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title: "Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Frozen Foods"
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buyer: "SCOTLAND EXCEL"
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# Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Frozen Foods

Buyer: SCOTLAND EXCEL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802209

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## Summary

Scotland Excel, a central purchasing body, is currently in the planning phase for a procurement process related to the supply and distribution of frozen foods. The projected framework renewal will cater to various entities, including all 32 Scottish councils, Tayside Contracts, Associate Members, and bodies established under relevant Scottish legislative acts. This tender falls under the general public services category with the procurement focused on goods. The anticipated scope will cover a vast range of frozen foods such as bakery products, meat substitutes, poultry, seafood, and desserts. Important dates to note include a future notice expected on 1 September 2025 and the opportunity for suppliers to engage in discussions commencing from 14 July 2025. Interested suppliers are encouraged to contact Scotland Excel by 11 July 2025 to arrange meetings.

This tender presents noteworthy opportunities for businesses specialising in frozen food supply and distribution. Companies capable of offering competitive pricing on a wide array of frozen products would find this an advantageous contract to vie for. Additionally, the substantial budget allocated to this procurement process suggests lucrative prospects for business growth. As Scotland Excel seeks input from suppliers on the framework's structure, this is an opportune moment for businesses to influence the terms and scope of the contract, aligning it with their strengths and capabilities. SMEs with innovative approaches to distribution or unique product offerings are well-suited to participate in and potentially benefit from this tender.

## Notice

This Contract Notice is in relation to the renewal framework for The Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Frozen Foods. It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not be limited to frozen bakery products, meat products & meat substitute products, poultry, seafood, savoury products, fruit & vegetables, potato products, pizza, ice cream & desserts. Full details are contained in the tender documentation available in the relevant PCS-T project for this procurement exercise.

### Lot Information

Supply Only of Frozen Foods

The scope of materials covered under The Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Frozen Foods framework will include, but not limited to frozen bakery products, meat, meat substitute products, poultry, seafood, savoury products, fruit & vegetables, potato products, pizza, ice cream & desserts.. 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.

Supply & Distribution of Frozen Foods

The scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not limited to frozen bakery products, meat, meat substitute products, poultry, seafood, savoury products, fruit & vegetables, potato products, pizza, ice cream & desserts.. 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.

Distribution of Frozen Foods

This Contract Notice is in relation to a renewal framework for Frozen Foods. This lot is for distribution of products awarded on Lot 1 Supply Only.. 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=DEC545056 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000,000 |
| Lots value | £170,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
- 15221000 - Frozen fish
- 15229000 - Frozen fish products
- 15251000 - Frozen crustaceans
- 15311000 - Frozen potatoes
- 15311200 - Diced, sliced and other frozen potatoes
- 15331100 - Fresh or frozen vegetables
- 15331170 - Frozen vegetables
- 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products
- 15612500 - Bakery products
- 15811000 - Bread products
- 15896000 - Deep-frozen products

## Release History

- 5 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545056
- 3 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533814

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533814
  Supply only and Supply and Distribution of Frozen Foods - This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to the renewal framework for Frozen Foods. It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not be limited to frozen bakery products, meat products & meat substitute products, poultry, seafood, savoury products, fruit & vegetables, potato products, pizza, ice cream & desserts, and special function products.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545056
  Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Frozen Foods - This Contract Notice is in relation to the renewal framework for The Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Frozen Foods. It is anticipated that the scope of materials covered under the framework will include, but not be limited to frozen bakery products, meat products & meat substitute products, poultry, seafood, savoury products, fruit & vegetables, potato products, pizza, ice cream & desserts. Full details are contained in the tender documentation available in the relevant PCS-T project for this procurement exercise.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://directory.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk/Documents/Landlord%20Register.pdf
- 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.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/Aboutus/Ourmembers/Associate-members.aspx
- http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk/home/aboutus/ourmembers.aspx
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802209
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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