Published date: 4 September 2025

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 5 March 2025, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products - 03310000

  • Fish - 03311000

  • Flat fish - 03311100

    • Fish of the cod family - 03311200

    • Shellfish - 03312200

    • Prepared and preserved fish - 15200000

    • Fish fillets - 15211000

    • Fresh fish fillets - 15211100

    • Smoked fish - 15234000

    • Preparations of fish - 15243000

    • Shellfish products - 15253000

Location of contract

M2 5GP

Value of contract

£0

Procurement reference

IT-11-150-CAT11073-TU - AWARD

Published date

4 September 2025

Closing date

5 March 2025

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

14 August 2025

Contract end date

13 August 2027

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Restricted procedure

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

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, Trout, Round, flat 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 products
o Smoked and processed fish/fish products
o Selection of chilled deli products (to include complimentary sauces, herbs and other relevant ingredients)

and it is envisaged that suppliers will be able to cover the full scope of products for each geographical lot.

The new framework agreement will commence on 14 August 2025 until 13 August 2027 with the option to extend by 2 x 12 months until 13 August 2029.

Award information

Awarded date

8 August 2025

Contract start date

14 August 2025

Contract end date

13 August 2027

Total value of contract

£0

This contract was awarded to 5 suppliers.

Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods

Address

10-14 Cedar Way Ind Estate, Camley St, London, Great Britain, N1C 4PD

Reference

None

Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood Consortium

Address

29-31 Stansted Distribution Center, Start Hill, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, CM22 7DG

Reference

None

Premier Fish limited

Address

Unit2, Scott`s Close, Downton Business C, Centre, Downton, , Wiltshire, United Kingdom, SP53RA

Reference

None

Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd

Address

National Distribution Centre, Britannia Road, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, EN8 7RQ

Reference

None

The Stickleback Fish Company Limited

Address

Unit 1&2 Apex Point, Travellers Lane, Welham Green, Hertfordshire, Great Britain, AL9 7HB

Reference

None

About the buyer

Contact name

Hannah Myton-Wright

Address

3rd Floor
44 Peter Street
Manchester
M2 5GP
United Kingdom

Telephone

0161 713 3420

Email

Hannah.Myton@tuco.ac.uk