--- title: "Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a903" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a903" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a903.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a903.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL" published: "2026-05-29" --- # Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a903 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a903) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a903.json) ## Summary Scotland Excel is currently in the planning phase of a procurement process for a framework agreement concerning the "Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce." This opportunity involves collaboration among all 32 local authorities in Scotland, alongside various integration authorities and public bodies, as established under the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014. The procurement, valued at £160 million, focuses on goods in the food, beverages, tobacco, and related products sector, covering locations throughout Scotland. The planned framework includes lots for fresh and organic milk, fresh bread and bakery products, fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh meats, and more, with public consultation meetings available via Microsoft Teams. Interested suppliers are encouraged to participate through a Prior Information Notice (PIN) survey, and the future tender notice is expected to be released on 1st October 2026. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in the distribution and supply of various food products, allowing them to engage with multiple public sector clients across Scotland. Companies with expertise in fresh produce distribution, such as those offering dairy, bakery, or meat products, will find this framework particularly beneficial. The procurement allows for flexibility in bidding, where suppliers can tender for one, any, or all local authority areas, ensuring opportunities for both large-scale distributors and niche suppliers to expand and solidify their market presence in the public sector. Engaging in this procurement process can drive business growth by fostering partnerships with public entities and increasing visibility within the industry. ## Notice This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce. It is anticipated that the scope of the products covered under the framework will include but is not limited to whole milk, semi skimmed milk, skimmed milk, organic milk, brown bread, white bread, pittas, wraps, potato scones, cakes, pastries, baguettes, fresh apples, bananas, grapes, pears, strawberries, carrots, turnip, cabbage, corn, beef, lamb, pork, poultry, prepared products, cooked meats and fresh fish. ### Lot Information Fresh and Organic Milk This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce. Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas, where applicable. Additional information: Please note, the lot structure is still to be confirmed, and is therefore subject to change. Fresh Bread, Rolls and Bakery Products This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce. Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas, where applicable. Additional information: Please note, the lot structure is still to be confirmed , and is therefore subject to change. Fresh Fruit and Vegetables This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce. Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas, where applicable. Additional information: Please note, the lot structure is still to be confirmed , and is therefore subject to change. Fresh Meats This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce. Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas, where applicable. Additional information: Please note, the lot structure is still to be confirmed , and is therefore subject to change. Fresh Fish This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce. Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas, where applicable. Additional information: Please note, the lot structure is still to be confirmed , and is therefore subject to change. Cooked Meats This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce. Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas, where applicable. Additional information: Please note, the lot structure is still to be confirmed, and is therefore subject to change. Halal Products This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce. Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas, where applicable. Additional information: Please note, the lot structure is still to be confirmed , and is therefore subject to change. Supply Only of Fresh Produce This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce. Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas, where applicable. Additional information: Please note, the lot structure is still to be confirmed, and is therefore subject to change. Distribution of Fresh Produce This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Fresh Produce. Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas, where applicable. Additional information: Please note, the lot structure is still to be confirmed , and is therefore subject to change. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050888-2026 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | 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 - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco 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 - 03310000 - Fish, crustaceans and aquatic products - 03311000 - Fish - 03311210 - Cod - 03311220 - Pollock - 03311240 - Haddock - 03311500 - Whiting - 03311700 - Salmon - 03333000 - Fresh cows' milk - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products - 15110000 - Meat - 15111000 - Bovine meat - 15112000 - Poultry - 15112120 - Turkeys - 15112130 - Chickens - 15115000 - Lamb and mutton - 15115100 - Lamb - 15119000 - Various meats - 15119600 - Fish meat - 15130000 - Meat products - 15131100 - Sausage-meat products - 15131110 - Sausage meat - 15131130 - Sausages - 15131134 - Black pudding and other blood sausages - 15131210 - Gammon - 15131220 - Bacon - 15131400 - Pork products - 15131410 - Ham - 15131500 - Poultry products - 15131620 - Minced beef - 15131640 - Beefburgers - 15131700 - Meat preparations - 15211100 - Fresh fish fillets - 15241500 - Mackerel - 15500000 - Dairy products - 15510000 - Milk and cream - 15511000 - Milk - 15511100 - Pasteurised milk - 15511300 - Skimmed milk - 15511500 - Full-cream milk - 15512100 - Single cream - 15512200 - Double cream - 15550000 - Assorted dairy products - 15612500 - Bakery products - 15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes - 15811000 - Bread products - 15811100 - Bread - 15811200 - Rolls ## Release History - 29 May 2026 at 13:34 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050888-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832913 - https://www.cognitoforms.com/ScotlandExcel1/_0326FreshProduceSupplierPinSurvey - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=726426 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832913 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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