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 and Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables
Reference number
0823
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
This Prior Information Notice (PIN) is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables.
It is anticipated that the scope of the products covered under the framework will include, but is not limited to, fresh apples, bananas, grapes,
pears, strawberries, carrots, turnip, cabbage, corn and other associated products.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £16,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 03221200 - Fruit vegetables
- 03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 03222230 - Grapefruit
- 03222200 - Citrus fruit
- 03222118 - Kiwi fruit
- 03222110 - Tropical fruit
- 03222100 - Tropical fruit and nuts
- 03222000 - Fruit and nuts
- 03212000 - Potatoes and dried vegetables
- 03221000 - Vegetables
- 03221110 - Root vegetables
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 a new framework opportunity for the Supply & Distribution of Fresh Fruit & Vegetables.
Tenderers will be able to bid for one, any, or all local authority areas, where applicable.
Please note, the lot structure is still to be confirmed , and is therefore subject to change.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 September 2023
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
Scotland Excel envisages publishing a future tender opportunity on behalf of all 32 local authorities, together with any Integration
Authority, or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.
For more information about Scotland Excel and its members, please see http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk.
At this stage there is an opportunity for all 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 to take place over Microsoft Teams. Please email
education&corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk if you are interested in organising a meeting.
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=726426.
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=738331.
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