Tender

Supply & Distribution Of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes, Prepared Products, and Milk

  • Argyll and Bute Council

F02: Contract notice

Notice identifier: 2024/S 000-016032

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04694e

Published 21 May 2024, 2:23pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

Argyll and Bute Council

Kilmory

Lochgilphead

PA31 8RT

Contact

Andrew Duncan

Email

andrew.duncan@argyll-bute.gov.uk

Telephone

+44 1436658958

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code

UKM - Scotland

Internet address(es)

Main address

http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk

Buyer's address

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00063

one.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at

www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address

Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via

www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at

www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

one.5) Main activity

General public services


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Supply & Distribution Of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes, Prepared Products, and Milk

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

two.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

two.1.4) Short description

Argyll and Bute Council is undertaking a multi-lot tender to meet the requirements covered by this Tender for the Supply & Distribution Of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes, Prepared Products, and Milk.

two.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: £1,626,000

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for one lot only

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

1b - Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products - Cowal

Lot No

2

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 03221200 - Fruit vegetables

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Locations in relation to 'Cowal' as classified within the tender documentation.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products to locations in relation to 'Cowal' as classified within the tender documentation.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £152,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Option to extend for a further 12 months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

1c - Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products – Helensburgh and Lomond

Lot No

3

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 03221200 - Fruit vegetables

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Locations in relation to 'Helensburgh and Lomond' as classified within the tender documentation.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products to locations in relation to 'Helensburgh and Lomond' as classified within the tender documentation.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £154,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Option to extend for a further 12 months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

1a - Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products - Bute

Lot No

1

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 03221200 - Fruit vegetables

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Locations in relation to 'Bute' as classified within the tender documentation.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products to locations in relation to 'Bute' as classified within the tender documentation.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £156,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Option to extend for a further 12 months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

2a - Supply & Distribution of Milk – Bute

Lot No

5

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15511000 - Milk

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Locations in relation to 'Bute' as classified within the tender documentation.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply & Distribution of Milk to locations in relation to 'Bute' as classified within the tender documentation.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £16,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Option to extend for a further 12 months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

2b - Supply & Distribution of Milk – Cowal

Lot No

6

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15511000 - Milk

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Locations in relation to 'Cowal' as classified within the tender documentation.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply & Distribution of Milk to locations in relation to 'Cowal' as classified within the tender documentation.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £62,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Option to extend for a further 12 months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

1d - Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products – West Argyll

Lot No

4

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 03221200 - Fruit vegetables

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Locations in relation to 'Bute' as classified within the tender documentation.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit, Vegetables, Potatoes and Prepared Products to locations in relation to 'West Argyll' as classified within the tender documentation.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £678,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Option to extend for a further 12 months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

2c - Supply & Distribution of Milk – Helensburgh and Lomond

Lot No

7

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15511000 - Milk

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Locations in relation to 'Helensburgh and Lomond' as classified within the tender documentation.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply & Distribution of Milk to locations in relation to 'Helensburgh and Lomond' as classified within the tender documentation.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: £132,000

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Option to extend for a further 12 months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

two.2) Description

two.2.1) Title

2d - Supply & Distribution of Milk – West Argyll

Lot No

8

two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 15511000 - Milk

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance

Locations in relation to 'West Argyll' as classified within the tender documentation.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

Supply & Distribution of Milk to locations in relation to 'West Argyll' as classified within the tender documentation.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months

36

This contract is subject to renewal

Yes

Description of renewals

Option to extend for a further 12 months.

two.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No

two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No


Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information

three.1) Conditions for participation

three.1.2) Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents

three.1.3) Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

four.2) Administrative information

four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date

26 June 2024

Local time

12:00pm

four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

English

four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Duration in months: 4 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)

four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date

26 June 2024

Local time

12:00pm


Section six. Complementary information

six.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: Yes

Estimated timing for further notices to be published: In early-mid 2027 or 2028 (should extension options be agreed).

six.2) Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used

Electronic invoicing will be accepted

Electronic payment will be used

six.3) Additional information

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

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=767016.

The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.

Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.

A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363

Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/

A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:

See Community Benefits Clauses GUIDANCE FOR TENDERERS document.

(SC Ref:767016)

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Oban Sherriff Court

Sheriff Court House, Albany Street,

Oban

PA34 4AL

Country

United Kingdom