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title: "Provision and Supply of Fresh Meat Fruit and Vegetables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a135"
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buyer: "CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED"
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# Provision and Supply of Fresh Meat Fruit and Vegetables

Buyer: CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a135

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## Summary

The procurement process led by CalMac Ferries Ltd involves the provision and supply of fresh meat, fruit, and vegetables, valued at £3,290,412 GBP. The tender, titled "Provision and Supply of Fresh Meat Fruit and Vegetables," falls under the main procurement category of goods in the food, beverages, tobacco, and related products industry. The procurement method being used is Competitive Procedure with Negotiation, with an active status. The selection criteria will evaluate economic operators based on financial standing and technical ability. The tender period ends on March 1, 2023, with an invitation date of March 13, 2023, for the second stage, where successful bidders will be invited to submit a tender.

This procurement opportunity by CalMac Ferries Ltd can provide business growth opportunities for suppliers of fresh food products willing to deliver to various port locations on schedule. Different types of businesses in the food supply chain, including farmers, wholesalers, and distributors, could compete for this contract. The tender sets out conditions and evaluation criteria that focus on economic and technical capabilities, emphasizing experience, capacity, and capability relevant to providing similar services to similar clients. Businesses should ensure compliance with eligibility requirements and demonstrate the ability to meet the stated criteria to enhance their chances of success in this tender.

## Notice

CalMac Ferries Ltd has a requirement for a single supplier of all fresh meat, fruit, and vegetable products for the major vessels throughout the network to support provision of a strong retail offering for passengers and also to cover crew feeding and welfare needs. The successful Tenderer would be required to deliver ordered products to various port locations several times per week in line with vessel schedules to allow catering staff to fulfil all onboard needs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

CalMac Ferries Ltd has a requirement for a single supplier of all fresh meat, fruit, and vegetable products for the major vessels throughout the network to support provision of a strong retail offering for passengers and also to cover crew feeding and welfare needs. The successful Tenderer would be required to deliver ordered products to various port locations several times per week in line with vessel schedules to allow catering staff to fulfil all onboard needs. 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 2015.

Renewal: Two 12 month extension options.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002828-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | January 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,290,412 |
| 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 | CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED |
| Locality | GOUROCK |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA19 1QP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Inverclyde |
| Electoral ward | Inverclyde West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West |
| Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside, TLM Scotland, TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute, TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar, TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products

## Release History

- 30 Jan 2023 at 16:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002828-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000720364
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:419478-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10923
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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