- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1 – Halls, Hot Beverage Ingredients, equipment and associated coffee shop products.
- Lot 2 – Retail, Hot Beverage Ingredients, equipment and associated coffee shop products.
- Lot 3 – Delivered Hospitality, Functions and Events, Hot Beverage Ingredients, equipment and associated coffee shop products.
- Lot 4 – Speciality coffee ingredients (80+ point SCA Q grading), equipment and associated coffee shop products.
- Lot 5 – One-Stop for all Hot beverage related products and equipment for all operational areas.
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
TUCO Ltd
c/o Mitchell Charlesworth, 3rd Floor, 44 Peters Street
Manchester
M2 5GP
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted to the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
HOTBEV23 Supply and Distribution of Hot Beverage Ingredients, equipment and associated products
Reference number
CAT11068-TU
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The supply and distribution of hot beverage ingredients, equipment and associated coffee shop products
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £35,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 – Halls, Hot Beverage Ingredients, equipment and associated coffee shop products.
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Minimum requirements areCoffee supply in various formats; beans, ground, bulk-brewSupply of good quality teas Supply of good quality hot chocolateProvision of a high standard of trainingAbility to supply a wide range of machinery for use within student dining halls (traditional vending not required)Full servicing and maintenance for any machinery / equipment provided.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £7,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months period. This willbe subject to performance.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 6
Maximum number: 12
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
These will be based on the evaluation of the SQ which is a combination of pass/fail questions and scoredresponse.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months period. This willbe subject to performance.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 – Retail, Hot Beverage Ingredients, equipment and associated coffee shop products.
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Minimum requirements Coffee supply in various formats; beans, ground, bulk-brewSupply of good quality teas in both leaf and bag formatSupply of good quality hot chocolateSupply of various syrups and seasonal drinks ingredientsAbility to deliver seasonal promotions in line with high street offerings.Provision of a high standard of Barista trainingAbility to supply a wide range of machinery for use within Cafés and other retail locations. May be a requirement for full/super automated machines with payment facility.Full servicing and maintenance for any machinery / equipment provided. Provision of branding & marketing materialsFOC marketing materials including price boards, loyalty cards etc a minimum of once per annum.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £7,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months period. This willbe subject to performance.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 6
Maximum number: 12
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
These will be based on the evaluation of the SQ which is a combination of pass/fail questions and scoredresponse
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
Option to extend agreement by 2 x 12 month extensions. This will be subject to performance.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 – Delivered Hospitality, Functions and Events, Hot Beverage Ingredients, equipment and associated coffee shop products.
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Minimum requirements areCoffee supply in various formats; beans, ground, bulk-brewSupply of good quality teas in both leaf and bag formatSupply of good quality hot chocolateProvision of a high standard of trainingAbility to supply a wide range of machinery for use within a hospitality/kitchen (traditional vending not required)Full servicing and maintenance for any machinery / equipment provided.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £7,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months period. This willbe subject to performance
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 6
Maximum number: 12
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
These will be based on the evaluation of the SQ which is a combination of pass/fail questions and scoredresponse
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months period. This willbe subject to performance.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 – Speciality coffee ingredients (80+ point SCA Q grading), equipment and associated coffee shop products.
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Minimum requirementsSpeciality coffee ingredients (80+ point SCA Q grading)Supply of good quality teas in both leaf and bag formatSupply of good quality hot chocolateSupply of various syrups and seasonal drinks ingredientsAbility to deliver seasonal promotions in line with high street offerings.Provision of a high standard of Barista trainingAbility to supply a wide range of machinery for use within Cafés and other retail locations. May be a requirement for full/super automated machines with payment facility (traditional vending not required)Full servicing and maintenance for any machinery / equipment provided. Provision of branding & marketing materials
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £7,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months period. This willbe subject to performance
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 6
Maximum number: 12
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
These will be based on the evaluation of the SQ which is a combination of pass/fail questions and scoredresponse
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months period. This willbe subject to performance
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 – One-Stop for all Hot beverage related products and equipment for all operational areas.
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Minimum requirementsCoffee supply in various formats; beans, ground, bulk-brewSpeciality coffee ingredients (80+ point SCA Q grading)Supply of good quality teas in both leaf and bag formatSupply of good quality hot chocolateSupply of various syrups and seasonal drinks ingredientsAbility to deliver seasonal promotions in line with high street offerings.Provision of a high standard of Barista trainingAbility to supply a wide range of machinery for use within Cafés, student dining, hospitality locations etc. May be a requirement for full/super automated machines with payment facility (traditional vending not required)Full servicing and maintenance for any machinery / equipment provided. Provision of branding & marketing materials
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £7,000,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months period. This willbe subject to performance.
two.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited
Envisaged minimum number: 6
Maximum number: 12
Objective criteria for choosing the limited number of candidates:
These will be based on the evaluation of the SQ which is a combination of pass/fail questions and scoredresponse.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: Yes
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The framework will be in place for 2 years with the option to extend for a further 2 x 12 months period. This willbe subject to performance.
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.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.
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
three.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Restricted procedure
four.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: 12
In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 4 years:
It will not exceed 4 years
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
20 October 2023
Local time
10:00am
four.2.3) Estimated date of dispatch of invitations to tender or to participate to selected candidates
7 November 2023
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: Yes
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
TUCO Ltd
c/o Mitchell Charlesworth, 3rd Floor, 44 Peter Street
Manchester
M2 5GP
Country
United Kingdom