Invitation to Tender for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Re-run

Concepts

• fruit, vegetables and nuts
• kirkwall
• cereals, potatoes, vegetables
• fruits and nuts
• vegetables
• root and tuber vegetables
• fruit and vegetables
• fresh fruit
• run
• fruit

Location

Orkney

Description

The Authority and NHS Orkney requires the supply and delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables to a number of authority establishments throughout Orkney and Balfour Hospital.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Authority requires the supply and delivery of Fresh Fruit and Vegetables 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

• 03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts
• 39222000 - Catering supplies
• 03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts
• 03221000 - Vegetables
• 03221100 - Root and tuber vegetables
• 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• This is a recurring contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

Orkney Islands Council reserves the right to cancel the procurement at any stage and not award a Contract. The expenditure, work or effort undertaken by bidders prior to the award of any Contract is accordingly a matter solely for the commercial judgement of bidders. Late tenders will not be considered by the Council and all questions are to be submitted via the Questions and Answers section of this contract advertisement on PCS. An economic operator that suffers, or risks suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or Court of Session. Tenderers should complete the SPD (Scotland) contained within the SPD Module attached to this notice. 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=747634. 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. (SC Ref:747634) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=747634