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title: "0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives"
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# 0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/0325-supply-and-distribution-of-milk-and-dairy-free-alternatives-ocds-h6vhtk-051006). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Scotland Excel: "0325 Supply and Distribution of Milk and Dairy Free Alternatives". Published status: cancelled. Framework Ceiling: £36,000,000. 3 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 23 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT. Published submission portal: www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** CANCELLED (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Scotland Excel](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/scotland-excel-GB-FTS-186)
- **Framework Ceiling (notional):** £36,000,000 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 23 January 2026 at 12:00 GMT
- **Lots:** 3
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** goods
- **Classifications (CPV):** Assorted dairy products, Dairy products, Double cream, Fresh cows' milk, Full-cream milk (+6 more)
- **Delivery Location:** UKM
- **Legal Basis:** CELEX 32014L0024
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-051006`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/0325-supply-and-distribution-of-milk-and-dairy-free-alternatives-ocds-h6vhtk-051006#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/0325-supply-and-distribution-of-milk-and-dairy-free-alternatives-ocds-h6vhtk-051006#participate

## 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 (3)
### Lot 1: Fresh Milk
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 03333000, 15510000, 15511000, 15511100, 15511300, 15511500
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £32,400,000
- **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 li...

### Lot 2: Organic Milk
- **Lot id:** `2`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 03333000, 15510000, 15511000, 15511300, 15511500, 15512100
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £1,800,000
- **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 bu...

### Lot 3: Dairy Free Alternatives
- **Lot id:** `3`
- **Status:** cancelled
- **CPV codes:** 15511000, 15511210, 15512100, 15512200
- **Delivery regions:** UKM

- **Estimated Value:** £1,800,000
- **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 b...

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (3)
- **Award:** Fresh Milk (unsuccessful)
  - Award id: `009729-2026-0325-1`
  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

- **Award:** Organic Milk (unsuccessful)
  - Award id: `009729-2026-0325-2`
  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

- **Award:** Dairy Free Alternatives (unsuccessful)
  - Award id: `009729-2026-0325-3`
  - Supplier(s): **Not published**

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F009729-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-02-04T08:22:02.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-22T18:02:17.579Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-051006