Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
TUCO Ltd
c/o Mitchell Charlesworth, 3rd Floor , 44 Peter Street
Manchester
M2 5GP
Contact
Hannah Myton-Wright
Telephone
+44 1617133422
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://in-tendhost.co.uk/tuco/aspx/Home
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
Fresh Fish and Seafood
Reference number
CAT11073-TU
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 03311000 - Fish
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £10,000,000
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
London
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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.2.14) Additional 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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
North West
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03311000 - Fish
- 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
- 03312200 - Shellfish
- 15211000 - Fish fillets
- 15234000 - Smoked fish
- 03311100 - Flat fish
- 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
- 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
- 15253000 - Shellfish products
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
- 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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.2.14) Additional 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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
North East
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03311000 - Fish
- 03312200 - Shellfish
- 15211000 - Fish fillets
- 15210000 - Fish fillets, fish livers and roe
- 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
- 15234000 - Smoked fish
- 03311100 - Flat fish
- 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
- 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
- 15253000 - Shellfish products
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
- 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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.2.14) Additional 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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Yorkshire and The Humber
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03311000 - Fish
- 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
- 03312200 - Shellfish
- 15211000 - Fish fillets
- 15234000 - Smoked fish
- 03311100 - Flat fish
- 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
- 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
- 15253000 - Shellfish products
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
- 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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.2.14) Additional 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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
West Midlands
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03311000 - Fish
- 03312200 - Shellfish
- 15211000 - Fish fillets
- 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
- 15234000 - Smoked fish
- 03311100 - Flat fish
- 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
- 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
- 15253000 - Shellfish products
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
- 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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.2.14) Additional 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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
East Midlands
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03311000 - Fish
- 03312200 - Shellfish
- 15211000 - Fish fillets
- 15210000 - Fish fillets, fish livers and roe
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
- 15234000 - Smoked fish
- 03311100 - Flat fish
- 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
- 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
- 15119600 - Fish meat
- 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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.2.14) Additional 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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
South East
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03311000 - Fish
- 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
- 03312200 - Shellfish
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
- 15210000 - Fish fillets, fish livers and roe
- 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
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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.2.14) Additional 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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
South West
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03311000 - Fish
- 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
- 03312200 - Shellfish
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
- 15210000 - Fish fillets, fish livers and roe
- 15234000 - Smoked fish
- 03311100 - Flat fish
- 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
- 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
- 15119600 - Fish meat
- 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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.2.14) Additional 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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
East
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03311000 - Fish
- 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
- 03312200 - Shellfish
- 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
- 15210000 - Fish fillets, fish livers and roe
- 15234000 - Smoked fish
- 03311100 - Flat fish
- 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
- 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
- 15253000 - Shellfish products
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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.2.14) Additional 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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
North Wales
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03311000 - Fish
- 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
- 03312200 - Shellfish
- 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
- 15210000 - Fish fillets, fish livers and roe
- 15234000 - Smoked fish
- 03311100 - Flat fish
- 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
- 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
- 15253000 - Shellfish products
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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.2.14) Additional 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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
South Wales
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03311000 - Fish
- 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
- 03312200 - Shellfish
- 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
- 15210000 - Fish fillets, fish livers and roe
- 15234000 - Smoked fish
- 03311100 - Flat fish
- 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
- 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
- 15253000 - Shellfish products
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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.2.14) Additional 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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Scotland
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03311000 - Fish
- 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
- 03312200 - Shellfish
- 15211000 - Fish fillets
- 15243000 - Preparations of fish
- 15234000 - Smoked fish
- 03311100 - Flat fish
- 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
- 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
- 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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.2.14) Additional 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
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Northern Ireland
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03311000 - Fish
- 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
- 03312200 - Shellfish
- 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
- 15210000 - Fish fillets, fish livers and roe
- 15234000 - Smoked fish
- 03311100 - Flat fish
- 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products
- 03311200 - Fish of the cod family
- 15253000 - Shellfish products
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 50
Price - Weighting: 50
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
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.2.14) Additional 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
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
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2025/S 000-004278
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Fresh Fish & Seafood
Lot No
1
Title
London
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods
Seabank House, Southport Business Park, Wight Moss Way
Southport
PR8 4HQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
4227047
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood Consortium
Livingstone Road Hessle
Hull
HU13 0EE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
7058960
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd
National Distribution Centre Britannia Road
Waltham Cross
EN8 7RQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
2955734
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Stickleback Fish Company Limited
Unit 1-2 Apex Point Travellers Lane
Welham Green
AL9 7HB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
5476544
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,000,000
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties
Value excluding VAT: £30,000
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted
Marrfish trading as the National Seafood Consortium (NSC) have provided subcontractor details comprising of members of the NSC. For this Lot, they could rely on the services of: 1. Cooper Foods (15%) : Market House, Hopkinson Way, Portway Industrial Estate, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3ZE and 2. Reach Foodservice (15%) : 3rd floor, 1 Ashley Road, Cheshire,WA14 2DT
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Fresh Fish & Seafood
Lot No
2
Title
North West
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods
Seabank House, Southport Business Park, Wight Moss Way
Southport
PR8 4HQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
4227047
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood Consortium
Livingstone Road Hessle
Hull
HU13 0EE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
7058960
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd
National Distribution Centre Britannia Road
Waltham Cross
EN8 7RQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
2955734
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,200,000
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties
Value excluding VAT: £10,000
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted
Marrfish trading as the National Seafood Consortium (NSC) have provided subcontractor details comprising of members of the NSC. For this Lot, they could rely on the services of: 1. Reach Foodservice (15%) : 3rd floor, 1 Ashley Road, Cheshire,WA14 2DT
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Fresh Fish & Seafood
Lot No
3
Title
North East
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods
Seabank House, Southport Business Park, Wight Moss Way
Southport
PR8 4HQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
4227047
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood Consortium
Livingstone Road Hessle
Hull
HU13 0EE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
7058960
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd
National Distribution Centre Britannia Road
Waltham Cross
EN8 7RQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
2955734
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £500,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £500,000
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties
Value excluding VAT: £1,000
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted
Marrfish trading as the National Seafood Consortium (NSC) have provided subcontractor details comprising of members of the NSC. For this Lot, they could rely on the services of: 1. Reach Foodservice (15%) : 3rd floor, 1 Ashley Road, Cheshire,WA14 2DT
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Fresh Fish & Seafood
Lot No
4
Title
Yorkshire and The Humber
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods
Seabank House, Southport Business Park, Wight Moss Way
Southport
PR8 4HQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
4227047
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood Consortium
Livingstone Road Hessle
Hull
HU13 0EE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
7058960
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd
National Distribution Centre Britannia Road
Waltham Cross
EN8 7RQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
2955734
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £500,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £500,000
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties
Value excluding VAT: £1,000
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted
Marrfish trading as the National Seafood Consortium (NSC) have provided subcontractor details comprising of members of the NSC. For this Lot, they could rely on the services of: 1. Reach Foodservice (15%) : 3rd floor, 1 Ashley Road, Cheshire,WA14 2DT
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Fresh Fish & Seafood
Lot No
5
Title
West Midlands
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods
Seabank House, Southport Business Park, Wight Moss Way
Southport
PR8 4HQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
4227047
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood Consortium
Livingstone Road Hessle
Hull
HU13 0EE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
7058960
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd
National Distribution Centre Britannia Road
Waltham Cross
EN8 7RQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
2955734
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,200,000
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties
Value excluding VAT: £10,000
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted
Marrfish trading as the National Seafood Consortium (NSC) have provided subcontractor details comprising of members of the NSC. For this Lot, they could rely on the services of: 1.Cooper Foods (15%) : Market House, Hopkinson Way, Portway Industrial Estate, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3ZE and 2. Reach Foodservice (15%) : 3rd floor, 1 Ashley Road, Cheshire,WA14 2DT
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Fresh Fish & Seafood
Lot No
6
Title
East Midlands
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods
Seabank House, Southport Business Park, Wight Moss Way
Southport
PR8 4HQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
4227047
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood Consortium
Livingstone Road Hessle
Hull
HU13 0EE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
7058960
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd
National Distribution Centre Britannia Road
Waltham Cross
EN8 7RQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
2955734
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Stickleback Fish Company Limited
Unit 1-2 Apex Point Travellers Lane
Welham Green
AL9 7HB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
5476544
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,200,000
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties
Value excluding VAT: £10,000
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted
Marrfish trading as the National Seafood Consortium (NSC) have provided subcontractor details comprising of members of the NSC. For this Lot, they could rely on the services of: 1.Cooper Foods(15%) : Market House, Hopkinson Way, Portway Industrial Estate, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3ZE and 2. Reach Foodservice (15%) : 3rd floor, 1 Ashley Road, Cheshire,WA14 2DT
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Fresh Fish & Seafood
Lot No
7
Title
South East
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 3
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods
Seabank House, Southport Business Park, Wight Moss Way
Southport
PR8 4HQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
4227047
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood Consortium
Livingstone Road Hessle
Hull
HU13 0EE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
7058960
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Premier Fish Ltd
Unit 2 Scotts Close, Downton Business Centre
Downton
SP5 3RA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
4090530
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd
National Distribution Centre Britannia Road
Waltham Cross
EN8 7RQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
2955734
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Stickleback Fish Company Limited
Unit 1-2 Apex Point Travellers Lane
Welham Green
AL9 7HB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
5476544
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £1,500,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,500,000
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties
Value excluding VAT: £15,000
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted
Marrfish trading as the National Seafood Consortium (NSC) have provided subcontractor details comprising of members of the NSC. For this Lot, they could rely on the services of: 1. Cooper Foods (15%) : Market House, Hopkinson Way, Portway Industrial Estate, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3ZE and 2. Reach Foodservice (15%): 3rd floor, 1 Ashley Road, Cheshire,WA14 2DT
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Fresh Fish & Seafood
Lot No
8
Title
South West
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods
Seabank House, Southport Business Park, Wight Moss Way
Southport
PR8 4HQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
4227047
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Premier Fish Ltd
Unit 2 Scotts Close, Downton Business Centre
Downton
SP5 3RA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
4090530
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd
National Distribution Centre Britannia Road
Waltham Cross
EN8 7RQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
2955734
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £180,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Fresh Fish & Seafood
Lot No
9
Title
East
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods
Seabank House, Southport Business Park, Wight Moss Way
Southport
PR8 4HQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
4227047
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood Consortium
Livingstone Road Hessle
Hull
HU13 0EE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
7058960
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd
National Distribution Centre Britannia Road
Waltham Cross
EN8 7RQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
2955734
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The Stickleback Fish Company Limited
Unit 1-2 Apex Point Travellers Lane
Welham Green
AL9 7HB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
5476544
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £400,000
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties
Value excluding VAT: £1,000
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted
Marrfish trading as the National Seafood Consortium (NSC) have provided subcontractor details comprising of members of the NSC. For this Lot, they could rely on the services of: 1. Cooper Foods (15%) : Market House, Hopkinson Way, Portway Industrial Estate, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3ZE and 2. Reach Foodservice (15%) : 3rd floor, 1 Ashley Road, Cheshire,WA14 2DT
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Fresh Fish & Seafood
Lot No
10
Title
North Wales
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods
Seabank House, Southport Business Park, Wight Moss Way
Southport
PR8 4HQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
4227047
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd
National Distribution Centre Britannia Road
Waltham Cross
EN8 7RQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
2955734
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £35,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Fresh Fish & Seafood
Lot No
11
Title
South Wales
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods
Seabank House, Southport Business Park, Wight Moss Way
Southport
PR8 4HQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
4227047
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd
National Distribution Centre Britannia Road
Waltham Cross
EN8 7RQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
2955734
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £35,000
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Fresh Fish & Seafood
Lot No
12
Title
Scotland
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods
Seabank House, Southport Business Park, Wight Moss Way
Southport
PR8 4HQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
4227047
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood Consortium
Livingstone Road Hessle
Hull
HU13 0EE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
7058960
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd
National Distribution Centre Britannia Road
Waltham Cross
EN8 7RQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
National registration number
2955734
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £250,000
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract is likely to be subcontracted
Value or proportion likely to be subcontracted to third parties
Value excluding VAT: £1,000
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted
Marrfish trading as the National Seafood Consortium (NSC) have provided subcontractor details comprising of members of the NSC. For this Lot, they could rely on the services of: 1. John Vallance (10%): Glasgow Fish Market, Units D11-13, Blochairn Road, Glasgow, G21 2DU
Section five. Award of contract
Contract No
Fresh Fish & Seafood
Lot No
13
Title
Northern Ireland
A contract/lot is awarded: No
five.1) Information on non-award
The contract/lot is not awarded
No tenders or requests to participate were received or all were rejected
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
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
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
c/o Mitchell Charlesworth
3rd Floor, 44 Peter Street
Manchester
M2 5GP
Country
United Kingdom