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title: "Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03f57e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL"
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# Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03f57e

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## Summary

The buying organisation Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body, is procuring a framework for the supply and distribution of fresh fruit & vegetables on behalf of 32 local authorities in Scotland, Tayside Contracts, NHS, Scottish Prison Service, and Police Scotland. The procurement, at the tender stage, involves the award of a new framework opportunity for goods in the industry category of vegetables, fruits, and nuts. The tender is using an open procedure with a value of £24,000,000 GBP. Bidders must meet specified requirements, such as submitting prices for a minimum percentage of items, and comply with community benefit commitments.

This tender provides business growth opportunities for suppliers of fresh fruit & vegetables, particularly SMEs with the ability to supply a variety of produce throughout Scotland. By engaging with Scotland Excel, suppliers can access a substantial framework agreement with potential contracts worth millions of pounds. The tender process involves clear guidelines to ensure fair competition, delivery of community benefits, and adherence to legal requirements. Suitable businesses need to be prepared to meet insurance criteria, technical and price evaluations, and commit to service excellence in food distribution.

## Notice

This Contract Notice is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables. It is anticipated that the scope of the products covered under the framework will include, but is not limited to, fresh apples, bananas, grapes, pears, strawberries, carrots, turnip, cabbage, corn and other associated products.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract Award Notice is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables. Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas, where applicable. 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016972-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Award date | 2 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,000,000 |
| Lots value | £24,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTLAND EXCEL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1AR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | BRAKE BROS; DOLE LTD T/AS MARK MURPHY; FAILTE FOOD SERVICE; FRUITS & ROOTS; GEORGE ANDERSON & SONS; GEORGE CARRUTHERS & SONS; MCLAYS; PREMIER PRODUCE SCOTLAND; SWANSONS FRUIT; T.P.S FRUIT & VEGETABLES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 03212000 - Potatoes and dried vegetables
- 03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 03221000 - Vegetables
- 03221110 - Root vegetables
- 03221200 - Fruit vegetables
- 03222000 - Fruit and nuts
- 03222100 - Tropical fruit and nuts
- 03222110 - Tropical fruit
- 03222118 - Kiwi fruit
- 03222200 - Citrus fruit
- 03222230 - Grapefruit

## Release History

- 31 May 2024 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016972-2024
- 19 Jan 2024 at 10:52 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001883-2024
- 11 Jan 2024 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000968-2024
- 21 Aug 2023 at 09:26 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024458-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
- http://www.scotlandexcel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Our_members.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750033
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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