Fresh Fish and Seafood
A Contract Award Notice
by TUCO LTD
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Supply)
- Duration
- 4 year (est.)
- Value
- £1M-£3M
- Sector
- MISCELLANEOUS
- Published
- 05 Sep 2025
- Delivery
- To 15 Aug 2029 (est.)
- Deadline
- n/a
Concepts
Location
Manchester
2 buyers
- Tuco Manchester
6 suppliers
- Bidfresh Southport
- Marrfish Hull
- Reynolds Catering Supplies Waltham Cross
- Stickleback Fish Welham Green
- Premier Fish Downton
- Unnamed None
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.
Lot Division
| 1 | London 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. |
| 2 | North West 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. |
| 3 | North East 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. |
| 4 | Yorkshire and The Humber 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. |
| 5 | West Midlands 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. |
| 6 | East Midlands 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. |
| 7 | South East 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. |
| 8 | South West 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. |
| 9 | East 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. |
| 10 | North Wales 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. |
| 11 | South Wales 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. |
| 12 | Scotland 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. |
| 13 | Northern Ireland 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. |
Award Detail
| 1 | Bidfresh (Southport)
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| 2 | Marrfish (Hull)
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| 3 | Reynolds Catering Supplies (Waltham Cross)
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| 4 | Stickleback Fish (Welham Green)
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| 5 | Bidfresh (Southport)
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| 6 | Marrfish (Hull)
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| 7 | Reynolds Catering Supplies (Waltham Cross)
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| 8 | Bidfresh (Southport)
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| 9 | Marrfish (Hull)
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| 10 | Reynolds Catering Supplies (Waltham Cross)
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| 11 | Bidfresh (Southport)
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| 12 | Marrfish (Hull)
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| 13 | Reynolds Catering Supplies (Waltham Cross)
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| 14 | Bidfresh (Southport)
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| 15 | Marrfish (Hull)
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| 16 | Reynolds Catering Supplies (Waltham Cross)
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| 17 | Bidfresh (Southport)
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| 18 | Marrfish (Hull)
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| 19 | Reynolds Catering Supplies (Waltham Cross)
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| 20 | Stickleback Fish (Welham Green)
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| 21 | Bidfresh (Southport)
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| 22 | Marrfish (Hull)
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| 23 | Premier Fish (Downton)
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| 24 | Reynolds Catering Supplies (Waltham Cross)
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| 25 | Stickleback Fish (Welham Green)
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| 26 | Bidfresh (Southport)
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| 27 | Premier Fish (Downton)
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| 28 | Reynolds Catering Supplies (Waltham Cross)
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| 29 | Bidfresh (Southport)
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| 30 | Marrfish (Hull)
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| 31 | Reynolds Catering Supplies (Waltham Cross)
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| 32 | Stickleback Fish (Welham Green)
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| 33 | Bidfresh (Southport)
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| 34 | Reynolds Catering Supplies (Waltham Cross)
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| 35 | Bidfresh (Southport)
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| 36 | Reynolds Catering Supplies (Waltham Cross)
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| 37 | Bidfresh (Southport)
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| 38 | Marrfish (Hull)
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| 39 | Reynolds Catering Supplies (Waltham Cross)
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| 40 | Unnamed (None)
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Award Criteria
| Quality | 50.0 |
| PRICE | 50.0 |
CPV Codes
- 03311000 - Fish
- 03312200 - Shellfish
- 15211000 - Fish fillets
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
- 15234000 - Smoked fish
- 03311100 - Flat fish
- 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
- 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
- 15253000 - Shellfish products
- 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
- 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
- 15210000 - Fish fillets, fish livers and roe
- 15119600 - Fish meat
- 15243000 - Preparations of fish
Indicators
- Award on basis of price.
Other 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 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
Reference
- FTS 054175-2025