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ALC28 Spirits and Core Wines, Beer and Cider

THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED · Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 25 Sept 2026, 12:25.

Opportunity overview

The purpose of this planned procurement is to establish a (closed) framework for the supply and distribution of Spirits and Core Wines, Beer and Cider supplies to members and clients of TUCO (Universities, Colleges, Local Authorities and the wider Public Sector). The duration of this framework is planned to be a maximum of 4 years. The average annual spend through the framework is estimated at £8m with the total spend through the framework (over the maximum 4 years) estimated at £50m with growth factored in. The scope of products to be covered in the framework are as follows but not limited to: Draught and packaged beers and cider to include core, craft and speciality. Spirits and fortified wines, RTD, Wines ,Low/no alcohol options across all lots. The framework is framework is likely to include the option of a one-stop shop. It is envisaged that suppliers will be able to cover the full scope of products within each of the lots. The new framework agreement will commence on 15 March 2028 until 14 March 2030 with the option to extend by 2 x 12 months until 14 March 2032.

Classification

  • CPV15910000 — Distilled alcoholic beverages
  • CPV15930000 — Wines
  • CPV15940000 — Cider and other fruit wines
  • CPV15950000 — Non-distilled fermented beverages
  • CPV15980000 — Non-alcoholic beverages

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CAT11087-TU
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
Status
planned

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Communication

Future Notice Date
2 Sept 2027, 00:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Has Renewal
Yes
Status
planned

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
15 Mar 2028, 00:00
Ends
14 Mar 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
14 Mar 2032, 23:59

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
15910000
Description
Distilled alcoholic beverages
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
15930000
Description
Wines
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
15940000
Description
Cider and other fruit wines
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
15950000
Description
Non-distilled fermented beverages
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
15980000
Description
Non-alcoholic beverages

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
090890-2026
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Notice Type
UK1
Description
Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
Published
25 Sept 2026, 11:02
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
THE UNIVERSITY CATERERS ORGANISATION LIMITED
Id
GB-PPON-PGVP-3345-RDVR

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PGVP-3345-RDVR

Address

Street Address
Mitchell Charlesworth
Locality
Manchester
Postal Code
M2 5GP
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD33

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthoritySubCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - sub-central government

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Manchester · UKD33 · M2 5GP · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 090890-2026Pipeline notice on Find a Tender ·