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title: "Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Frozen Foods"
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# Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Frozen Foods

Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0557fe

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## Summary

Scotland Excel has initiated a procurement process for a framework agreement concerning the "Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Frozen Foods" across various organisations within Scotland, including local authorities, the Scottish NHS, and other public bodies. This tender is valued at £170 million and is currently at the tender stage, with an end date for submissions set for 16 January 2026. Utilizing an open procedure method, the tender encompasses multiple lots, each focusing on different aspects of frozen food provision, within the food, beverages, and related products category. The procurement process adheres to the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and is facilitated electronically via PCS-Tender. The framework is expected to cover extensive product categories such as frozen bakery items, meat, seafood, and confectionery, with deliveries across various locations in Scotland.

This procurement framework presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the frozen foods sector, particularly those with capabilities in supply, distribution, or both. Companies providing a diverse range of frozen food products, such as those specialising in bakery goods, meat substitutes, seafood, and desserts, stand to gain from participating in this opportunity. Given the scale and value of this framework, it has the potential to foster significant business growth and market expansion within public sector contracts in Scotland. Businesses that meet the essential economic, financial, and technical criteria set out in the tender are well-positioned to benefit, particularly those with a presence or partnership within the transportation and distribution sectors, due to the integrated nature of supply and delivery requirements.

## Notice

This Contract Notice is in relation to the renewal framework for The Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Frozen Foods. It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not be limited to frozen bakery products, meat products & meat substitute products, poultry, seafood, savoury products, fruit & vegetables, potato products, pizza, ice cream & desserts. Full details are contained in the tender documentation available in the relevant PCS-T project for this procurement exercise.

### Lot Information

Supply Only of Frozen Foods

The scope of materials covered under The Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Frozen Foods framework will include, but not limited to frozen bakery products, meat, meat substitute products, poultry, seafood, savoury products, fruit & vegetables, potato products, pizza, ice cream & desserts. 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.

Supply & Distribution of Frozen Foods

The scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not limited to frozen bakery products, meat, meat substitute products, poultry, seafood, savoury products, fruit & vegetables, potato products, pizza, ice cream & desserts. 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.

Distribution of Frozen Foods

This Contract Notice is in relation to a renewal framework for Frozen Foods. This lot is for distribution of products awarded on Lot 1 Supply Only. 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/080242-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000,000 |
| Lots value | £170,000,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
- 15221000 - Frozen fish
- 15229000 - Frozen fish products
- 15251000 - Frozen crustaceans
- 15311000 - Frozen potatoes
- 15311200 - Diced, sliced and other frozen potatoes
- 15331100 - Fresh or frozen vegetables
- 15331170 - Frozen vegetables
- 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products
- 15612500 - Bakery products
- 15811000 - Bread products
- 15896000 - Deep-frozen products

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080242-2025
- 3 Jul 2025 at 07:50 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036980-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/Documents/Landlord%20Register.pdf
- 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.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Associate-members.aspx
- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/aboutus/ourmembers.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802209
- 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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