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title: "Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000738331"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL"
published: "2024-05-31"
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# Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000738331

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## Summary

The buying organization Scotland Excel has issued a tender for the "Supply and Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables" in the goods category. The procurement is in the award stage and has a total contract value of £24,000,000. The tender is part of a new framework opportunity that includes various products like apples, bananas, grapes, and more. The procurement method is open, and the contract was signed on 3rd May 2024. The tender is part of a framework for use by 32 local authorities in Scotland, NHS, and other bodies.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses, especially suppliers of fresh fruits and vegetables, to bid for a significant contract. The tender is aimed at businesses of varying scales, as evidenced by the inclusion of both large and SME-scale suppliers. Businesses interested in catering to public sector needs and providing community benefits through their services would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The location for delivery is throughout Scotland, providing regional business growth opportunities.

## Notice

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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Contract Award Notice is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables. Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas, where applicable.. 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 | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506370 |
| 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 | 31 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Award date | 3 May 2024 |
| 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 | £24,000,000 |

## 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 | 10 |
| Supplier names | BRAKE BROS; DOLE LTD T/AS MARK MURPHY; FAILTE FOOD SERVICE; FRUITS & ROOTS; GEORGE ANDERSON & SONS; GEORGE CARRUTHERS & SONS; MCLAYS; PREMIER PRODUCE SCOTLAND; SWANSONS FRUIT; T.P.S FRUIT & VEGETABLES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry 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

## Release History

- 31 May 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506370
- 19 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496815
- 11 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496261
- 21 Aug 2023 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486407

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486407
  Supply and 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=JAN496261
  Supply and 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=MAY506370
  Supply and 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- 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.scotlandexcel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Our_members.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000738331
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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