Hunter Ref: 24461
TUCO Ref: CAT11068-TU
The TUCO Hot Beverage framework agreement has been awarded to 15 suppliers over 5 lots:
Lot 1 – Halls, Hot Beverage Ingredients, equipment and associated coffee shop products
Lot 2 – Retail, Hot Beverage Ingredients, equipment and associated coffee shop products
Lot 3 – Delivered Hospitality, Functions and Events, Hot Beverage Ingredients, equipment and associated coffee shop products
Lot 4 – Speciality coffee ingredients (80+ point SCA Q grading), equipment and associated coffee shop products
Lot 5 – One-Stop for all Hot beverage related products and equipment for all operational areas
The contract commences on 1st March 2024.
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Timeline
Tender published14 September 2023
Submission date20 October 2023
Contract start date1 March 2024
Award published26 March 2024
Contract expiry date29 February 2028in 2 years
Lots (5)
64 suppliers across 5 lots
Halls, Hot Beverage Ingredients, equipment and associated coffee shop products
14 suppliers
Minimum requirements areCoffee supply in various formats; beans, ground, bulk-brewSupply of good quality teas Supply of good quality hot chocolateProvision of a high standard of trainingAbility to supply a wide range of machinery for use within student dining halls (traditional vending not required)Full servicing and maintenance for any machinery / equipment provided.
Retail, Hot Beverage Ingredients, equipment and associated coffee shop products
13 suppliers
Minimum requirements Coffee supply in various formats; beans, ground, bulk-brewSupply of good quality teas in both leaf and bag formatSupply of good quality hot chocolateSupply of various syrups and seasonal drinks ingredientsAbility to deliver seasonal promotions in line with high street offerings.Provision of a high standard of Barista trainingAbility to supply a wide range of machinery for use within Cafés and other retail locations. May be a requirement for full/super automated machines with payment facility.Full servicing and maintenance for any machinery / equipment provided. Provision of branding & marketing materialsFOC marketing materials including price boards, loyalty cards etc a minimum of once per annum.
Delivered Hospitality, Functions and Events, Hot Beverage Ingredients, equipment and associated coffee shop products
13 suppliers
Minimum requirements areCoffee supply in various formats; beans, ground, bulk-brewSupply of good quality teas in both leaf and bag formatSupply of good quality hot chocolateProvision of a high standard of trainingAbility to supply a wide range of machinery for use within a hospitality/kitchen (traditional vending not required)Full servicing and maintenance for any machinery / equipment provided.
Speciality coffee ingredients (80+ point SCA Q grading), equipment and associated coffee shop products
12 suppliers
Minimum requirementsSpeciality coffee ingredients (80+ point SCA Q grading)Supply of good quality teas in both leaf and bag formatSupply of good quality hot chocolateSupply of various syrups and seasonal drinks ingredientsAbility to deliver seasonal promotions in line with high street offerings.Provision of a high standard of Barista trainingAbility to supply a wide range of machinery for use within Cafés and other retail locations. May be a requirement for full/super automated machines with payment facility (traditional vending not required)Full servicing and maintenance for any machinery / equipment provided. Provision of branding & marketing materials
One-Stop for all Hot beverage related products and equipment for all operational areas
12 suppliers
Minimum requirementsCoffee supply in various formats; beans, ground, bulk-brewSpeciality coffee ingredients (80+ point SCA Q grading)Supply of good quality teas in both leaf and bag formatSupply of good quality hot chocolateSupply of various syrups and seasonal drinks ingredientsAbility to deliver seasonal promotions in line with high street offerings.Provision of a high standard of Barista trainingAbility to supply a wide range of machinery for use within Cafés, student dining, hospitality locations etc. May be a requirement for full/super automated machines with payment facility (traditional vending not required)Full servicing and maintenance for any machinery / equipment provided. Provision of branding & marketing materials
Call-offs from Hot Beverage 2024
Awarded contracts called off from this framework agreement.