Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to TUCO Members
TUCO Ltd · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to TUCO Members
Awarded 31 Jul 2018
Ended 6y 3mo ago2y term
Awarded 31 July 2018Expired 30 July 2020
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TUCO Ltd awarded a contract to G W Price Ltd, Ron Chalker (The Potato Man) Ltd, Brake Bros Ltd, The Veg Factor, Start Fresh Limited, Brake Bros Ltd, Ron Chalker (The Potato Man) Ltd, Reynolds, Oliver Kay, Kale & Damson, Creed, and Pilgrim Foodser for the supply and distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables to all TUCO members and clients.
The award was structured in regional lots, with multiple suppliers appointed within each lot.
The primary scope covers fresh fruit and vegetables, including fruit salad and prepared fruit and vegetables, with potential requirements for fresh milk, cream, bread, and morning goods to some sites.
The contract value is £48,000,000.
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Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to TUCO Members
Won by G W Price Ltd,Ron Chalker (The Potato Man) Ltd,Brake Bros Ltd,The Veg Factor,Start Fresh Limited,Brake Bros Ltd,Ron Chalker (The Potato Man) Ltd,Reynolds,Oliver Kay,Kale & Damson,Creed,Pilgrim Foodservice,Total Produce,Kale & Damson,Country Fresh,Kale & Damson,The Veg Factor,Reynolds Catering Supplies Ltd,xxxx,Stuarts Foods,Brake Bros Ltd · TUCO Ltd
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