--- title: "Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fish" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000776144" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776144" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000776144.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000776144.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL" published: "2024-10-30" --- # Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fish Buyer: ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000776144 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776144) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000776144.json) ## Summary Orkney Islands Council, in collaboration with NHS Orkney, has completed the procurement process to secure a supplier for the supply and delivery of fresh fish products to various establishments, including schools, care homes, Papdale Halls of Residence, and Balfour Hospital. The procurement process adopted an open procedure, falling under the general public services and goods category. The contract, valued at £132,275, was awarded to QA Fish Ltd. on 28th October 2024 and will span over a period of five years, including possible extensions. The delivery locations are within the Orkney Islands region, specifically UKM65, with the award notice published on 30th October 2024. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in fresh fish products. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the capability to fulfil supply and delivery obligations to multiple locations across Orkney have a strong potential to compete successfully in this market. Companies like QA Fish Ltd., a confirmed supplier, exemplify the type of businesses that can thrive through such public procurement contracts. The structured procurement process ensures transparency and fair competition, providing a viable platform for qualified suppliers to expand their service footprint and engage in long-term public sector partnerships. ## Notice The Authority and NHS Orkney requires the supply and delivery of fresh fish products to a number of authority establishments throughout Orkney and Balfour Hospital. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Authority requires the supply and delivery of fresh fish 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.. Please note the 5 year duration noted in 11.2.7 includes 2 x 12 month extensions which will be at the discretion of the Authority. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517204 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 30 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 28 Oct 2024 | | Contract period | 19 Nov 2024 - 18 Nov 2029 | | Recurrence | August 2029 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £132,275 | | Lots value | £132,275 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £132,275 | ## 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 | QA FISH | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39222000 - Catering supplies ## Release History - 30 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517204 - 28 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG513001 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG513001&idx=1 28th August 2024 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG513001&idx=2 28th August 2024 - Compliance Statement - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG513001 Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fish - The Authority and NHS Orkney requires the supply and delivery of fresh fish products to a number of authority establishments throughout Orkney and Balfour Hospital. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517204 Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fish - The Authority and NHS Orkney requires the supply and delivery of fresh fish products 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-r6ebe6-0000776144 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=764772 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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