Award

Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

SCOTLAND EXCEL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

31 May 2024 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

19 Jan 2024 at 00:00

Tender

11 Jan 2024 at 00:00

Planning

21 Aug 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization Scotland Excel has issued a tender for the "Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables" in the goods category. The procurement is in the award stage and has a total contract value of £24,000,000. The tender is part of a new framework opportunity that includes various products like apples, bananas, grapes, and more. The procurement method is open, and the contract was signed on 3rd May 2024. The tender is part of a framework for use by 32 local authorities in Scotland, NHS, and other bodies.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses, especially suppliers of fresh fruits and vegetables, to bid for a significant contract. The tender is aimed at businesses of varying scales, as evidenced by the inclusion of both large and SME-scale suppliers. Businesses interested in catering to public sector needs and providing community benefits through their services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The location for delivery is throughout Scotland, providing regional business growth opportunities.

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Notice Title

Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

Notice Description

This Contract Notice is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables. It is anticipated that the scope of the products covered under the framework will include, but is not limited to, fresh apples, bananas, grapes, pears, strawberries, carrots, turnip, cabbage, corn and other associated products.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract Award Notice is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables. Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas, where applicable.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000738331
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506370
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts

03212000 - Potatoes and dried vegetables

03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts

03221000 - Vegetables

03221110 - Root vegetables

03221200 - Fruit vegetables

03222000 - Fruit and nuts

03222100 - Tropical fruit and nuts

03222110 - Tropical fruit

03222118 - Kiwi fruit

03222200 - Citrus fruit

03222230 - Grapefruit

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
3 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTLAND EXCEL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
construction@scotland-excel.org.uk, education.corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1414888230

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1AR
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
10
Supplier Names

BRAKE BROS

DOLE LTD T/AS MARK MURPHY

FAILTE FOOD SERVICE

FRUITS & ROOTS

GEORGE ANDERSON & SONS

GEORGE CARRUTHERS & SONS

MCLAYS

PREMIER PRODUCE SCOTLAND

SWANSONS FRUIT

T.P.S FRUIT & VEGETABLES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486407
    Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables. It is anticipated that the scope of the products covered under the framework will include, but is not limited to, fresh apples, bananas, grapes, pears, strawberries, carrots, turnip, cabbage, corn and other associated products.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496261
    Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables - This Contract Notice is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables. It is anticipated that the scope of the products covered under the framework will include, but is not limited to, fresh apples, bananas, grapes, pears, strawberries, carrots, turnip, cabbage, corn and other associated products.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506370
    Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables - This Contract Notice is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables. It is anticipated that the scope of the products covered under the framework will include, but is not limited to, fresh apples, bananas, grapes, pears, strawberries, carrots, turnip, cabbage, corn and other associated products.

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