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title: "Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fish"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-038af9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2024-05-28"
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# Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fish

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-038af9

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council has initiated a tender process titled "Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fish". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically catering supplies, with a focus on delivering fresh fish products to various establishments in Orkney and Balfour Hospital. The tender, although currently active, has a deadline for submissions by the 27th of May 2024. The main procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing for a fair and transparent bidding process supervised by the buying organisation, Orkney Islands Council.

This tender by the Orkney Islands Council presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those involved in catering supplies and fresh fish products, to engage and potentially secure a contract for supplying goods to multiple authority establishments over a period of 5 years. Businesses proficient in managing delivery quality, contract terms, and ensuring continuity of supply are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The Council has emphasised the importance of timely submissions and compliance with the specified criteria outlined in the tender documentation.

## Notice

The Authority and NHS Orkney requires the supply and delivery of fresh fish 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 fish 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/016647-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Jun 2024 - 9 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | January 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £132,275 |
| Lots value | £132,275 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £216 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ORKNEY FISHERMEN'S SOCIETY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03311000 - Fish
- 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets
- 39222000 - Catering supplies

## Release History

- 28 May 2024 at 15:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016647-2024
- 24 Apr 2024 at 15:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013360-2024
- 7 Apr 2023 at 10:32 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010277-2023
- 6 Dec 2022 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034471-2022

## 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-r6ebe6-0000764772
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00368
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369

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