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title: "Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Re-run"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040c63"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2024-06-12"
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# Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Re-run

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040c63

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council has issued a tender titled "Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Re-run" under the goods procurement category. The tender involves the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables to various establishments in Orkney and Balfour Hospital. The main procurement classification is "Vegetables, fruits and nuts." The tender is in the active stage, with a value of GBP 536,012. The deadline for submissions is November 20, 2023, and the contract period is set to start on January 1, 2024, lasting until December 29, 2028.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in catering supplies, vegetables, fruits, or related products to compete. The Orkney Islands Council is the buying organization, and the procurement method is an open procedure. The Council will evaluate criteria such as delivery quality, contract management, continuity of supply, and price in the award process. Interested bidders are advised to register on the Public Contracts Scotland website for more information and to submit electronic responses via the Postbox facility. The Council reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any stage. For any legal matters, proceedings can be brought in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session.

## Notice

The Authority and NHS Orkney requires the supply and delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to a number of authority establishments throughout Orkney and Balfour Hospital.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority requires the supply and delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables 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/018101-2024 |
| 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 | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 29 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | August 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £536,012 |
| Lots value | £536,012 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £536,012 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | JW GRAY |

## 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

- 03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 03221000 - Vegetables
- 03221100 - Root and tuber vegetables
- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products
- 39222000 - Catering supplies

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2024 at 07:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018101-2024
- 16 Oct 2023 at 14:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030488-2023

## 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-r6ebe6-0000747634
- 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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