--- title: "Fresh Dairy Products" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02d1d4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d1d4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d1d4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d1d4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2021-08-06" --- # Fresh Dairy Products Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02d1d4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02d1d4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02d1d4.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by APUC Limited for the supply of Fresh Dairy Products within the Scottish Higher and Further Education sector. This tender falls under the category of goods, specifically dairy products, and is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 1st September 2021. The total contract value is estimated at £1,664,000 and encompasses multiple lots catering to various regions, including North Highland & Western Isles, Aberdeen and Grampian, Perth, Angus, Dundee and Fife, South East of Scotland, Greater Glasgow, and Argyll, Renfrewshire & Ayrshire. Each lot includes specific delivery address requirements and has a contract period of up to 720 days, with potential extensions based on performance. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the dairy supply industry, particularly those that can provide a variety of fresh dairy products such as milk, cream, butter, and yoghurts. Companies with a strong emphasis on quality and compliance with ethical standards will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Potential bidders must exhibit the capacity to adhere to the Sustain Supply Chain Code of Conduct and fulfill various insurance requirements, making this a suitable opportunity for established suppliers as well as newer entrants that can demonstrate financial stability and a commitment to responsible procurement practices. ## Notice The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of Fresh Dairy products to the Scottish Higher and Further Education sector. The Authority are seeking to obtain, through this tendering process, price normalisation for all Institutions within a Lot - regardless of size and demand. The Authority are also seeking to gain a level of price normalisation across the Lots where no Lot is subsidised by a smaller or more geographically disperse Lot. A maximum of 3 Contractors will be appointed per lot. ### Lot Information Lot 1 - North Highland & Western Isles The scope of this agreement is the supply of a range of fresh dairy, consisting of a core list of products, including non-organic milk, organic milk, cream and creme fraiche and an additional non-core list of products such as organic cream, butter, cheese, yoghurts, eggs and fresh juice. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations in 2015. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. Lot 2 - Aberdeen and Grampian The scope of this agreement is the supply of a range of fresh dairy, consisting of a core list of products, including non-organic milk, organic milk, cream and creme fraiche and an additional non-core list of products such as organic cream, butter, cheese, yoghurts, eggs and fresh juice. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations in 2015. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. Lot 3 - Perth, Angus, Dundee and Fife The scope of this agreement is the supply of a range of fresh dairy, consisting of a core list of products, including non-organic milk, organic milk, cream and creme fraiche and an additional non-core list of products such as organic cream, butter, cheese, yoghurts, eggs and fresh juice. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations in 2015. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months in multiple extensions subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements. lot 4 - Lot 4 - South East of Scotland (Stirling, Edinburgh, Lothian and Borders) The scope of this agreement is the supply of a range of fresh dairy, consisting of a core list of products, including non-organic milk, organic milk, cream and creme fraiche and an additional non-core list of products such as organic cream, butter, cheese, yoghurts, eggs and fresh juice. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations in 2015. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months in multiple extensions subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements Lot 5 - Greater Glasgow The scope of this agreement is the supply of a range of fresh dairy, consisting of a core list of products, including non-organic milk, organic milk, cream and creme fraiche and an additional non-core list of products such as organic cream, butter, cheese, yoghurts, eggs and fresh juice. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations in 2015. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months in multiple extensions subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements Lot 6 - Argyll, Renfrewshire & Ayrshire The scope of this agreement is the supply of a range of fresh dairy, consisting of a core list of products, including non-organic milk, organic milk, cream and creme fraiche and an additional non-core list of products such as organic cream, butter, cheese, yoghurts, eggs and fresh juice. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations in 2015. Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 24 months in multiple extensions subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019045-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | 48 Months | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,664,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | APUC LIMITED | | Locality | STIRLING | | Post town | Falkirk and Stirling | | Postcode | FK8 2DZ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling East | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland, TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife, TLM73 East Lothian and Midlothian, TLM75 City of Edinburgh, TLM76 Falkirk, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling, TLM8 West Central Scotland, TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond, TLM82 Glasgow City, TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire, TLM84 North Lanarkshire, TLM91 Scottish Borders, TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway, TLM93 North Ayrshire and East Ayrshire, TLM94 South Ayrshire, TLM95 South Lanarkshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 03333000 - Fresh cows' milk - 15500000 - Dairy products ## Release History - 6 Aug 2021 at 12:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019045-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://ucsp.ac.uk/ - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/stirling-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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