Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scotland Excel
Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street
Paisley
PA1 1AR
Education.Corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk
Telephone
+44 1414888230
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM83 - Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10383
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Supply Only and Supply and Distribution of Frozen Foods
Reference number
1120
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 15896000 - Deep-frozen products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
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 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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £40,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply Only of Frozen Foods
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15896000 - Deep-frozen products
- 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
- 15250000 - Seafood
- 15811000 - Bread products
- 15112000 - Poultry
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 limited to frozen - bakery products, meat, meat substitute products, poultry, seafood, savoury products, fruit & vegetables, potato products, pizza, ice cream & desserts, and special
function products.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note that this is subject to change.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Distribution of Frozen Foods
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15896000 - Deep-frozen products
- 15331170 - Frozen vegetables
- 15331100 - Fresh or frozen vegetables
- 15311200 - Diced, sliced and other frozen potatoes
- 15311000 - Frozen potatoes
- 15251000 - Frozen crustaceans
- 15229000 - Frozen fish products
- 15221000 - Frozen fish
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15250000 - Seafood
- 15811000 - Bread products
- 15112000 - Poultry
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Throughout Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 limited to frozen - bakery products, meat,
meat substitute products, poultry, seafood, savoury products, fruit & vegetables, potato products, pizza, ice cream & desserts, and special
function products.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note that this is subject to change.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply and Distribution of Frozen Foods
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15896000 - Deep-frozen products
- 15331170 - Frozen vegetables
- 15331100 - Fresh or frozen vegetables
- 15311200 - Diced, sliced and other frozen potatoes
- 15311000 - Frozen potatoes
- 15251000 - Frozen crustaceans
- 15229000 - Frozen fish products
- 15221000 - Frozen fish
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15250000 - Seafood
- 15811000 - Bread products
- 15112000 - Poultry
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Throughout Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 limited to frozen - bakery products, meat,
meat substitute products, poultry, seafood, savoury products, fruit & vegetables, potato products, pizza, ice cream & desserts, and special
function products.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note that this is subject to change.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
16 August 2021
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Please note this Prior Information Notice supersedes PIN REF SEP394084 which was published in September 2020.
Scotland Excel envisages publishing a future tendering opportunity on behalf of the 32 local authorities in Scotland, together with any Integration Authority or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.
Scotland Excel are currently exploring the potential of a supply only element to this tender as well as supply and distribution. At this stage there is an opportunity for interested parties to meet with Scotland Excel to discuss the upcoming framework.
We would like to invite suppliers to contact Scotland Excel to arrange an individual meeting. Meetings will be allocated on first come first serve basis and will take place via Microsoft Teams or by Telephone as Scotland Excel staff are currently working from home in line with Scottish Government Guidance re the ongoing pandemic.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=649955.
(SC Ref:649955)