc

4th Floor, 115 George Street

Edinburgh

EH2 4JN

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Cafeology Ltd

4 Vantage Park 2, Coborn Avenue

Sheffield

S9 1DA

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Coffee Conscience Ltd

Suite 1, Scarlow Business Centre, 2 Scarlow Street

Port Glasgow

PA14 5EY

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Lofbergs Ltd

Fika House, 4 Hornton Road, West Drayton

London

UB7 8JD

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Matthew Algie and Company Ltd

15 Lawmoor Road

Glasgow

G5 0UL

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ringtons Ltd

Algernon Road,

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE6 2YN

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Tchibo Coffee Int. Ltd

7-8 Blenheim Road

Epsom

KT19 9BE

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

York Coffee Emporium Ltd

Unit 5, Rose Centre, Rose Avenue

York

YO26 6RX

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 15 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

To view this notice, please click here:

https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=468738034

GO Reference: GO-202024-PRO-15931717

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

TUCO Ltd

3rd Floor National House, 36 St Ann Street

Manchester

M2 7LE

UK

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

The authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar days 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.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

04/02/2020

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
15860000 Coffee, tea and related products Miscellaneous food products

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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