--- title: "Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000731711" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731711" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000731711.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000731711.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2023-07-05" --- # Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000731711 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731711) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000731711.json) ## Summary The Orkney Islands Council recently conducted a tender process for the "Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables" in the Education sector. The procurement method followed was an open procedure, with a focus on goods. The tender was aimed at supplying fresh produce to various authority establishments in Orkney, with a value of £536,012. The key dates included a tender period closing on June 12th and an anticipated bid opening on the same day. This procurement opportunity by the Orkney Islands Council can be beneficial for businesses in the food supply industry, particularly those specialising in fresh fruit and vegetable distribution. The tender offers a chance to secure a long-term contract with the Council for a period of 5 years, potentially extending for additional periods. Businesses with a focus on quality produce delivery and competitive pricing are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. ## 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL482933 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 5 Jul 2023 | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2023 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | March 2028 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £536,012 | | Lots value | £536,012 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Unsuccessful | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | ## 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 - 5 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL482933 - 11 May 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478193 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY478193&idx=1 11th May 2023 - 001 - ITT Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY478193&idx=2 11th May 2023 - 002 - Appendix 2 - Compliance Statement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY478193&idx=3 11th May 2023 - Appendix 3 - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY478193 Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - 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. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL482933 Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables - 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.orkney.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000731711 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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