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title: "Supply & Distribution of Milk"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000496895"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL"
published: "2018-02-14"
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# Supply & Distribution of Milk

Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000496895

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## Summary

The procurement process relates to the "Supply & Distribution of Milk," conducted by Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body for various authorities across Scotland. The framework includes a wide range of dairy products, with delivery locations throughout Scotland. The tender is currently at the award stage, having been signed on 8th January 2018. The procurement was initiated using an open procedure, and the total value of the contract is approximately £9 million, with bids accepted electronically until the deadline of 16th October 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the dairy and food service industries, particularly those engaged in the supply and distribution of dairy products such as milk and associated items. Companies capable of meeting the necessary health and safety standards, along with environmental and community benefit commitments, would be well-suited to compete in this framework. Participation can not only enhance market presence but also strengthen relationships with local authorities and contribute to wider community objectives.

## Notice

A renewal framework for the Supply & Distribution of Milk. The scope of materials covered under the framework will include a range of dairy products including but not limited to, whole milk, semi-skimmed milk, skimmed milk, flavoured milk, organic milk, and fresh creams.

### Lot Information

Associated Products

This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Milk & Associated Products. It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include a range of dairy products including but not limited to, whole milk, semi-skimmed milk, skimmed milk, flavoured milk, organic milk, fresh creams, natural yoghurt, and pure orange juice.

Milk & Associated Products

Supply & Distribution of a range of dairy products including but not limited to, whole milk, semi-skimmed milk, skimmed milk, flavoured milk, organic milk, and fresh creams. The framework will be awarded on a geographical basis, with the Tenderer bidding for local authority areas which are referred to as "Geographical Lot(s)". Most of these represent an authority area in its entirety, however authorities with outlying regions will be sub divided further. The Tenderer will be able to bid for one, any, or all Geographical Lots without penalty.. Economic operators may be excluded from the 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.

Renewal: The contract will run for an initial 36 month period, with an option to extend for a further 12 month period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310298 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | 14 Aug 2017 |
| Award date | 8 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete, Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03331000 - Fresh milk from sheep and goats
- 03331100 - Sheep's milk
- 03331200 - Goats' milk
- 03333000 - Fresh cows' milk
- 15321100 - Orange juice
- 15500000 - Dairy products
- 15510000 - Milk and cream
- 15511000 - Milk
- 15511100 - Pasteurised milk
- 15511200 - Sterilised milk
- 15511210 - UHT milk
- 15511300 - Skimmed milk
- 15511500 - Full-cream milk
- 15512100 - Single cream
- 15512200 - Double cream
- 15512300 - Clotted cream
- 15512900 - Whipping cream
- 15550000 - Assorted dairy products
- 15551000 - Yoghurt and other fermented milk products
- 15551300 - Yoghurt
- 15551310 - Unflavoured yoghurt
- 15551320 - Flavoured yoghurt

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310298
- 11 Sep 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295315
- 24 Jul 2017 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL290654
- 24 May 2017 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284172

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284172
  Milk & Associated Products - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Milk & Associated Products. It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include a range of dairy products including but not limited to, whole milk, semi-skimmed milk, skimmed milk, flavoured milk, organic milk, fresh creams, natural yoghurt, and pure orange juice.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP295315
  Supply & Distribution of Milk - A renewal framework for the Supply & Distribution of Milk. The scope of materials covered under the framework will include a range of dairy products including but not limited to, whole milk, semi-skimmed milk, skimmed milk, flavoured milk, organic milk, and fresh creams.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310298
  Supply & Distribution of Milk - A renewal framework for the Supply & Distribution of Milk. The scope of materials covered under the framework will include a range of dairy products including but not limited to, whole milk, semi-skimmed milk, skimmed milk, flavoured milk, organic milk, and fresh creams.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- 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/Local-authorities.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000496895
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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