Award

Fresh Dairy Products 2026

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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21 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has successfully completed a tender process under the Open procedure for the provision of fresh dairy products. The awarded contract, valued at £525,000, is aimed at supplying dairy products across the entire university estate, encompassing food outlets and events. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category with a focus on the education sector. The contract was signed on 13th April 2026, with Grahams The Family Dairy, a small-to-medium enterprise, being the chosen supplier. The procurement was governed by the Direct Award from the APUC Framework, supporting an uninterrupted supply chain to the university located in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in dairy products to grow by aligning with educational institutions like the University of Edinburgh. Enterprises that can maintain high-quality production standards and deliver reliable supplies are best suited for such opportunities. Companies nestled in nearby regions or having logistical expertise in handling bulk orders can leverage this contract for expanding their footprint in the academic sector. The successful bidder, Grahams The Family Dairy, exemplifies how SMEs can robustly participate and thrive in public procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fresh Dairy Products 2026

Notice Description

Provision of Dairy Products for use across the University estate.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award from APUC Framework (CAT1073 AP) for the provision of Fresh Dairy Products, maintaining an uninterrupted and reliable supply across all food outlets, cafes, events, and general employee use.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829874
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554269
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15500000 - Dairy products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GRAHAMS THE FAMILY DAIRY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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