--- title: "Supply and Delivery of Milk" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000843520" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843520" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000843520.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000843520.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "Dumfries and Galloway Council" published: "2026-09-21" --- # Supply and Delivery of Milk Buyer: Dumfries and Galloway Council Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000843520 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843520) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000843520.json) ## Summary Dumfries and Galloway Council sought a sole supplier for the supply and direct-to-site distribution of fresh milk and associated dairy products. Deliveries were intended for Council premises across Dumfries and Galloway, including schools and early years settings, with deliveries potentially required to multiple sites. The requirement covered approximately 129 Council premises, although the number could change during the contract. This is a goods procurement for milk and dairy products, within food supply and distribution. The buyer is Dumfries and Galloway Council, based in Dumfries. The requirement was intended to support routine supplies to public buildings and education and childcare settings throughout the council area. The procurement was discontinued and the single lot was cancelled; the award outcome is recorded as unsuccessful, so no supplier was appointed. Its estimated value was £759,385, and the intended contract period was 720 days with one optional 12-month renewal at the Council’s discretion. The route was a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, involving a second stage limited to three candidates and successive reduction. Bids were evaluated on price, weighted at 70%, and supply-chain and product traceability, weighted at 20%. The invitation date was 14 October 2026, bids were to remain valid for 120 days, and the tender submission deadline was 14 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC. Electronic ordering and payment were intended. Although this procurement did not result in an appointment, it demonstrates demand from Dumfries and Galloway Council for a single, area-wide milk and dairy distribution service. A credible future supplier would need to source and supply fresh milk and associated dairy products reliably, operate direct deliveries to a large and changing network of Council sites, and coordinate deliveries to schools, early years settings and other public premises. Strong supply-chain control and product traceability would be important because these were explicit quality considerations. The requirement also favoured a supplier able to offer competitive pricing at scale, manage multiple delivery points, support electronic ordering and payment, and maintain consistent service across Dumfries and Galloway. ## Notice This opportunity is for the Supply and Distribution of Milk. The main objective of this contract is to appoint a sole supplier for the supply and distribution of fresh milk and associated dairy products to Council premises in Dumfries and Galloway. The supplier will be responsible for operating a direct to-site delivery model, across Council premises, schools and early years settings. Deliveries may be required to multiple Council Premises. The current estimated number of Council Premises is approximately 129. This number is indicative only and may increase or decrease during the term of the Contract. ### Lot Information Lot 1 This opportunity is for the Supply and Distribution of Milk. The main objective of this contract is to appoint a sole supplier for the supply and distribution of fresh milk and associated dairy products to Council premises in Dumfries and Galloway. The supplier will be responsible for operating a direct to-site delivery model, across Council premises, schools and early years settings. Deliveries may be required to multiple Council Premises. The current estimated number of Council Premises is approximately 129. This number is indicative only and may increase or decrease during the term of the Contract. Renewal: 1 x 12 month renewal at Councils discretion ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564901 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | 14 Oct 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £759,385 | | Lots value | £759,385 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | Dumfries and Galloway Council | | Locality | DUMFRIES | | Postcode area | Dumfries and Galloway | | Postcode | DG1 2HP | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | | Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway | | Electoral ward | Nith | | Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway | | Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15500000 - Dairy products - 15510000 - Milk and cream - 15511000 - Milk - 15511300 - Skimmed milk - 15550000 - Assorted dairy products ## Release History - 21 Sep 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564901 - 21 Sep 2026 at 01:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564905 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564901 Supply and Delivery of Milk - This opportunity is for the Supply and Distribution of Milk. The main objective of this contract is to appoint a sole supplier for the supply and distribution of fresh milk and associated dairy products to Council premises in Dumfries and Galloway. The supplier will be responsible for operating a direct to-site delivery model, across Council premises, schools and early years settings. Deliveries may be required to multiple Council Premises. The current estimated number of Council Premises is approximately 129. This number is indicative only and may increase or decrease during the term of the Contract. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564905 Supply and Delivery of Milk - This opportunity is for the Supply and Distribution of Milk. The main objective of this contract is to appoint a sole supplier for the supply and distribution of fresh milk and associated dairy products to Council premises in Dumfries and Galloway. The supplier will be responsible for operating a direct to-site delivery model, across Council premises, schools and early years settings. Deliveries may be required to multiple Council Premises. The current estimated number of Council Premises is approximately 129. This number is indicative only and may increase or decrease during the term of the Contract. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dumgal.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843520 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843520. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000843520.json.