The University Caterers Organisation Ltd has published this notice through Delta eSourcing
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| Title: | Supply and Distribution of Catering Light and Heavy Equipment |
| Notice type: | Contract Notice |
| Authority: | The University Caterers Organisation Ltd |
| Nature of contract: | Supplies |
| Procedure: | Open |
| Short Description: | A framework contract for the supply and distribution of light and heavy catering equipment including catering uniforms to the members and clients of Tuco Ltd (Universities, colleges and wider public sector) |
| Published: | 15/11/2022 11:37 |
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Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd)
Mitchell Charlesworth, 3rd Floor, 44 Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5GP, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 7399487448, Email: info@tuco.ac.uk
Contact: Natalie Phillips
Main Address: https://www.tuco.ac.uk, Address of the buyer profile: https://www.tuco.ac.uk
NUTS Code: UK
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract involves joint procurement: No.
In the case of joint procurement involving different countries, state applicable national procurement law: Not provided
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body: Yes.
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 via https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home 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: Not provided
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 Light and Heavy Equipment
Reference Number: CAT11064-TU
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
39310000 - Catering equipment.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES
II.1.4) Short description: A framework contract for the supply and distribution of light and heavy catering equipment including catering uniforms to the members and clients of Tuco Ltd (Universities, colleges and wider public sector)
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 30,700,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for: All lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 7
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Lot 1 Light Catering Equipment One Stop Shop
Lot 2 Catering Uniforms
Lot 3 Cookware
Lot 4 Refrigeration
Lot 5 Ware Washing
Lot 6 Heavy Catering Appliances
Lot 7 Heavy Catering Equipment One Stop Shop
II.2) Description
II.2) Description Lot No. 1
II.2.1) Title: Light Catering Equipment One Stop Shop (All Light Items)
Lot No: 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
39311000 - Light catering equipment.
39221110 - Crockery.
39221120 - Cups and glasses.
39221123 - Drinking glasses.
39240000 - Cutlery.
39221200 - Tableware.
39221100 - Kitchenware.
39299000 - Glassware.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of procurement: This Lot will focus on the supply and distribution of all light catering equipment such as Crockery, Cutlery, Glassware, Paddle / serving boards, Cruets, Linen, Display boards, trays, food display, stands, / risers, dishes, baskets, dispensers, warmers, chafers, soup kettles, gastro-norm pans, Knives, utensils, light appliances such as toasters, contact grills, fryers, fly killers, water boilers, sous vides, microwaves, blenders, mixers, coffee machines, trolleys, racking trolleys etc. to Tuco's HE/FE, and wider public sector members.
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: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Start: 13/03/2023 / End: 12/03/2025
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: Option to extend by two 1-year extensions up until 12.03.2027. This will be subject to performance.
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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
Identification of the project: Not provided
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 '(Appendix S) 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.
II.2) Description Lot No. 2
II.2.1) Title: Catering Uniforms including PPE
Lot No: 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
18100000 - Occupational clothing, special workwear and accessories.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of procurement: This Lot will focus on the supply and distribution of catering uniforms and PPE for use by kitchen and front of
house staff such as Jackets, tunics, trousers, caps, aprons, uniforms, waistcoats, footwear to Tuco's HE/FE, and wider public sector members.
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: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Start: 13/03/2023 / End: 12/03/2025
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: Option to extend by two 1-year extensions up until 12.03.2027. This will be subject to performance.
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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
Identification of the project: Not provided
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 '(Appendix S) 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.
II.2) Description Lot No. 3
II.2.1) Title: Cookware
Lot No: 3
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
42214100 - Cooking ovens.
42214110 - Grills.
39711360 - Ovens.
39711361 - Electric ovens.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of procurement: This Lot will focus on the supply and distribution of cookware such as ranges, combi /convection / induction
ovens, griddles, bratt pans, fryers, pressure cookers / steamers to Tuco's HE/FE, and wider public sector members.
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: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Start: 13/03/2023 / End: 12/03/2025
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: Option to extend by two x 1-year extensions up until 12.03.2027. This will be subject to performance.
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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
Identification of the project: Not provided
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 '(Appendix S) 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.
II.2) Description Lot No. 4
II.2.1) Title: Refrigeration, Specialist Cold Rooms and Walk-in Freezers
Lot No: 4
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
39711100 - Refrigerators and freezers.
39711110 - Refrigerator-freezers.
39711120 - Freezers.
39711123 - Upright-type freezers.
39711124 - Industrial freezers.
39711130 - Refrigerators.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of procurement: This Lot will focus on the supply and distribution of fridges, freezers, blast chillers, shock freezers, prep-counters, multi deck display chillers, heavy duty walk-in cold rooms and freezers to TUCO's HE/FE and wider public sector based Members.
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: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Start: 13/03/2023 / End: 12/03/2025
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: Option to extend by two x 1-year extensions up until 12.03.2027. This will be subject to performance.
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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
Identification of the project: Not provided
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 '(Appendix S) 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.
II.2) Description Lot No. 5
II.2.1) Title: Ware Washing
Lot No: 5
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
39713100 - Dishwashing machines.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of procurement: This Lot will focus on the supply and distribution of commercial under / conveyor / pass through / utensil dishwashers to TUCO's HE/FE and wider public sector based Members.
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: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Start: 13/03/2023 / End: 12/03/2025
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: Option to extend by two x 1-year extensions up until 12.03.2027. This will be subject to performance.
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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
Identification of the project: Not provided
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 '(Appendix S) 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.
II.2) Description Lot No. 6
II.2.1) Title: Heavy Catering Appliances
Lot No: 6
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies.
39221000 - Kitchen equipment.
39314000 - Industrial kitchen equipment.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of procurement: This Lot will focus on the supply and distribution of heavy and industrial kitchen appliances such as Blenders,
mixers, slicers, portable handwashers, oil filtration units, coffee machines, washing machines, dryers, preparation equipment etc. to TUCO's HE/FE and wider public sector based Members.
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: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Start: 13/03/2023 / End: 12/03/2025
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: Option to extend by two x 1-year extensions up until 12.03.2027. This will be subject to performance.
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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
Identification of the project: Not provided
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 '(Appendix S) 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.
II.2) Description Lot No. 7
II.2.1) Title: Heavy Catering Equipment One Stop Shop (all items)
Lot No: 7
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
39221000 - Kitchen equipment.
39314000 - Industrial kitchen equipment.
39711100 - Refrigerators and freezers.
39713100 - Dishwashing machines.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of procurement: This Lot will focus on the supply and distribution of all heavy equipment items as outlined in the other Lots for heavy equipment including: Cookware, Refrigeration, Specialist Cold Rooms, Walk-in freezers, Ware washing machinery and other Heavy Catering Appliances to TUCO's HE/FE and wider public sector based Members.
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: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Start: 13/03/2023 / End: 12/03/2025
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: Option to extend by two x 1-year extensions up until 12.03.2027. This will be subject to performance.
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: No
Description of options: Not provided
II.2.12) Information about electronic catalogues:
Tenders must be presented in the form of electronic catalogues or include an electronic catalogue: 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
Identification of the project: Not provided
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 '(Appendix S) 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 for further details.
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
List and brief description of selection criteria:
Not Provided
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required (if applicable) :
Not Provided
III.1.5) Information about reserved contracts (if applicable)
The contract is reserved to sheltered workshops and economic operators aiming at the social and professional integration of disabled or disadvantaged persons: No
The execution of the contract is restricted to the framework of sheltered employment programmes: No
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
Not provided.
III.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract: No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description OPEN
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Open
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement:
Not Provided
In the case of framework agreements justification for any duration exceeding 4 years: Not Provided
IV.1.6) Information about electronic auction:
An electronic auction will be used: No
Additional information about electronic auction: Not provided
IV.1.8) Information about the 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: Not provided
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date: 19/12/2022 Time: 15:00
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted: English,
IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender:
Duration in month(s): 6
IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders:
Date: 19/12/2022
Time: 15:30
Place:
From Tuco staff members place of work.
Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 4 Years
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used Yes
Electronic invoicing will be accepted Yes
Electronic payment will be used Yes
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.The contracting authority considers 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. This Tender will be carried out using the e-Procurement software system called In-Tend. If you wish to register your interest in this procurement, please register on the following website:
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home
The tender will follow the open procedure. Details on this process can be viewed within the tender documents. The framework will be awarded based on MEAT (Most Economically Advantageous Tender). The list of permissible users is available within the tender documents.
To view this notice, please click here:
https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=734966939
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
The High Court of Justice
Strand, London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 2039368957
Internet address: https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
The High Court of Justice
Strand, London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 2039368957, Email: info@tuco.ac.uk
Internet address: https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
The authority will incorporate a minimum 10 calendar day standstill period at the point from when 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 the notification of the award decision to request additional debriefing, and that information has to be provided a minimum of 3 working days before expiry of the standstill period. Such additional information should be requested from the address of the contracting authority of this contract notice.
If an appeal regarding the award of a contract has not been successfully resolved, the public contract regulations 2006 (SI 2006 No 5) provide aggrieved parties who have been harmed or at risk of harm by breach of the rules to action in the High Court (England, Wales and Northern Ireland). Any such action must be brought promptly. Where a contract has been entered into the court may order the setting aside of the award decision, or order the authority to amend any document and may award damages. If the contract has been entered into, the court may only award damages.
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
The High Court of Justice
Strand, London, WC2A 2LL, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 2039368957
Internet address: https://www.find-court-tribunal.service.gov.uk/courts/royal-courts-of-justice
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 15/11/2022
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