This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Jun 2024 at 01:00

Tender

16 Oct 2023 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Orkney Islands Council has awarded a contract for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables. The tender was initiated on June 12, 2024, and the buying organisation is the Orkney Islands Council. The procurement process, at the award stage, was for goods in the industry category of Education and Housing and community amenities. The contract, with a value of £536,012, was signed on December 20, 2023. The award was granted following an open procedure. The contract is active, and the procurement method details specify an open procedure.

This tender opportunity for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables provides a chance for businesses, especially SMEs, to compete for a long-term contract lasting five years. Companies involved in the food industry or logistics sector would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process. The contract requires the delivery of fresh produce to various authority establishments in Orkney and Balfour Hospital, presenting a growth opportunity for businesses in the local community.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Re-run

Notice Description

The Authority and NHS Orkney requires the supply and delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to a number of authority establishments throughout Orkney and Balfour Hospital.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority requires the supply and delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to a number of Authority establishments throughout Orkney for a period of 5 years (3 years initial term with 2 x 12 month extensions). This is a continuing requirement for a variety of establishments including schools, care homes, Papdale Halls of Residence and NHS Orkney's Balfour Hospital.

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000747634
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507255
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts

03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts

03221000 - Vegetables

03221100 - Root and tuber vegetables

15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

39222000 - Catering supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£536,012 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£536,012 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£536,012 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 29 Dec 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
August 2028

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Orkney Islands Council
Additional Buyers

NHS Orkney

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKWALL
Postcode
KW15 1NY
Postcode Area
Kirkwall
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM65 Orkney Islands

Local Authority
Orkney Islands
Electoral Ward
Kirkwall East
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JW Gray & Co

Further Information

Notice Documents

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