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Contract Award Notice

Fresh Fish and Seafood

  • First published: 06 September 2025
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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-04dd14
Published by:
TUCO Ltd
Authority ID:
AA0129
Publication date:
06 September 2025
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector).The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to:o Fresh Fish (Salmon, Cod, Haddock etc.) - supplied whole, filleted, to specification etc.o Shellfish (crab, mussels, oysters, scallops)o Cephalopods (squid, cuttlefish)o A small selection of frozen fish to include MSC and ASC approved productso Smoked and processed fish/fish productso Selection of chilled deli products (to include complimentary sauces, herbs and other relevant ingredients)It is envisaged that suppliers will be able to cover the full scope of products. The tender will be lotted geographically (13 Lots) and TUCO Ltd are seeking suppliers who can supply these products which should be cost effective and supplied in a sustainable manner.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

TUCO Ltd

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

Manchester

M2 5GP

UK

Contact person: Hannah Myton-Wright

Telephone: +44 1617133422

E-mail: info@tuco.ac.uk

NUTS: UK

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.tuco.ac.uk

Address of the buyer profile: 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

Fresh Fish and Seafood

Reference number: CAT11073-TU

II.1.2) Main CPV code

03311000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector).The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to:o Fresh Fish (Salmon, Cod, Haddock etc.) - supplied whole, filleted, to specification etc.o Shellfish (crab, mussels, oysters, scallops)o Cephalopods (squid, cuttlefish)o A small selection of frozen fish to include MSC and ASC approved productso Smoked and processed fish/fish productso Selection of chilled deli products (to include complimentary sauces, herbs and other relevant ingredients)It is envisaged that suppliers will be able to cover the full scope of products. The tender will be lotted geographically (13 Lots) and TUCO Ltd are seeking suppliers who can supply these products which should be cost effective and supplied in a sustainable manner.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 10 000 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

London

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

03311000

03312200

15211000

15220000

15234000

03311100

03310000

03311200

15253000

15200000

15211100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in London.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

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 documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored weighted responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

North West

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

03311000

15211100

03312200

15211000

15234000

03311100

03310000

03311200

15253000

15220000

15200000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in the North West.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

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 documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored weighted responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

North East

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

03311000

03312200

15211000

15210000

15200000

15234000

03311100

03310000

03311200

15253000

15220000

15211100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in the North East.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

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 documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored weighted responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Yorkshire and The Humber

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

03311000

15211100

03312200

15211000

15234000

03311100

03310000

03311200

15253000

15220000

15200000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in Yorkshire & The Humber.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

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 documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored weighted responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

West Midlands

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

03311000

03312200

15211000

15200000

15234000

03311100

03310000

03311200

15253000

15220000

15211100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in the West Midlands.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

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 documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored weighted responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

East Midlands

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

03311000

03312200

15211000

15210000

15220000

15234000

03311100

15200000

03311200

15119600

15211100

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in the East Midlands.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

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 documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored weighted responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

South East

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

03311000

15211100

03312200

15220000

15210000

15234000

03311100

03310000

03311200

15253000

15200000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in the South East.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

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 documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored weighted responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs

Lot No: 8

II.2.1) Title

South West

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

03311000

15211100

03312200

15220000

15210000

15234000

03311100

03310000

03311200

15119600

15200000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in the South West.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

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 documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored weighted responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs

Lot No: 9

II.2.1) Title

East

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

03311000

15211100

03312200

15200000

15210000

15234000

03311100

03310000

03311200

15253000

15220000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in the East.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

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 documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored weighted responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs

Lot No: 10

II.2.1) Title

North Wales

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

03311000

15211100

03312200

15200000

15210000

15234000

03311100

03310000

03311200

15253000

15220000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in North Wales.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

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 documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored weighted responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs

Lot No: 11

II.2.1) Title

South Wales

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

03311000

15211100

03312200

15200000

15210000

15234000

03311100

03310000

03311200

15253000

15220000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in South Wales.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

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 documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored weighted responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs

Lot No: 12

II.2.1) Title

Scotland

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

03311000

15211100

03312200

15211000

15243000

15234000

03311100

03310000

03311200

15200000

15220000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in Scotland.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

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 documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored weighted responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs

Lot No: 13

II.2.1) Title

Northern Ireland

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

03311000

15211100

03312200

15200000

15210000

15234000

03311100

03310000

03311200

15253000

15220000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

The purpose of this contract is for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges and the wider Public Sector) operating in Northern Ireland.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Quality / Weighting: 50

Price / Weighting:  50

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 documents TUCO Notes to Tenderers and Further Competition documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the restricted tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored weighted responses. The Framework Agreement is for use by TUCO Ltd clients see https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs

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: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2025/S 000-004278

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Contract No: Fresh Fish & Seafood

Title: London

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

08/08/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods

4227047

Seabank House, Southport Business Park, Wight Moss Way

Southport

PR8 4HQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood Consortium

7058960

Livingstone Road Hessle

Hull

HU13 0EE

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd

2955734

National Distribution Centre Britannia Road

Waltham Cross

EN8 7RQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Stickleback Fish Company Limited

5476544

Unit 1-2 Apex Point Travellers Lane

Welham Green

AL9 7HB

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: : 3 000 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted

Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties

Value excluding VAT: 30 000.00 GBP

Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted:

Marrfish trading as the National Seafood Consortium (NSC) have provided subcontractor details comprising of members of the NSC. For this Lot, they could rely on the services of: 1. Cooper Foods (15%) : Market House, Hopkinson Way, Portway Industrial Estate, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3ZE and 2. Reach Foodservice (15%) : 3rd floor, 1 Ashley Road, Cheshire,WA14 2DT

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Contract No: Fresh Fish & Seafood

Title: North West

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

08/08/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods

4227047

Seabank House, Southport Business Park, Wight Moss Way

Southport

PR8 4HQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood Consortium

7058960

Livingstone Road Hessle

Hull

HU13 0EE

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd

2955734

National Distribution Centre Britannia Road

Waltham Cross

EN8 7RQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

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: : 1 200 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted

Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties

Value excluding VAT: 10 000.00 GBP

Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted:

Marrfish trading as the National Seafood Consortium (NSC) have provided subcontractor details comprising of members of the NSC. For this Lot, they could rely on the services of: 1. Reach Foodservice (15%) : 3rd floor, 1 Ashley Road, Cheshire,WA14 2DT

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 3

Contract No: Fresh Fish & Seafood

Title: North East

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

08/08/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods

4227047

Seabank House, Southport Business Park, Wight Moss Way

Southport

PR8 4HQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood Consortium

7058960

Livingstone Road Hessle

Hull

HU13 0EE

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd

2955734

National Distribution Centre Britannia Road

Waltham Cross

EN8 7RQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

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: : 500 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted

Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties

Value excluding VAT: 1 000.00 GBP

Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted:

Marrfish trading as the National Seafood Consortium (NSC) have provided subcontractor details comprising of members of the NSC. For this Lot, they could rely on the services of: 1. Reach Foodservice (15%) : 3rd floor, 1 Ashley Road, Cheshire,WA14 2DT

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 4

Contract No: Fresh Fish & Seafood

Title: Yorkshire and The Humber

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

08/08/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods

4227047

Seabank House, Southport Business Park, Wight Moss Way

Southport

PR8 4HQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood Consortium

7058960

Livingstone Road Hessle

Hull

HU13 0EE

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd

2955734

National Distribution Centre Britannia Road

Waltham Cross

EN8 7RQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

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: : 500 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted

Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties

Value excluding VAT: 1 000.00 GBP

Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted:

Marrfish trading as the National Seafood Consortium (NSC) have provided subcontractor details comprising of members of the NSC. For this Lot, they could rely on the services of: 1. Reach Foodservice (15%) : 3rd floor, 1 Ashley Road, Cheshire,WA14 2DT

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 5

Contract No: Fresh Fish & Seafood

Title: West Midlands

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

08/08/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods

4227047

Seabank House, Southport Business Park, Wight Moss Way

Southport

PR8 4HQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood Consortium

7058960

Livingstone Road Hessle

Hull

HU13 0EE

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd

2955734

National Distribution Centre Britannia Road

Waltham Cross

EN8 7RQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

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: : 1 200 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted

Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties

Value excluding VAT: 10 000.00 GBP

Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted:

Marrfish trading as the National Seafood Consortium (NSC) have provided subcontractor details comprising of members of the NSC. For this Lot, they could rely on the services of: 1.Cooper Foods (15%) : Market House, Hopkinson Way, Portway Industrial Estate, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3ZE and 2. Reach Foodservice (15%) : 3rd floor, 1 Ashley Road, Cheshire,WA14 2DT

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 6

Contract No: Fresh Fish & Seafood

Title: East Midlands

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

08/08/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods

4227047

Seabank House, Southport Business Park, Wight Moss Way

Southport

PR8 4HQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood Consortium

7058960

Livingstone Road Hessle

Hull

HU13 0EE

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd

2955734

National Distribution Centre Britannia Road

Waltham Cross

EN8 7RQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Stickleback Fish Company Limited

5476544

Unit 1-2 Apex Point Travellers Lane

Welham Green

AL9 7HB

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: : 1 200 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted

Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties

Value excluding VAT: 10 000.00 GBP

Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted:

Marrfish trading as the National Seafood Consortium (NSC) have provided subcontractor details comprising of members of the NSC. For this Lot, they could rely on the services of: 1.Cooper Foods(15%) : Market House, Hopkinson Way, Portway Industrial Estate, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3ZE and 2. Reach Foodservice (15%) : 3rd floor, 1 Ashley Road, Cheshire,WA14 2DT

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 7

Contract No: Fresh Fish & Seafood

Title: South East

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

08/08/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods

4227047

Seabank House, Southport Business Park, Wight Moss Way

Southport

PR8 4HQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood Consortium

7058960

Livingstone Road Hessle

Hull

HU13 0EE

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Premier Fish Ltd

4090530

Unit 2 Scotts Close, Downton Business Centre

Downton

SP5 3RA

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd

2955734

National Distribution Centre Britannia Road

Waltham Cross

EN8 7RQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Stickleback Fish Company Limited

5476544

Unit 1-2 Apex Point Travellers Lane

Welham Green

AL9 7HB

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: : 1 500 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted

Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties

Value excluding VAT: 15 000.00 GBP

Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted:

Marrfish trading as the National Seafood Consortium (NSC) have provided subcontractor details comprising of members of the NSC. For this Lot, they could rely on the services of: 1. Cooper Foods (15%) : Market House, Hopkinson Way, Portway Industrial Estate, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3ZE and 2. Reach Foodservice (15%): 3rd floor, 1 Ashley Road, Cheshire,WA14 2DT

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 8

Contract No: Fresh Fish & Seafood

Title: South West

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

08/08/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods

4227047

Seabank House, Southport Business Park, Wight Moss Way

Southport

PR8 4HQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Premier Fish Ltd

4090530

Unit 2 Scotts Close, Downton Business Centre

Downton

SP5 3RA

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd

2955734

National Distribution Centre Britannia Road

Waltham Cross

EN8 7RQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

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

Total value of the contract/lot: : 180 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 9

Contract No: Fresh Fish & Seafood

Title: East

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

08/08/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 4

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods

4227047

Seabank House, Southport Business Park, Wight Moss Way

Southport

PR8 4HQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood Consortium

7058960

Livingstone Road Hessle

Hull

HU13 0EE

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd

2955734

National Distribution Centre Britannia Road

Waltham Cross

EN8 7RQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

The Stickleback Fish Company Limited

5476544

Unit 1-2 Apex Point Travellers Lane

Welham Green

AL9 7HB

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

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

Total value of the contract/lot: : 400 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted

Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties

Value excluding VAT: 1 000.00 GBP

Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted:

Marrfish trading as the National Seafood Consortium (NSC) have provided subcontractor details comprising of members of the NSC. For this Lot, they could rely on the services of: 1. Cooper Foods (15%) : Market House, Hopkinson Way, Portway Industrial Estate, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3ZE and 2. Reach Foodservice (15%) : 3rd floor, 1 Ashley Road, Cheshire,WA14 2DT

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 10

Contract No: Fresh Fish & Seafood

Title: North Wales

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

08/08/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods

4227047

Seabank House, Southport Business Park, Wight Moss Way

Southport

PR8 4HQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd

2955734

National Distribution Centre Britannia Road

Waltham Cross

EN8 7RQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

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

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

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 11

Contract No: Fresh Fish & Seafood

Title: South Wales

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

08/08/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 2

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods

4227047

Seabank House, Southport Business Park, Wight Moss Way

Southport

PR8 4HQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd

2955734

National Distribution Centre Britannia Road

Waltham Cross

EN8 7RQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

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

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

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 12

Contract No: Fresh Fish & Seafood

Title: Scotland

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

08/08/2025

V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 3

Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1

Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0

Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3

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

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods

4227047

Seabank House, Southport Business Park, Wight Moss Way

Southport

PR8 4HQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood Consortium

7058960

Livingstone Road Hessle

Hull

HU13 0EE

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd

2955734

National Distribution Centre Britannia Road

Waltham Cross

EN8 7RQ

UK

NUTS: UK

The contractor is an SME: No

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

Total value of the contract/lot: : 250 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

The contract is likely to be subcontracted

Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties

Value excluding VAT: 1 000.00 GBP

Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted:

Marrfish trading as the National Seafood Consortium (NSC) have provided subcontractor details comprising of members of the NSC. For this Lot, they could rely on the services of: 1. John Vallance (10%): Glasgow Fish Market, Units D11-13, Blochairn Road, Glasgow, G21 2DU

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 13

Contract No: Fresh Fish & Seafood

Title: Northern Ireland

A contract/lot is awarded: No

V.1 Information on non-award

The contract/lot is not awarded

No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected

Section VI: Complementary information

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/Home). The tender will follow the restricted process. 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 • TUCO Members (https://account.tuco.ac.uk/delrvdkzgqmjfhudksgs )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 inEngland 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 ServiceScotland Ambulance ServiceWales Ambulance ServiceNorthern Ireland Ambulance Service Local Authorities, Research Councils www.rcuk.ac.uk, NHS TrustsCentral 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 CharitiesNorthern Ireland Registered CharitiesHospice Quality Partnership Registered social landlords: government funded, not-for-profit organisations that provide affordable housing. They include housing associations, trusts and cooperatives. England Social LandlordsScotland Social LandlordsWales Social LandlordsNorthern Ireland Social Landlords 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: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/clients); SUPC members see http://supc.procureweb.ac.uk/aboutsupc-members; APUC members see http://www.apucscot.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) any other member of CPC Other organisations: All Contracting Authorities as defined in Regulation 2 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015;The Agreement is also for use by but not limited to Crown Commercial Services; This Agreement may also be used by other public bodies as defined by the European Union

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

c/o Mitchell Charlesworth

3rd Floor, 44 Peter Street

Manchester

M2 5GP

UK

VI.4.3) Review procedure

Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

05/09/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
03311000 Fish Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
15211000 Fish fillets Fish fillets, fish livers and roe
15210000 Fish fillets, fish livers and roe Prepared and preserved fish
15119600 Fish meat Various meats
03311200 Fish of the cod family Fish
03310000 Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products Farming, hunting and fishing products
03311100 Flat fish Fish
15211100 Fresh fish fillets Fish fillets
15220000 Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat Prepared and preserved fish
15243000 Preparations of fish Canned or tinned fish and other prepared or preserved fish
15200000 Prepared and preserved fish Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
03312200 Shellfish Crustaceans
15253000 Shellfish products Seafood
15234000 Smoked fish Dried or salted fish; fish in brine; smoked fish

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

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