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Fresh Fish and Seafood

Awarded to Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods, Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood Consortium, Premier Fish Ltd +2 more

TUCO Ltd(buyer)

Published: Published 10 February 2025
Deadline: Closed 12 March 2025

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Overview

TUCO Ltd has awarded a framework contract worth £10 million for the supply and distribution of fresh fish and seafood to universities, colleges, and public sector clients. The contract, awarded on 7 August 2025 to five suppliers (Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods, Marrfish Ltd, Premier Fish Ltd, Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd, and The Stickleback Fish Company Limited), covers fresh fish, shellfish, cephalopods, frozen fish, smoked and processed products, and chilled deli items across 13 geographical lots.

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TUCO Ltd
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Manchester, United Kingdom
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Lots (13)

London
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. 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
£3,000,000Won by Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct SeafoodsWon by Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood ConsortiumWon by Reynolds Catering Supplies LtdWon by The Stickleback Fish Company Limited
North Wales
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. 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
Won by Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct SeafoodsWon by Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd
South Wales
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. 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
Won by Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct SeafoodsWon by Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd
Scotland
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. 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
Won by Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct SeafoodsWon by Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood ConsortiumWon by Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd
Northern Ireland
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. 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
North West
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. 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
£1,000,000Won by Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct SeafoodsWon by Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood ConsortiumWon by Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd
North East
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. 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
£500,000Won by Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct SeafoodsWon by Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood ConsortiumWon by Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd
Yorkshire and The Humber
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. 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
£500,000Won by Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct SeafoodsWon by Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood ConsortiumWon by Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd
West Midlands
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. 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
£1,000,000Won by Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct SeafoodsWon by Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood ConsortiumWon by Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd
East Midlands
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. 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
£1,000,000Won by Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct SeafoodsWon by Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood ConsortiumWon by Reynolds Catering Supplies LtdWon by The Stickleback Fish Company Limited
South East
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. 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
£1,500,000Won by Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct SeafoodsWon by Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood ConsortiumWon by Premier Fish LtdWon by Reynolds Catering Supplies LtdWon by The Stickleback Fish Company Limited
South West
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. 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
Won by Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct SeafoodsWon by Premier Fish LtdWon by Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd
East
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. 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
Won by Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct SeafoodsWon by Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood ConsortiumWon by Reynolds Catering Supplies LtdWon by The Stickleback Fish Company Limited

Key details

Country: United Kingdom
Status: In delivery
Category: Goods
Estimated value: £10,000,000
Procedure: Selective
Contract type: Framework agreement
Published: 10 February 2025
Deadline: Closed

Classification (CPV)

Fish, crustaceans and aquatic productsFishFlat fishFish of the cod familyShellfishFish meatPrepared and preserved fishFish fillets, fish livers and roe+6 more

Award outcome

Awarded value: £10,000,000
Award date: 7 August 2025
Contract period: — → 17 July 2029

Winners

Bidfresh Limited T/A Direct Seafoods
Marrfish Ltd t/a National Seafood Consortium
Premier Fish Ltd
Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd
The Stickleback Fish Company Limited

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Contract
5 September 2025
Contract Notice
10 February 2025

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