The University Caterers Organisation Ltd has published this notice through Delta eSourcing
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| Title: | Supply and Distribution of Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Products |
| Notice type: | Contract Notice |
| Authority: | The University Caterers Organisation Ltd |
| Nature of contract: | Supplies |
| Procedure: | Open |
| Short Description: | This Framework is for the supply and distribution of Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Products and will include specialist Vegan & Vegetarian products and a one-stop shop. |
| Published: | 07/12/2022 13:06 |
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Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
The University Caterers Organisation Ltd (TUCO Ltd)
c/o Mitchell Charlesworth, 3rd Floor, 44 Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5GP, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1617133420, Email: info@tuco.ac.uk
Main Address: www.tuco.ac.uk, Address of the buyer profile: 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: No.
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk/tuco/aspx/ITLogin.aspx
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via https://in-tendorganiser.co.uk/tuco/aspx/ITLogin.aspx 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 Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Products
Reference Number: CAT11066-TU
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products.
II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES
II.1.4) Short description: This Framework is for the supply and distribution of Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Products and will include specialist Vegan & Vegetarian products and a one-stop shop.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 300,000,000
Currency: GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots:
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for: maximum number of lots: 6
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 6
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Please see Notes to Tenderers
II.2) Description
II.2) Description Lot No. 1
II.2.1) Title: Supply and Distribution of Grocery and Chilled Foods for Higher and Further education
Lot No: 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 1 Supply and Distribution of Grocery and Chilled Foods for HE and FE. Bidders who apply for this Lot are not permitted to apply for Lots 3, 8, 8 and 9. Products will include but are not limited to canned and dried fruit and vegetables, baking products, rice, pasta, sauces, beverages, cheese, milk, bacon, cured meats, sandwich fillings and all other grocery, ambient and chilled foods.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: Option to extend agreement by 2 x 12month extensions
II.2.10) 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 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: Lot 2: Supply and Distribution of Frozen and Chilled Foods for Higher and Further education
Lot No: 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 2 Supply and Distribution of Frozen and Chilled Foods for HE and FE. Bidders who apply for this Lot are
not permitted to apply for Lots 3, 4, 8 and 9. Includes but is not limited to meat, poultry, fish, chips, vegetables, bread, patisserie, vienoisserie, cheese, milk, bacon, cured meats, sandwich fillings and any other frozen and chilled foods.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: Option to extend by two 1-year extensions subject to performance.
II.2.10) 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 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: Supply and Distribution of Chilled Foods for Higher and Further education
Lot No: 3
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 3 Supply and Distribution of Chilled Foods for HE and FE. Includes but is not limited to meat, poultry, fish, cheese, bacon, yoghurts, sandwich fillings and any other chilled foods.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: Option to extend by two 1-year extensions subject to performance.
II.2.10) 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 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: Supply and Distribution of Specialist Vegan and Vegetarian products for Higher and Further education
Lot No: 4
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of procurement: Supply and Distribution of Specialist Vegan and Vegetarian products for HE and FE. We are looking for specialist vegan and vegetarian food products suitable for use in foodservice.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: Option to extend by two 1-year extensions subject to performance.
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: Yes
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: Yes
Description of options: Please insert full price list and full details of the products
II.2.12) 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 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: Supply and Distribution of Grocery, Frozen and Chilled Foods One-stop shop for Higher and Further education
Lot No: 5
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products.
39222000 - Catering supplies.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 5 Supply and Distribution of Grocery Frozen and Chilled Foods One-stop shop for HE and FE. Bidders who apply for this Lot are not permitted to apply for Lots 3, 8, 8 and 9.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: Option to extend by two 1-year extensions subject to performance.
II.2.10) 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 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: Lot 6: Supply and Distribution of Grocery and Chilled Foods for Local Authorities and Other TUCO Members
Lot No: 6
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 6: Supply and Distribution of Grocery and Chilled Foods for LA and other organisations which meet TUCO membership criteria. Bidders who apply for this Lot are not permitted to apply for Lots 3, 4, 8 and 9. Products will include but are not limited to canned and dried fruit and vegetables, baking products, rice, pasta, sauces, beverages, cheese, milk, bacon, cured meats, sandwich fillings and all other grocery, ambient and chilled foods.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: Option to extend by two 1-year extensions subject to performance.
II.2.10) 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 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: Supply and Distribution of Frozen and Chilled Foods for Local Authorities and Other TUCO Members
Lot No: 7
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 7 Supply and Distribution of Frozen and Chilled Foods for LA and other organisations which meet TUCO membership criteria. Bidders who apply for this Lot are not permitted to apply for Lots 3, 4, 8 and 9. Includes but is not limited to meat, poultry, fish, chips, vegetables, bread, patisserie, vienoisserie, cheese, milk, bacon, cured meats, sandwich fillings and any other frozen and chilled foods.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: Option to extend by two 1-year extensions subject to performance.
II.2.10) 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 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. 8
II.2.1) Title: Supply and Distribution of Chilled Foods for Local Authorities and Other TUCO Members
Lot No: 8
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 8 Supply and Distribution of Chilled Foods for LA and other organisations which meet TUCO membership criteria. Includes but is not limited to meat, poultry, fish, cheese, bacon, yoghurts, sandwich fillings and any other chilled foods.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: Option to extend by two 1-year extensions subject to performance.
II.2.10) 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 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. 9
II.2.1) Title: Lot 9 Supply and Distribution of vegan and vegetarian products for Local Authorities and Other TUCO Members
Lot No: 9
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 9 Supply and Distribution of vegan and vegetarian products for LA and other organisations which meet TUCO membership criteria. Bidders who apply for this Lot are not permitted to apply for Lots 3, 4, 8 and 9. We are looking for specialist vegan and vegetarian food products suitable for use in foodservice.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: Option to extend by two 1-year extensions subject to performance.
II.2.10) Information about variants:
Variants will be accepted: Yes
II.2.11) Information about options:
Options: Yes
Description of options: Please insert full price list and full details of the products
II.2.12) 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 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. 10
II.2.1) Title: Lot 10 Supply and Distribution of Grocery Frozen and Chilled Foods One-stop shop for Local Authorities and Other TUCO Members
Lot No: 10
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products.
39222000 - Catering supplies.
II.2.3) Place of performance:
UK UNITED KINGDOM
II.2.4) Description of procurement: Lot 10 Supply and Distribution of Grocery Frozen and Chilled Foods One-stop shop for LA and other organisations which meet TUCO membership criteria. Bidders who apply for this Lot are not permitted to apply for Lots 3, 4, 8 and 9.
II.2.5) Award criteria:
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value:
Value excluding VAT: Not provided
Currency: Not provided
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system:
Duration in months: 48
This contract is subject to renewal: Yes
Description of renewals: Option to extend by two 1-year extensions subject to performance.
II.2.10) 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 TUCO Ltd Notes to Tenderers' documents for further information and guidance on completing all parts of the open tender. Evaluation is a combination of Pass/Fail questions and scored responses.
Section III: Legal, Economic, Financial And Technical Information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.1) Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers
List and brief description of conditions:
See tender documents
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
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
See tender documents
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: 20
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: 16/01/2023 Time: 10:00
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: 23/01/2023
Time: 10:00
Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 48 Months
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used No
Electronic invoicing will be accepted No
Electronic payment will be used No
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.
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
TUCO Ltd
Mitchell Charlesworth, 3rd Floor, 44 St Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5GP, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1617133420, Email: info@tuco.ac.uk
Internet address: 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, United Kingdom
VI.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
Not Provided
VI.4.4) Service from which information about the lodging of appeals may be obtained:
TUCO Ltd
Mitchell Charlesworth, 3rd Floor, 44 St Peter Street, Manchester, M2 5GP, United Kingdom
Internet address: http://www.tuco.ac.uk
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 07/12/2022
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