Scope
Reference
C2172
Description
The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords and Corporate Officer of the House of Commons (the Authority), acting jointly, requires two suppliers to provide a wide range of and seafood (fresh, cured, frozen and specialist) products, for use across the Catering Services of both Houses of Parliament. All produce is for resale in Parliament's catering venues.
This procurement is for the establishment of an internal framework agreement for the supply of seafood products to the Parliamentary Estate. The framework will be awarded to up to 2 suppliers and is not divided into lots.
The framework will support catering operations across the Parliamentary Estate and is intended to ensure consistent quality, value for money, and supply resilience.
To register your interest and participate in this tender, please create an account on Atamis via https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.com/s/Welcome. Once registered, search for the project in order to access the tender documents.
If you experience any issues with registration, please contact the team at pcd@parliament.uk.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,927,800 excluding VAT
- £2,313,360 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028
- Possible extension to 30 April 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
+1+1
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The following possible modification/s may be made to this Framework Agreement in accordance with para. 1 of Schedule 8 PA 2023, should they be required. For example, this could occur if the Authority acquires a new building, undertakes refurbishment projects, or makes a strategic decision to expand or reduce the product range to meet operational needs:
The Authority may add or remove products from the Statement of Requirements in accordance with para. 5.2 and Table 1 of the Statement of Requirements.
The Authority may increase or reduce the provision of the goods if it opens new venues or closes venues on the Parliamentary Estate. This will be solely the Authority's discretion.
The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for additional periods, up to a total of 2 years, in increments (+1+1), at its sole discretion.
The Authority also reserves the right to carry out a subsequent procurement of similar goods, services or works in reliance on the direct award justification in paragraph 8 of Schedule 5 to the PA 2023.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 15200000 - Prepared and preserved fish
- 03311000 - Fish
- 15250000 - Seafood
Contract locations
- UKI32 - Westminster
- UK - United Kingdom
- UKI - London
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
30 April 2030
Maximum number of suppliers
2
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Further information about fees
N/A
Framework operation description
Refer to ITT documents.
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Conditions of Participation: Legal and financial and Technical Ability to perform the contract (Refer to PSQ documents).
Technical ability conditions of participation
Conditions of Participation: Legal and financial and Technical Ability to perform the contract (Refer to PSQ documents).
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Please submit all tender responses via our procurement portal, Atamis. Tenderers can create an account here: https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.com/s/Welcome.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
25 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 15 December 2028
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Proposal | 60 |
Price |
| Quality | 30% |
Quality |
| Social Value | 10% |
Quality |
Weighting description
30% Written Quality, 10% Social Value, 60% Commercial
Other information
Payment terms
Payment of valid and undisputed invoices shall be made within 30 days of receipt.
Description of risks to contract performance
The Authority may add or remove products from the Statement of Requirements in accordance with para. 5.2 and Table 1 of the Statement of Requirements.
The Authority may increase or reduce the provision of the goods if it opens new venues or closes venues on the Parliamentary Estate. This will be solely the Authority's discretion.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.com/s/Welcome
PSQ documents and Tender Documents can be accessed via Atamis.
Technical specifications to be met
https://atamis-ukparliament.my.site.com/s/Welcome
The Statement of Requirements (Specification) can be accessed via Atamis.
Contracting authorities
Corporate Officer of the House of Commons
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQCD-6982-LPZW
Parliament Square
LONDON
SW1A 0AA
United Kingdom
Email: pcd@parliament.uk
Website: https://www.parliament.uk/
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Corporate Officer of the House of Lords
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PRMR-5585-NTMY
Parliament Square
LONDON
SW1A 0AA
United Kingdom
Email: pcd@parliament.uk
Website: https://www.parliament.uk/
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government