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Notice Title

Supply and Distribution of Milk (PIN - Market Engagement)

Notice Description

Volumes required by NAC and SAC are provided in the attachment questionnaire. This PIN is to engage with the market around the delivery models which could support both North Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Councils in the supply of milk to establishments such as nurseries and schools. The PIN will explore supply and/or delivery models that will inform a contract strategy which will appraise the route to market and the supply and delivery model that is sought.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This PIN is seeking a response from the market to support and shape the future model for both NAC and SAC procuring milk, as noted above.. THERE IS A QUESTIONNAIRE WHICH CAN BE FOUND IN THE ATTACHMENTS THAT SUPPLIERS SHOULD COMPLETE AND RETURN BACK TO PROCUREMENT@NORTH-AYRSHIRE.GOV.UK BY MONDAY 13TH APRIL 2026.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827319
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552294
Current Stage: Planning
All Stages: Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Goods
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

03333000 - Fresh cows' milk

15500000 - Dairy products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 15 Jun 20263 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planned
Lots Status: Planned
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NORTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Additional Buyers: SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: IRVINE
Postcode: KA12 8EE
Post Town: Kilmarnock
Country: Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1): TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3): TLM94 South Ayrshire
Delivery Location: TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority: South Ayrshire
Electoral Ward: Ayr West
Westminster Constituency: Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR552294&idx=1
23rd March 2026 - Volumes and Questionnaire
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552294
Supply and Distribution of Milk (PIN - Market Engagement) - Volumes required by NAC and SAC are provided in the attachment questionnaire. This PIN is to engage with the market around the delivery models which could support both North Ayrshire Council and South Ayrshire Councils in the supply of milk to establishments such as nurseries and schools. The PIN will explore supply and/or delivery models that will inform a contract strategy which will appraise the route to market and the supply and delivery model that is sought.

Notice URLs

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