Tender

Supply and delivery of fruit, vegetables, milk, eggs and misc food.

COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR

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Tender

04 May 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, located in Stornoway, is inviting tenders for the supply and delivery of fruit, vegetables, milk, eggs, and other miscellaneous food items. This procurement falls under the category of general public services and is classified under the CPV code 03221200. The procurement process is at the tender stage, and it operates under an open procedure that allows for electronic submissions. Key dates include a submission deadline of 8th June 2026 at 14:00, followed by an award period starting on the same day. The contract will cover multiple lots, including regions such as Harris, Uists, Barra, and Lewis, with delivery to CNES sites. The estimated contract value is £3,000,000 and will last for 720 days, with a potential one-year extension. The procurement process is conducted by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, and interested parties can reach out via the provided email or telephone for more information.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers in the food supply industry looking to expand their market reach in the UK, specifically in the UKM64 region. Businesses that can offer high-quality produce with reliable delivery capabilities would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procedure and emphasis on quality over price signify a level playing field for businesses of all sizes to participate. Additionally, with the procurement systems set up for electronic ordering, invoicing, and payment, companies with robust digital platforms are likely to thrive in this tender process. The long contract duration and possible extension offer an excellent opportunity for suppliers to establish a sustained business relationship with the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.

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Notice Title

Supply and delivery of fruit, vegetables, milk, eggs and misc food.

Notice Description

supply and delivery of fruit, vegetables, milk, eggs and misc food items to CNES sites.

Lot Information

Harris

supply and delivery

Renewal: 1 year possible extension

Uists

supply and delivery

Renewal: 1 year possible extension

Barra

supply and delivery

Renewal: 1 year possible extension

Lewis

supply and delivery of fruit, vegetables, milk, eggs and misc food items to CNES sites.

Renewal: 1 year possible extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830684
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555100
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

03221200 - Fruit vegetables

03222000 - Fruit and nuts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
STORNOWAY
Postcode
HS1 2BW
Post Town
Outer Hebrides
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
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar

Local Authority
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Electoral Ward
Steòrnabhagh a Deas
Westminster Constituency
Na h-Eileanan an Iar

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