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.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 Contract Notice 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.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £100,000,000
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
Main site or place of performance
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within 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.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 25
Price - Weighting: 75
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.2.14) 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
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Contract Notice 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.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 25
Price - Weighting: 75
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.2.14) 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
Various locations throughout the geographical boundaries of the participating Councils and associate members within Scotland.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
This Contract Notice 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.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Technical / Weighting: 25
Price - Weighting: 75
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.2.14) Additional information
Please note that this is subject to change.
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2021/S 000-023420
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Supply Only of Frozen Foods
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 April 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 9
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 7
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 9
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 9
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Delice De France
North Industrial Estate, Belgrave Street, Belshill
Belshill
ML4 3LB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Downies of Whitehills
40 Low Shore, WHITEHILLS
Banff
AB45 2NN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM50 - Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Green Gourmet Ltd
The Moorings, Bonds Mill
Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
GL10 3RF
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
McCain Foods (GB ) Ltd
Havers Hill
Scarborough
YO11 3BS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE2 - North Yorkshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Quorn Foods
Station Road
Stokesley, North Yorkshire
TS9 7AB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC - North East (England)
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
The UK Foodhall Ltd
2 Darwin Court, Oxon Business Park
Shrewsbury
SY3 5AL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Tugo
14 Somerville Court, Banbury Business Park
Adderbury
OX17 3SN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Unilever
Unilever House , Springfield Drive
Leatherhead
KT22 7GR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £20,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £20,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Distribution of Frozen Foods
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 April 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brakes
Enterprise House
ashford
tn25 4ag
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Failte Foods Ltd
East Warehouse, 130 Blochairn Road
Glasgow
G21 2DU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shetland Freezer & Food Centre Ltd
14a Gremista Industrial Estate, Lerwick
Lerwick
ZE1 0PX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
William Yule & Son Limited
8 Park Road
Kirkcaldy
KY1 3ER
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £5,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £5,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Supply and Distribution of Frozen Foods
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
18 April 2022
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 5
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 5
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 5
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood
814 , Leigh Road
Slough, Berkshire
SL1 4BD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brakes
Enterprise House
ashford
tn25 4ag
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Failte Foods Ltd
East Warehouse, 130 Blochairn Road
Glasgow
G21 2DU
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Shetland Freezer & Food Centre Ltd
14a Gremista Industrial Estate, Lerwick
Lerwick
ZE1 0PX
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
William Yule & Son Limited
8 Park Road
Kirkcaldy
KY1 3ER
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKM - Scotland
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £75,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £75,000,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This Tender process is subject to the Law and Guidance applicable in Scotland relative to the award of public contracts including (without
limitation) as set out in the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, most recently amended to reflect the European Union exit by the
UK. This tender exercise has commenced after the UK withdrawal from the European Union and it has been conducted and concluded in
accordance with the Law, Guidance and procedures in force after the UK withdrawal on 31st December 2020. Any prior version of the
relevant Law and Guidance, or terminology related thereto, which appears in these Procurement Documents should therefore be interpreted
and applied as currently in force. Scotland Excel, as a central purchasing body, is procuring this framework for the use and benefit of its members namely 32 local authorities in Scotland, Tayside Contracts, associate members, together with any Integration Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014. 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.
Lot 3 - Tenderers are required to submit a price for a minimum % of items as detailed in the commercial Schedule of Offer. Further information on this can be found within the “1120 ITT including Evaluation Methodology” document, available on PCS-Tender.
Subcontractors on whose capacity the Tenderer does not rely: Scotland Excel will request the following information in the Single
Procurement Document (Scotland):
- whether the Tenderer intends to subcontract any share of the contract to a third party;
- list of the proposed subcontracts as far as it is known at that stage;
- what proportion/percentage of the contract does the Tenderer intend to subcontract.
(SC Ref:699614)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Paisley Sheriff Court
3 St James Street
Paisley
PA3 2HL
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures:
An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 (SSI2015/446)(as amended)may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.