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title: "Supply & Distribution Of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes, Prepared Products, and Milk"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000767016"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-10-01"
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# Supply & Distribution Of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes, Prepared Products, and Milk

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000767016

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## Summary

The Argyll and Bute Council has initiated a tender process for the supply and distribution of fresh fruit, vegetables, potatoes, prepared products, and milk. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline set for June 26, 2024. The locations covered include Cowal, Helensburgh and Lomond, Bute, and West Argyll in the UK. This opportunity falls under the goods category with a total contract value of £1,626,000.

This tender by the Argyll and Bute Council presents lucrative business opportunities for suppliers in the food distribution industry. Companies specialising in the supply chain of fresh produce and dairy products would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure with electronic submission, offering a fair chance for businesses to participate and expand their market presence in the specified regions.

## Notice

A multi-lot tender to meet the requirements for the Supply & Distribution Of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes, Prepared Products, and Milk.

### Lot Information

1b - Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products - Cowal

Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products to locations in relation to 'Cowal' as classified within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

1c - Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products - Helensburgh and Lomond

Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products to locations in relation to 'Helensburgh and Lomond' as classified within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

1a - Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products - Bute

Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products to locations in relation to 'Bute' as classified within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

2a - Supply & Distribution of Milk - Bute

Supply & Distribution of Milk to locations in relation to 'Bute' as classified within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

2b - Supply & Distribution of Milk - Cowal

Supply & Distribution of Milk to locations in relation to 'Cowal' as classified within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

1d - Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products - West Argyll

Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products to locations in relation to 'West Argyll' as classified within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

2c - Supply & Distribution of Milk - Helensburgh and Lomond

Supply & Distribution of Milk to locations in relation to 'Helensburgh and Lomond' as classified within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

2d - Supply & Distribution of Milk - West Argyll

Supply & Distribution of Milk to locations in relation to 'West Argyll' as classified within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515212 |
| 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 | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | In early-mid 2027 or 2028 (should extension options be agreed). |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,626,000 |
| Lots value | £1,350,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £549,300 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | FAILTE FOOD SERVICE; J M BRECKENRIDGE; JESSMAY'S; MILLS MILK (SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 03221200 - Fruit vegetables
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15511000 - Milk

## Release History

- 1 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515212
- 21 May 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505681

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505681&idx=6
  29th May 2024 - Presentation Slides from Bidder Information Session, held Wednesday 29th May 2024.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505681&idx=1
  21st May 2024 - 1. Fruit, Veg, Potatoes, Prepared Products and Milk ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505681&idx=2
  21st May 2024 - 2. Establishment Details per Area
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505681&idx=3
  21st May 2024 - 3. Fresh Fruit and Veg (Lots 1a-1d) Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505681&idx=4
  21st May 2024 - 4. Milk (Lots 2a-2d) Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY505681&idx=5
  21st May 2024 - 5. COMMUNITY BENEFITS CLAUSES - GUIDANCE FOR TENDERERS
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505681
  Supply & Distribution Of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes, Prepared Products, and Milk - Argyll and Bute Council is undertaking a multi-lot tender to meet the requirements covered by this Tender for the Supply & Distribution Of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes, Prepared Products, and Milk.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT515212
  Supply & Distribution Of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes, Prepared Products, and Milk - A multi-lot tender to meet the requirements for the Supply & Distribution Of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes, Prepared Products, and Milk.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000767016

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