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 3003001200
Fax
+44 1416187423
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
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
08-25
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
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 be 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: £120,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply Only
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
- 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
- 15896000 - Deep-frozen products
- 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 this is subject to change.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Supply & Distribution
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
- 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
- 15896000 - Deep-frozen products
- 15811000 - Bread products
- 15612500 - Bakery products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
- 15221000 - Frozen fish
- 15229000 - Frozen fish products
- 15251000 - Frozen crustaceans
- 15311000 - Frozen potatoes
- 15311200 - Diced, sliced and other frozen potatoes
- 15896000 - Deep-frozen products
- 15331170 - Frozen vegetables
- 15555000 - Ice cream and similar products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The commercial envelope for distribution only will seek a percentage on-cost for delivery for all areas which the tenderer has the ability to service.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 September 2025
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 Scottish councils, Tayside Contracts, Associate Members and any body created pursuant to the National Health Service Scotland Act (1978), or other body, established pursuant to the Public Bodies (Joint Working) (Scotland) Act 2014.
Scotland Excel endeavours to implement the most effective framework for both purchasers and suppliers and therefore invites suppliers to provide input in relation to the potential scope and structure of the renewal framework.
For more information about Scotland Excel and its members, please see http://www.scotland-excel.org.uk
NOTE: 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 Microsoft Teams meeting to take place the week
commencing MONDAY 14 JULY 2025.
Meetings will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. Please email Education&Corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk by FRIDAY 11 JULY 2025 if you are interested in arranging a meeting.
We would like you to complete the following survey found at :
https://www.cognitoforms.com/ScotlandExcel1/_0825FrozenFoodsSupplierPinSurvey
Please complete the survey if you do/do not secure 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=802209.
(SC Ref:802209)