Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products
Estimated value
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Awarded value
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Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
22 May 2025
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Description
This procurement is planned to establish an Open Framework for the supply and distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables and Associated Products, to members of TUCO. The duration of this Open Framework is planned to be a maximum of 8 years. The annual spend through the Open Framework is estimated at £11.5m The total spend through the open framework (over the maximum 8 years) is estimated at £92m
Scope
- Reference
- CAT11079-TU
- Total value
- £0 including VAT
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 03 Oct 2026 to 02 Oct 2034
The duration of this closed Framework is planned to be a maximum of 4 years in the format of a 2 year with one plus one year extensions. We have an estimated start date of 3rd October 2026 to 2nd October 2028 with an optional 2 year extension in 1 plus 1 year extensions to 2nd October 2030.
- Main category
- goods
- CPV classifications
- 1530000015510000155500001581110015813000
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price/Commercial | — | price | 50.00% |
| Quality/Technical | — | quality | 50.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
Full details to be found within the tender documents openly available through the tendering portal: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home