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18/1067 Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

MORAY COUNCIL

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Award

20 Nov 2024 at 00:00

Tender

20 Aug 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Moray Council, based in Elgin, UK, initiated a tender for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit, vegetables, and eggs to various council establishments across the Moray area. The procurement, titled "18/1067 Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables," fell under the general public services category using the open procedure method to identify a single supplier. The tender process started on August 20, 2024, and ended on September 20, 2024. The contract was subsequently awarded on October 29, 2024, to Swansons Fruit Company Ltd, based in Inverness, with the signed contract valued at £1,230,925. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract is actively in place as of November 20, 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers of fresh produce looking to expand their reach in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in delivering high-quality fresh produce can leverage this contract to establish or enhance their presence within the regional public services market. Businesses with robust quality and environmental management systems, ideally certified by independent bodies, would be well-suited to compete for such tenders. The contract duration, coupled with potential extensions, promises sustained engagement and revenue for the supplier, making it an attractive opportunity.

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Notice Title

18/1067 Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

Notice Description

The Moray Council is to appoint a single supplier to provide a regular supply of fresh produce (fruit, vegetables and eggs) to Council establishments across the Moray local Authority area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Moray Council is to appoint a single supplier to provide a regular supply of fresh produce (fruit, vegetables and eggs) to Council establishments across the Moray local Authority area.

Renewal: Contract is 3 years + 24 months extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000775163
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518744
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


CPV Codes

03142500 - Eggs

03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,230,925 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MORAY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Elaine McRae
Contact Email
procurement@moray.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1343563137

Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
Post Town
Inverness
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
TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey

Local Authority
Moray
Electoral Ward
Elgin City North
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SWANSONS FRUIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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