0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives
Scotland ExcelEstimated Value
Up to £36,000,000
Deadline
23 January 2026
Published
4 February 2026
Type
goods
Overview
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.
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.
Regulations cited
- Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015
Additional details
Additional information: 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.
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.
Additional information: 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.
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.
Additional information: 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.
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Published
4 February 2026
Submission deadline
23 January 2026
Notice type
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