UK-Manchester: Fish.

Type of document: Contract Notice
Country: United Kingdom

UK-Manchester: Fish.
Section I: Contracting Authority
I.1) Name and addresses
TUCO Ltd
20 Dale Street, Manchester, M1 1EZ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1617133422, Email: hannah.myton@tuco.ac.uk
Contact: Hannah Myton-Wright
Main Address: , 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:
Additional information can be obtained from: the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically via 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 Fresh Seafood
Reference Number: CAT11034-TU
II.1.2) Main CPV Code:
03311000 – Fish.

II.1.3) Type of contract: SUPPLIES
II.1.4) Short description: Framework is for the supply and distribution of fresh seafood (fish and shellfish) to Universities and Colleges and potentially other public sector organisations throughout the UK.
II.1.5) Estimated total value:
Value excluding VAT: 10,000,000
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: Not provided
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Not provided

II.2) Description
II.2) Description Lot No. 1

II.2.1) Title: London
Lot No: 1
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
03311100 – Flat fish.
03311200 – Fish of the cod family.
03312200 – Shellfish.
15200000 – Prepared and preserved fish.
15211100 – Fresh fish fillets.
15234000 – Smoked fish.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKI LONDON

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Supply and distribution of fresh seafood to the London region (Greater London)
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: 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance and market developments
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Envisaged minimum number: 3
/ Maximum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
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: Not provided
II.2) Description Lot No. 2

II.2.1) Title: North West
Lot No: 2
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
03311100 – Flat fish.
03311200 – Fish of the cod family.
03312200 – Shellfish.
15200000 – Prepared and preserved fish.
15211100 – Fresh fish fillets.
15234000 – Smoked fish.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKD NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Supply and distribution of fresh seafood to the north west region (Blackburn with Darwen, Blackpool, Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Halton, Lancashire, Merseyside, Warrington).
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: 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance and market developments
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Envisaged minimum number: 3
/ Maximum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
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: Not provided
II.2) Description Lot No. 3

II.2.1) Title: North East
Lot No: 3
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
03311100 – Flat fish.
03311200 – Fish of the cod family.
03312200 – Shellfish.
15200000 – Prepared and preserved fish.
15211100 – Fresh fish fillets.
15234000 – Smoked fish.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKC NORTH EAST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Supply and distribution of fresh seafood to the North East region (County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesborough, Northumberland, Redcar & Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees, Tyne and Wear).
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: 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance and market developments
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Envisaged minimum number: 3
/ Maximum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
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: Not provided
II.2) Description Lot No. 4

II.2.1) Title: Yorkshire & the Humber
Lot No: 4
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
03311100 – Flat fish.
03311200 – Fish of the cod family.
03312200 – Shellfish.
15200000 – Prepared and preserved fish.
15211100 – Fresh fish fillets.
15234000 – Smoked fish.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKE YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Supply and distribution of fresh seafood to the Yorkshire and Humber region (North Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire, Hull, York, Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire).
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: 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance and market developments
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Envisaged minimum number: 3
/ Maximum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
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: Not provided
II.2) Description Lot No. 5

II.2.1) Title: West Midlands
Lot No: 5
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
03311100 – Flat fish.
03311200 – Fish of the cod family.
03312200 – Shellfish.
15200000 – Prepared and preserved fish.
15211100 – Fresh fish fillets.
15234000 – Smoked fish.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKG WEST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Supply and distribution of fresh seafood to the West Midlands region (West Midlands, Staffordshire, Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Shropshire, Stoke on Trent, Herefordshire, Telford & Wrekin).
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: 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance and market developments
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Envisaged minimum number: 3
/ Maximum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
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: Not provided
II.2) Description Lot No. 6

II.2.1) Title: East Midlands
Lot No: 6
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
03311100 – Flat fish.
03311200 – Fish of the cod family.
03312200 – Shellfish.
15200000 – Prepared and preserved fish.
15211100 – Fresh fish fillets.
15234000 – Smoked fish.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKF EAST MIDLANDS (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Supply and distribution of fresh seafood to the East Midlands region (Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Rutland).
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: 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance and market developments
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Envisaged minimum number: 3
/ Maximum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
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: Not provided
II.2) Description Lot No. 7

II.2.1) Title: South East
Lot No: 7
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
03311100 – Flat fish.
03311200 – Fish of the cod family.
03312200 – Shellfish.
15200000 – Prepared and preserved fish.
15211100 – Fresh fish fillets.
15234000 – Smoked fish.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKJ SOUTH EAST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Supply and distribution of fresh seafood to the South East region (Kent, Hampshire, Surrey, West Sussex, Oxfordshire, East Sussex, Buckinghamshire, Brighton & Hove, Medway, Milton Keynes, Southampton, Portsmouth, Reading, Wokingham, West Berkshire, Windsor & Maidenhead, Slough, Isle of Wight, Bracknell Forest).
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: 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance and market developments
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Envisaged minimum number: 3
/ Maximum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
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: Not provided
II.2) Description Lot No. 8

II.2.1) Title: South West
Lot No: 8
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
03311100 – Flat fish.
03311200 – Fish of the cod family.
03312200 – Shellfish.
15200000 – Prepared and preserved fish.
15211100 – Fresh fish fillets.
15234000 – Smoked fish.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKK SOUTH WEST (ENGLAND)

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Supply and distribution of fresh seafood to the South West region (Devon, Gloucestershire, Cornwall, Somerset, Wiltshire, Bristol, Dorset, South Gloucestershire, Plymouth, Swindon, Bournemouth, Bath, North East Somerset, Torbay, Isles of Scilly).
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: 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance and market developments
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Envisaged minimum number: 3
/ Maximum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
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: Not provided
II.2) Description Lot No. 9

II.2.1) Title: East of England
Lot No: 9
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
03311100 – Flat fish.
03311200 – Fish of the cod family.
03312200 – Shellfish.
15200000 – Prepared and preserved fish.
15211100 – Fresh fish fillets.
15234000 – Smoked fish.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKH EAST OF ENGLAND

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Supply and distribution of fresh seafood to the East of England region (Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Central Bedfordshire, Peterborough, Southend on Sea, Thurrock, Bedford).
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: 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance and market developments
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Envisaged minimum number: 3
/ Maximum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
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: Not provided
II.2) Description Lot No. 10

II.2.1) Title: North Wales
Lot No: 10
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
03311100 – Flat fish.
03311200 – Fish of the cod family.
03312200 – Shellfish.
15200000 – Prepared and preserved fish.
15211100 – Fresh fish fillets.
15234000 – Smoked fish.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKL WALES

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Supply and distribution of fresh seafood to the North Wales region (Anglesey, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Wrexham).
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: 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance and market developments
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Envisaged minimum number: 3
/ Maximum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
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: Not provided
II.2) Description Lot No. 11

II.2.1) Title: South Wales
Lot No: 11
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
03311100 – Flat fish.
03311200 – Fish of the cod family.
03312200 – Shellfish.
15200000 – Prepared and preserved fish.
15211100 – Fresh fish fillets.
15234000 – Smoked fish.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKL14 South West Wales

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Supply and distribution of fresh seafood to the South Wales region (Brecknockshire, Cardiganshire, Carmarthenshire, Glamorgan. Monmouthshire, Pembrokeshire, Gwent, Powys, Bridgend, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Caerphilly, Newport, Swansea, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Torfaen).
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: 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance and market developments
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Envisaged minimum number: 3
/ Maximum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
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: Not provided
II.2) Description Lot No. 12

II.2.1) Title: Scotland
Lot No: 12
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
03311100 – Flat fish.
03311200 – Fish of the cod family.
03312200 – Shellfish.
15200000 – Prepared and preserved fish.
15211100 – Fresh fish fillets.
15234000 – Smoked fish.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKM5 North Eastern Scotland
UKM9 Southern Scotland
UKM7 Eastern Scotland
UKM8 West Central Scotland

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Supply and distribution of fresh seafood to the Scotland region
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: 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance and market developments
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Envisaged minimum number: 3
/ Maximum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
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: Not provided
II.2) Description Lot No. 13

II.2.1) Title: Northern Ireland
Lot No: 13
II.2.2) Additional CPV codes:
03311100 – Flat fish.
03311200 – Fish of the cod family.
03312200 – Shellfish.
15200000 – Prepared and preserved fish.
15211100 – Fresh fish fillets.
15234000 – Smoked fish.

II.2.3) Place of performance:
UKN NORTHERN IRELAND

II.2.4) Description of procurement: Supply and distribution of fresh seafood to the Northern Ireland region
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: 2 years with a possible extension of 2 x 12 month periods, dependent upon supplier performance and market developments
II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited:
Envisaged minimum number: 3
/ Maximum number: 5
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates: Not provided
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: Not provided

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:
Not Provided
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 RESTRICTED
IV.1.1) Type of procedure: Restricted

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: 65
The procurement involves the setting up of a dynamic purchasing system – NO
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: Yes
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: 23/09/2017 Time: 16:00
IV.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates: 16/10/2017
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: Not Provided

Section VI: Complementary Information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: Not provided
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.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 and will be awarded on the basis of the most economically advantageous tender.

Tenderers will be required to submit samples as part of the ITT process however there will be no cost involved to the tenderer other than the cost of supplying and delivering the samples. It is estimated that 5 products will be required.

Tender will be carried out using e-Procurement software In-Tend. If you wish to register your interest for this opportunity then please go to the following website: The tender process will be carried out under a restricted procedure which will entail a 2 stage process.

The Framework Agreement is for use by but not limited to various institutions of Higher Education (TUCO Ltd clients see );SUPC members see ; APUC members see ; NWUPC members see www.nwupc.ac.uk; NEUPC members see ; HEPCW members see ; LUPC members see ; Academies; Further Education FE colleges and FE colleges via Crescent Purchasing Consortium (currently 170 colleges throughout the UK) and any other member of CPC; 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 and any other Local Authorities Education Establishments in England and Wales, maintained bythe Department for Children, Schools and Families including Schools, Universities and Colleges ;4767F89630A039E98FE593093D577013?page=members and NHS Trusts , and this may include additional Local Authorities, Research Councils www.rcuk.ac.uk, NHS Trusts and Police Authorities www.apa.police.uk.Housing associations, registered social landlords(RSL’s), arm’s length management organisations. All 700 plus current members of Procurement for Housing (PfH) and any future members, details of current membership for PfH can be found here;
Please refer to the following websites for a full list of RSL’s orhttp: NUSSL The member organisations above are located throughout the UK, including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Framework Agreement is also for use by but not limited to Crown Commercial Services.
This Framework may also be used by other public bodies as defined by the European Union. GOReference GO-2012314-PRO-3784493.
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VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body:
TUCO Ltd
20, Dale Street, Manchester, M1 1EZ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1617133420, Email: info@tuco.ac.uk
Internet address:
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures:
TUCO Ltd
20, Dale Street, Manchester, M1 1EZ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1617133420, Email: info@tuco.ac.uk
Internet address:
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
20, Dale Street, Manchester, M1 1EZ, United Kingdom
Tel. +44 1617133420, Email: info@tuco.ac.uk
Internet address:
VI.5) Date Of Dispatch Of This Notice: 24/08/2017

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