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Supply and Delivery of Dairy Products

North Ayrshire Council

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27 Jul 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

North Ayrshire Council, working with South Ayrshire Council, is procuring the supply and delivery of fresh milk and other dairy products to council establishments. The goods will support schools, early years settings and care facilities across both council areas, with North Ayrshire acting as lead contracting authority. The procurement is divided between North Ayrshire and South Ayrshire delivery areas. The North Ayrshire lot covers approximately 50–55 delivery sites, while the South Ayrshire lot covers approximately 90–100 sites. Suppliers may bid for either lot or both. This is a goods contract for dairy products, classified under CPV 15511000. Delivery will be across North Ayrshire and South Ayrshire, including establishments operated or supported by the two councils.

The buyer reached the tender stage and invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. The tender deadline was 26 August 2026 at 12:00 UTC; bids were scheduled to open at the same time, with evaluation beginning then. The estimated contract period is 720 days, and each lot may be extended by up to 12 months at the relevant council’s discretion, subject to satisfactory performance and continuing need. The total estimated procurement value is £984,923.64. Suppliers may bid for one or both lots, and variants are not allowed. Evaluation includes price weighted at 70 and the delivery and service model weighted at 10. Bidders must meet lot-specific turnover thresholds, hold the required insurance, provide professional registration where applicable, and demonstrate relevant experience and references.

This opportunity suits dairy wholesalers, food distributors and established delivery businesses able to supply fresh products reliably to a large number of public-sector sites. Suppliers need suitable distribution, chilled-delivery and vehicle capacity, together with dependable ordering and service arrangements for schools, early years settings and care facilities. The tender requires two recent examples of similar supplies and services, each comparable in scope, size and value, supported by satisfactory customer references. Businesses must be able to provide public liability, employer’s liability, products liability and motor insurance, with compliant vehicles and driver arrangements. Suitable quality, health and safety, and environmental management systems are required, either through recognised accredited certification or documented policies. Subcontracting must be declared, and suppliers should be able to offer community, social, economic or environmental benefits.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and Delivery of Dairy Products

Notice Description

North Ayrshire Council (NAC), in collaboration with South Ayrshire Council (SAC), invites tenders for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments. The requirement is being tendered as two Lots: Lot 1 - North Ayrshire Council Lot 2 - South Ayrshire Council Tenderers may submit bids for one Lot, or for both Lots. North Ayrshire Council is acting as the Lead Contracting Authority for this procurement process.

Lot Information

North Ayrshire Council

North Ayrshire Council is seeking to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments. This procurement is being undertaken to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments across a range of services, including schools, early years settings and care facilities. The provision of these products is essential to support the day-to-day operation of these services and ensure the consistent availability of fresh milk and related dairy products. There are approximately 50/55 delivery sites for this lot.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for a period of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of the relevant Council, subject to satisfactory performance & continued operational requirement.

South Ayrshire Council

South Ayrshire Council is seeking to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments. This procurement is being undertaken to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments across a range of services, including schools, early years settings and care facilities. The provision of these products is essential to support the day-to-day operation of these services and ensure the consistent availability of fresh milk and related dairy products. There are approximately 90/100 delivery sites for this lot.

Renewal: The Contract may be extended for a period of up to 12 months at the sole discretion of the relevant Council, subject to satisfactory performance & continued operational requirement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838313
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560983
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

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15511000 - Milk

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£984,923 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
01/05/2029

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
North Ayrshire Council
Additional Buyers

South Ayrshire Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
IRVINE
Postcode
KA12 8EE
Postcode Area
Kilmarnock
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire
Delivery Location
TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire
Local Authority
North Ayrshire
Electoral Ward
Irvine South
Westminster Constituency
Central Ayrshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560983
    Supply and Delivery of Dairy Products - North Ayrshire Council (NAC), in collaboration with South Ayrshire Council (SAC), invites tenders for the supply and delivery of fresh milk and dairy products to Council establishments. The requirement is being tendered as two Lots: Lot 1 - North Ayrshire Council Lot 2 - South Ayrshire Council Tenderers may submit bids for one Lot, or for both Lots. North Ayrshire Council is acting as the Lead Contracting Authority for this procurement process.

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