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title: "Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000582689"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL"
published: "2020-04-07"
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# Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000582689

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body located in Paisley, UK, seeking suppliers for the framework titled "Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables." The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, which was completed on 6 March 2020, with an estimated value of £5,400,000 for fresh produce and £600,000 for organic options. The framework aims to serve various local authorities across Scotland, covering diverse delivery locations identified within the geographical boundaries of participating councils.

This opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in the supply of fresh and organic produce. Suppliers in the fruit and vegetable sector, particularly those experienced in logistics and distribution, will find this framework appealing. Additionally, businesses keen on community benefits and sustainability in the food supply chain are well-suited to participate, given the focus on providing healthy produce to local authorities.

## Notice

This Contract Award 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

Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

This Contract Award Notice is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables. It will provide a mechanism for Scottish local authorities to procure a range of fresh fruit & vegetables and organic fruit and vegetables that includes, but is not limited to, fresh apples, bananas, grapes, pears, strawberries, carrots, turnip, cabbage, corn and other associated products. Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas.. 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 Tender Documents for further information.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial 24 month period, with the option to extend for up to an additional two 12 month periods.

Supply & Distribution of Fresh Organic Fruit & Vegetables

This Contract Award Notice is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables. It will provide a mechanism for Scottish local authorities to procure a range of fresh organic fruit & vegetables and organic fruit and vegetables that includes, but is not limited to, fresh apples, bananas, grapes, pears, strawberries, carrots, turnip, cabbage, corn and other associated products. Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas.. 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 Tender Documents for further information.

Renewal: The framework will run for an initial 24 month period, with the option to extend for up to an additional two 12 month periods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385018 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | 26 Aug 2019 |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2020 |
| 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 | £6,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | GEORGE ANDERSON & SONS; GEORGE CARRUTHERS & SONS; MCLAYS; SWANSONS FRUIT; T.P.S. FRUIT & VEGETABLES; TOTAL PRODUCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03111200 - Peanuts
- 03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 03212000 - Potatoes and dried vegetables
- 03212212 - Chick peas
- 03212213 - Dried peas
- 03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 03221000 - Vegetables
- 03221110 - Root vegetables
- 03221111 - Beetroot
- 03221112 - Carrots
- 03221114 - Turnips
- 03221200 - Fruit vegetables
- 03221212 - Green beans
- 03221220 - Peas
- 03221221 - Garden peas
- 03221230 - Peppers
- 03221240 - Tomatoes
- 03221250 - Courgettes
- 03221260 - Mushrooms
- 03221310 - Lettuce
- 03221430 - Broccoli
- 03221440 - Brussels sprouts
- 03222000 - Fruit and nuts
- 03222100 - Tropical fruit and nuts
- 03222110 - Tropical fruit
- 03222111 - Bananas
- 03222112 - Pineapples
- 03222113 - Mangoes
- 03222115 - Raisins
- 03222116 - Figs
- 03222117 - Avocados
- 03222118 - Kiwi fruit
- 03222200 - Citrus fruit
- 03222210 - Lemons
- 03222220 - Oranges
- 03222230 - Grapefruit
- 03222310 - Berry fruit
- 03222320 - Apples, pears and quinces
- 03222321 - Apples
- 03222322 - Pears
- 03222331 - Apricots
- 03222332 - Peaches
- 03222334 - Plums
- 03222340 - Grapes
- 15331130 - Beans, peas, peppers, tomatoes and other vegetables
- 15332170 - Rhubarb
- 15332180 - Melons
- 15872100 - Pepper

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385018
- 14 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369240
- 13 May 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354192

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354192
  Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369240
  Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables - 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385018
  Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables - This Contract Award 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361
- 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-r6ebe6-0000582689
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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