---
title: "Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Re-run"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000747634"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL"
published: "2024-06-12"
---

# Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Re-run

Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000747634

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## Summary

The Orkney Islands Council has awarded a contract for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables. The tender was initiated on June 12, 2024, and the buying organisation is the Orkney Islands Council. The procurement process, at the award stage, was for goods in the industry category of Education and Housing and community amenities. The contract, with a value of £536,012, was signed on December 20, 2023. The award was granted following an open procedure. The contract is active, and the procurement method details specify an open procedure.

This tender opportunity for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit and vegetables provides a chance for businesses, especially SMEs, to compete for a long-term contract lasting five years. Companies involved in the food industry or logistics sector would be well-suited to participate in this procurement process. The contract requires the delivery of fresh produce to various authority establishments in Orkney and Balfour Hospital, presenting a growth opportunity for businesses in the local community.

## 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=JUN507255 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 29 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | August 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £536,012 |
| Lots value | £536,012 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £536,012 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JW GRAY |

## 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

- 12 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN507255
- 16 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490537

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490537&idx=1
  16th October 2023 - 001 - ITT Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Rerun PCS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490537&idx=2
  16th October 2023 - 002 - Appendix 2 - Compliance Statement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT490537&idx=3
  16th October 2023 - Appendix 3 - Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT490537
  Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Re-run - 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=JUN507255
  Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Re-run - 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.orkney.gov.ukhttps://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000747634
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00369

## Provenance

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