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title: "Negotiated Procedure for the Supply & Delivery of Hot & Cold Beverage Supplies, Equipment & Machinery which includes the Purchase of New Equipment & Maintenance of Existing Equipment"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2023-11-17"
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# Negotiated Procedure for the Supply & Delivery of Hot & Cold Beverage Supplies, Equipment & Machinery which includes the Purchase of New Equipment & Maintenance of Existing Equipment

Buyer: SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000750747

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## Summary

The South Lanarkshire Council has awarded a contract for the Supply & Delivery of Hot & Cold Beverage Supplies, Equipment & Machinery. The contracting process was initiated through a Negotiated Tendering Procedure under Regulation 33.1(b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract, worth GBP 264,926.0, is active from 16th November 2023 and will run until 30th November 2028, with a possible extension of up to 24 months. The tender is well-suited for businesses in the goods category, particularly those providing hot and cold beverage supplies.

This business opportunity from South Lanarkshire Council is a suitable match for suppliers like Karing International Limited, who have been chosen as the provider for this contract. The procurement method used was an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Businesses interested in catering equipment and beverage supplies can find growth opportunities through this contract. The Council's decision was influenced by the absence of competitive options due to technical reasons, making it an exclusive opportunity for a provider like Karing International Limited that meets specific regulatory requirements, offering compatibility with existing machinery and potential cost savings.

## Notice

South Lanarkshire Council's Facilities, Waste and Grounds Services have a requirement to undertake a Negotiated procedure under standing Order 9 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the provision of "The Supply & Delivery of Hot and Cold Beverage Supplies, Equipment, and Machinery which includes the Purchase of New Equipment and Maintenance of Existing Equipment". The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure can be justified under Regulation 33 (1) (b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and Standing Order 9.3.1 (b) of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the following reason: - The services can be supplied by only one suitable provider because competition is absent for technical reasons. The contract will be for a period from 1 December 2023 - 30 November 2028 with the option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure under Regulation 33 (1) (b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and Standing Order 9.3.1 (b) of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the following reason: - The services can be supplied by only one suitable provider because competition is absent for technical reasons. The supplies can be supplied by only one suitable supplier because competition is absent for technical reasons. Karing International Ltd adhere to the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020 and it mitigates the need for purchasing new/additional machinery as the supplies offered are compatible with the current machines, therefore resulting in savings for the Council.

### Procurement Information

The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure under Regulation 33 (1) (b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and Standing Order 9.3.1 (b) of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the following reason: - The services can be supplied by only one suitable provider because competition is absent for technical reasons. Karing International Ltd adhere to the Nutritional Requirements for Food and Drink in Schools (Scotland) Regulations 2020 and the rates offered. It also mitigates the need for purchasing new/additional machinery as the supplies offered are compatible with the current machines, therefore resulting in savings for the Council.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492928 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £264,926 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | HAMILTON |
| Post town | Motherwell |
| Postcode | ML3 0AA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Hamilton North and East |
| Westminster constituency | Hamilton and Clyde Valley |
| Delivery location | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | KARING INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492928

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492928
  Negotiated Procedure for the Supply & Delivery of Hot & Cold Beverage Supplies, Equipment & Machinery which includes the Purchase of New Equipment & Maintenance of Existing Equipment - South Lanarkshire Council's Facilities, Waste and Grounds Services have a requirement to undertake a Negotiated procedure under standing Order 9 of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the provision of "The Supply & Delivery of Hot and Cold Beverage Supplies, Equipment, and Machinery which includes the Purchase of New Equipment and Maintenance of Existing Equipment". The award of this contract under the Negotiated Tendering Procedure can be justified under Regulation 33 (1) (b) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and Standing Order 9.3.1 (b) of the Council's Standing Orders on Contracts for the following reason: - The services can be supplied by only one suitable provider because competition is absent for technical reasons. The contract will be for a period from 1 December 2023 - 30 November 2028 with the option to extend for a further period of up to 24 months.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750747

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