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    ContractsFresh Fruit, Vegetables and Associated Products Supply Framework
    Awarded contract

    Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Associated Products Supply Framework

    Awarded
    £585m
    Published 3 Sept 2026

    Closed framework procurement for fresh produce and associated products across 13 UK geographic lots with estimated annual spend of £11.25m and optional 2-year extension.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North WestPublished 3 Sept 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £585m
    Published 3 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £585,000,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Agriculture & Food
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North West

    Suppliers

    26 suppliers
    • 4D
      4DEGREESC LIMITED
    Lead contractor
  1. FC
    FRESH CONNECT LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  2. UF
    UNITED FRESH CONSORTIUM LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  3. TF
    TAMAR FRESH LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  4. NA
    NATOORA LTD
    Consortium partner
  5. HF
    HARLECH FOODSERVICE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  6. LO
    LANGRIDGE ORGANIC PRODUCTS LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  7. RF
    RIBBLE FARM FARE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  8. JR
    J & R FOOD SERVICE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  9. DF
    DUNSTERS FARM LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  10. FO
    FOODARI LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  11. TP
    TURNER & PRICE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  12. HC
    HALLAM COUNTRY FRESH FOODS LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  13. FF
    FRESHVIEW FOODS LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  14. SG
    SYSCO GB LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  15. MC
    MCLAYS LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  16. SF
    START FRESH LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  17. SP
    SET PRODUCE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  18. FT
    FIELD TO FORK PRODUCE LTD
    Consortium partner
  19. MU
    MULTIHOPE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  20. AD
    ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  21. MW
    M.& W.MACK LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  22. MF
    MILLSIDE FRESH PRODUCE LTD
    Consortium partner
  23. PR
    PRESCOTT-THOMAS LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  24. DO
    DOLE LIMITED
    Consortium partner
  25. BI
    Bidfresh Limited
    Consortium partner
  26. Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    3 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    TUCO Ltd is establishing a closed framework agreement for the supply and distribution of fresh produce and related products across the UK. This is an open procurement under the Procurement Act 2023. Framework Details: • Duration: 2 years (October 2026 to October 2028) with optional extensions of 1+1 year to October 2030 • Total estimated spend: £11.25m annually, up to £45m over 4 years • Geographic coverage: 13 regional lots covering England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland • Suppliers can apply for multiple lots • Multiple suppliers will be awarded across the lots to encourage SME participation Products Covered: Whole fruit, whole vegetables, prepared fruit, prepared vegetables, fresh salads, dairy products, and bread products. Lots Available: Lot 1 (London), Lot 2 (North West), Lot 3 (North East), Lot 4 (Yorkshire & Humber), Lot 5 (West Midlands), Lot 6 (East Midlands), Lot 7 (South East), Lot 8 (South West), Lot 9 (East), Lot 10 (North Wales), Lot 11 (South Wales), Lot 12 (Scotland), Lot 13 (Northern Ireland).

    Track record

    5 awards · 5 winners
    Open panel

    Mostly framework call-offs rather than head-to-head competition.

    In agriculture food, THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED has awarded 5 contracts to 5 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. BFS GROUP LIMITED1× · 20%
    2. ANCHOR CATERING LIMITED1× · 20%
    3. 4DEGREESC LIMITED1× · 20%
    4. ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITED1× · 20%
    5. OCEAN KING LTD1× · 20%

    Across agriculture food, the most active winners are INMEDIA, spol. s r.o., INMEDIA SPOL S RO, BFS GROUP LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-051d33
    UC
    Buyer
    THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED
    Sector
    Agriculture & Food