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0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives

Scotland Excel

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Scotland Excel

Buyer Address: Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, UKM83, PA1 1AR

Contact Email: education.corporate@scotland-excel.org.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1414888230

Status
cancelled
Procedure
open
Value
n/a
Published
04 Feb 2026, 00:00
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
15510000
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

Description

This contract notice is in relation to the new framework for 0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives. These products are for, but not limited to, use within schools, nurseries and council buildings, It is anticipated that the scope of products covered under the framework will provide a range of products including but not limited to whole milk, semi skimmed milk, skimmed milk, organic milk, cream and dairy free alternatives which Councils may require.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548743

Link Title: 0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives

Link Description: This contract notice is in relation to the new framework for 0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives. These products are for, but not limited to, use within schools, nurseries and council buildings, It is anticipated that the scope of products covered under the framework will provide a range of products including but not limited to whole milk, semi skimmed milk, skimmed milk, organic milk, cream and dairy free alternatives which Councils may require.

Lots

Lot Title: Fresh Milk

Lot Description: This Contract Notice is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives. The scope of products covered under this framework lot will include a range of dairy products including but not limited to whole milk, semi-skimmed milk, skimmed milk, and fresh creams. These products are for, but not limited to schools, nurseries, council buildings. Tenderers may bid for one, some or all Lots, and for one, some or all geographic areas within each Lot, as they choose.. 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical

Lot Title: Organic Milk

Lot Description: This Contract Notice is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives. The scope of products covered under this framework lot will include a range of organic dairy products including but not limited to whole milk, semi-skimmed milk and skimmed milk. These products are for, but not limited to schools, nurseries, council buildings. Tenderers may bid for one, some or all Lots, and for one, some or all geographic areas within each Lot, as they choose.. 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Lot 2 Status: cancelled

Lot 2 Has Options: No

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Technical

Lot Title: Dairy Free Alternatives

Lot Description: This Contract Notice is in relation to a new framework opportunity for the Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives. The scope of products covered under this framework lot will include a range of dairy free alternatives including but not limited to oat, soya, almond, rice milk and cream. These products are for, but not limited to schools, nurseries, council buildings. Tenderers may bid for one, some or all Lots, and for one, some or all geographic areas within each Lot, as they choose.. 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. Please see the Invitation to Tender contained on the PCS-Tender project relevant to this procurement and the other Procurement Documents for further information.

Lot 3 Status: cancelled

Lot 3 Has Options: No

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Technical

Documents

Document Title: 0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives

Document Description: This contract notice is in relation to the new framework for 0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives. These products are for, but not limited to, use within schools, nurseries and council buildings, It is anticipated that the scope of products covered under the framework will provide a range of products including but not limited to whole milk, semi skimmed milk, skimmed milk, organic milk, cream and dairy free alternatives which Councils may require.

Awards

Award Title: Fresh Milk

Award Title: Organic Milk

Award Title: Dairy Free Alternatives

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