Contract notice
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
Tuco Ltd
Mitchell Charlesworth, 3rd Floor, 44 Peter Street,
Manchester
M2 5GP
UK
Contact person: Natalie Phillips
Telephone: +44 7399487448
E-mail: info@tuco.ac.uk
NUTS: UK
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.tuco.ac.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home
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
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home
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 Catering Disposables, Kitchen Chemicals, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products (DIPCHEM) 2024
Reference number: CAT11070-TU
II.1.2) Main CPV code
39222100
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this framework contract is for the Supply and Distribution of Catering Disposable Products, Kitchen Chemicals, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products to members and clients of TUCO. This Agreement is open to current and future member Institutions an affiliated Public Sector bodies. The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to Catering Disposable Products, Kitchen Chemicals, Light Cleaning Accessories, Allergen Labelling and Associated Products. This will be an open procedure and ALL questions and documents will need to be completed and uploaded within the timescale given. Please ensure all relevant documents are completed and uploaded to InTend by the deadline stated in the tender documents. The framework agreement will be for 2 years plus the option to extend by 2 x 12 months. The contract start date is anticipated to be 1st October 2024 though this may change depending on the time to complete evaluations of submissions
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
48 000 000.00
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
Lot 1 Catering Disposable Products
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39222100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Disposable food packaging comprises of disposable items often found in fast food restaurants, takeout restaurants and kiosks, and catering establishments. Food serving items for picnics and parties are very similar. Typical disposable foodservice products are catering foil, cling film, catering gloves, takeaway food containers, plates, bowls, cups, utensils, doilies and tray papers.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
19 000 000.00
GBP
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:
Anticipated contract start date is 1st October 2024 with option to extend by 2 x 1-year extensions up until 30.09.2028. This will be 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
Please refer to the TUCO Ltd Notes to Tenderers' and other tender 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. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2 Reusable Alternatives to Takeout Disposables (with branding options)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39222100
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Lot focuses on the supply and distribution of sustainable (reusable / To-Go) alternatives to disposables cups and food packaging, which will reduce the use of single use cups and boxes and promote Use & Return schemes. TUCO members continue to seek environmentally friendly alternatives such as a keep cup scheme whereby the cups and packaging are sold to and reused by students and staff attracting a discount off drinks, food purchases made on campus or at outlets.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
250 000.00
GBP
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:
Anticipated contract start date is 1st October 2024 with option to extend by 2 x 1-year extensions up until 30.09.2028. This will be 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
Please refer to the TUCO Ltd Notes to Tenderers' and other tender 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. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3 Kitchen Chemicals and Light Cleaning Accessories
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
39800000
39525800
39830000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To supply kitchen catering cleaning products and light cleaning accessories used to disinfect, remove dirt, including dust, stains, bad smells, etc. within a catering environment. Cleaning agents used within catering outlets in the public sector.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
10 000 000.00
GBP
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:
Anticipated contract start date is 1st October 2024 with option to extend by 2 x 1-year extensions up until 30.09.2028. This will be 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
Please refer to the TUCO Ltd Notes to Tenderers' and other tender 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. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4 Food Labels and Allergen Labelling Printer Systems
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
30192800
30199760
30179000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
To supply food and allergen Labels, and labelling printing systems as per the Food and Allergen Labelling Legislation required when labelling food in a catering environment.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
300 000.00
GBP
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:
Anticipated contract start date is 1st October 2024 with option to extend by 2 x 1-year extensions up until 30.09.2028. This will be 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
Please refer to the TUCO Ltd Notes to Tenderers' and other tender 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. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5 All Categories - One Stop Shop
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
98341130
39525800
39222100
39800000
30199760
30192800
39830000
30179000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
Main site or place of performance:
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The one stop shop Lot has been added for providers that are able to offer the majority of products across all Lots. Successful suppliers across Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 will be eligible for Lot 5.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT:
18 450 000.00
GBP
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:
Anticipated contract start date is 1st October 2024 with option to extend by 2 x 1-year extensions up until 30.09.2028. This will be 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
Please refer to the TUCO Ltd Notes to Tenderers' and other tender 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. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home
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: 20
Justification for any framework agreement duration exceeding 4 years: It will not exceed 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:
19/08/2024
Local time: 12:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
EN
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date:
19/08/2024
Local time: 13:00
Place:
Securely via Intend portal
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: 40 to 48 months
VI.3) Additional information
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. Tender will be carried out using e-Procurement software InTend. If you wish to register your interest in this procurement, please register on the following web site https://intendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/HomeThe tender will follow the Open Procedure. Details on this process can be viewed within the tender documents. The Agreement will be awarded based on MEAT (Most Economically Advantageous Tender). Permissible users of this Agreement include: TUCO Member and Associate Member Authorities further details of which can be found via: (https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs)TUCO permissible users are: Local authority councils: England Scotland and Wales Local Councils; Northern Ireland Local Councils; 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; any other Local Authorities Educational establishments; Schools in England; Schools in Wales; Educational Establishments in England and Wales; Schools in Scotland; Educational Establishments in Scotland; Schools and Educational Establishments in Northern Ireland; England Scotland and Wales Higher Education; Northern Ireland Higher Education; Education Trusts Police, fire and rescue, maritime and coastguard agency emergency services:; UK Police Forces; England Fire and Rescue Services; Scotland Fire and Rescue Services; Wales Fire and Rescue Services; Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Services; UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency NHS bodies, the HSC (Northern Ireland) and ambulance services: England NHS; Scotland NHS; Wales NHS; Northern Ireland HSC; England Ambulance Service; Scotland Ambulance Service; Wales Ambulance Service; Northern Ireland Ambulance Service; Local Authorities; Research Councils www.rcuk.ac.uk (https://www.rcuk.ac.uk)NHS Trusts Central government departments and their agencies: England / UK Central Government Scotland Government; Wales Government; Northern Ireland Government; Registered charities: England and Wales Registered Charities; Scotland Registered Charities; Northern Ireland Registered Charities; Hospice Quality Partnership; Registered social landlords: government funded, not-for-profit organisations that provide affordable housing. They include housing associations, trusts and cooperatives. England Social Landlords; Scotland Social Landlords; Wales Social Landlords; Northern Ireland Social Landlords. 700 plus current members of Procurement for Housing (PfH) and any future members, details of current membership for PfH can befound here;http://www.procurementforhousing.co.uk/membership/membership_list.Please (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/ (http://www.tenantservicesauthority.org/)http: NUSSLhttp://www.ukmsl.com/client/nusconnect/The member organisations above are located throughout the UK, including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Public sector buying organisations:http://www.hefce.ac.uk/unicoll/http://www.tuco.org/buy/clientsSUPC members seehttp://supc.procureweb.ac.uk/aboutsupc-members; APUC members see http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/home.htm (http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/home.htm);NWUPC members see www.nwupc.ac.uk (https://www.nwupc.ac.uk); NEUPC members see http://neupg.procureweb.ac.uk/ (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) any other member of CPC Other organisations. All Contracting Authorities as defined in Regul
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
TUCO Ltd
Mitchell Charlesworth, 3rd Floor, 44 St Peter Street Manchester M2 5GP
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
Manchester
M2 5GP
UK
Telephone: +44 1617133420
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:
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
11/07/2024