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title: "Supply and Distribution of Milk"
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buyer: "Dumfries and Galloway Council"
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# Supply and Distribution of Milk

Buyer: Dumfries and Galloway Council  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000843540

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## Summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is seeking a sole supplier for fresh milk and associated dairy products. The requirement covers direct-to-site delivery to Council premises, schools and early years settings across Dumfries and Galloway, with deliveries potentially needed at multiple locations. The current indicative estate comprises approximately 129 Council premises, although this may change during the contract. This is a goods requirement for milk and dairy supply and distribution, classified under CPV 15000000 for food, beverages, tobacco and related products. The supplier will need to support deliveries across the Council’s estate rather than serving a single location. Community benefits are included in the requirement, with the expected provision described in the tender documents. Electronic ordering, payment and permitted electronic invoicing form part of the planned contractual arrangements.

The procurement has reached tender: the Council invited offers through a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, using a successive-reduction second stage with a minimum of three candidates. Bids are to be submitted electronically in English, with the deadline set for 14 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC. The estimated contract period is 720 days, with one discretionary 12-month extension. The estimated total value is £759,835. The Council expects to invite candidates to the second stage on 27 October 2026, and bids must remain valid for 120 days after submission. There is one lot, and variants are not permitted. Evaluation includes price, weighted at 70, and supply-chain and product-traceability quality, weighted at 20. The tender also states that award may be made without further negotiation on the initial bids.

This opportunity suits milk wholesalers, dairy distributors and food-service suppliers able to provide fresh milk and related dairy products through a dependable direct-to-site delivery operation. Businesses should be equipped to coordinate deliveries across a dispersed public-sector estate, including schools and early years settings, and to manage requirements at around 129 premises. The requirement is particularly relevant to suppliers with established cold-chain, warehousing, route-planning and delivery capability, although the notice does not set out specific accreditations. Strong supply-chain management and product traceability will be important because these are expressly included in the quality assessment. A single supplier is sought, so bidders should be able to take end-to-end responsibility for supply and distribution rather than provide only a local or partial service. The requirement also includes community benefits, making it relevant to suppliers able to offer wider social value commitments.

## 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 extension at the Councils discretion

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564907 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 |

## 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 | £759,835 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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
- 15510000 - Milk and cream
- 15511000 - Milk
- 15511300 - Skimmed milk

## Release History

- 21 Sep 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564907

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564907
  Supply and Distribution 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
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000843540
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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