---
title: "Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Milk"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0371f7"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2022-12-06"
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# Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Milk

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0371f7

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council has initiated a tender process for the supply and delivery of fresh milk. The procurement is for a 5-year contract, with the possibility of extensions, to supply various authority establishments in Orkney and Balfour Hospital. The main procurement category is goods, and the tender is at an active stage with a closing date of 31st October 2022. Businesses in the catering supplies industry based in the UKM65 region may find this opportunity suitable for growth.

This tender by the Orkney Islands Council presents a chance for businesses involved in catering supplies, specifically fresh milk products, to expand their operations. With a significant contract value of £300,567 GBP, companies with expertise in delivering quality goods and managing contracts effectively are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is open, and electronic submissions are accepted, providing accessibility to a wide range of suppliers interested in catering supplies for authority establishments in the Orkney region.

## Notice

The Authority and NHS Orkney requires the supply and delivery of fresh milk products to a number of authority establishments throughout Orkney and Balfour Hospital.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority requires the supply and delivery of fresh milk to a number of Authority establishments throughout Orkney for a period of 5 years (3 years initial term with 2 x 12 month extensions). This is a continuing requirement for a variety of establishments including schools, care homes, Papdale Halls of Residence and NHS Orkney's Balfour Hospital.

Renewal: Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034440-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 30 Nov 2027 |
| Recurrence | September 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,567 |
| Lots value | £300,567 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | NHS ORKNEY |
| Locality | KIRKWALL |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW15 1NY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall West and Orphir |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 15511000 - Milk
- 39222000 - Catering supplies

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2022 at 10:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034440-2022
- 30 Sep 2022 at 13:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027535-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ohb.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.orkney.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000708588
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00368
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369

## Provenance

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