Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Frozen Foods

Concepts

• catering supplies
• kirkwall
• nhs orkney
• food products
• frozen fish
• frozen fish, fish fillets
• delivery of frozen foods
• frozen fish products
• frozen potatoes
• frozen vegetables

Location

Orkney

Description

The Authority and NHS Orkney requires the supply and delivery of frozen food products to a number of authority establishments throughout Orkney and Balfour Hospital.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Authority requires the supply and delivery of frozen food products to a number of Authority establishments throughout Orkney for a period of 5 years (3 years initial term with 2 x 12 month extensions). This is a continuing requirement for a variety of establishments including schools, care homes, Papdale Halls of Residence and NHS Orkney's Balfour Hospital.

Renewal Options

Initial term of 3 years with 2 x 12 month extensions

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 39222000 - Catering supplies
• 15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat
• 15221000 - Frozen fish
• 15229000 - Frozen fish products
• 15311200 - Diced, sliced and other frozen potatoes
• 15331170 - Frozen vegetables
• 15331100 - Fresh or frozen vegetables
• 15311000 - Frozen potatoes

Indicators

• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

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