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TenderUpdate

17 Oct 2024 at 11:01

Award

05 Jul 2021 at 22:45

Tender

26 Feb 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Supply Chain is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Multi Temperature Food Solutions for Trusts within the NHS, covering ambient, chilled, and frozen food products. The procurement, falling under the "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" category, is at the tender stage with key dates including the updated tender on 17 October 2024. The agreement encompasses multiple lots: Lot 1 for Frozen Food Products and Lot 2 for Multi Temperature Foods. All potential suppliers must obtain NHS Supply Chain's written approval for air freight in exceptional Force Majeure circumstances. The contracting authority is located at Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road, London, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the food supply industry looking to expand their market reach within the NHS. Companies that specialise in frozen, chilled, and ambient food products are well-suited to compete, particularly if they can provide multiple temperature offerings on a single delivery. The flexible nature of the framework, with an initial term of 24 months extendable to 48 months, supports long-term business growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as larger suppliers, are encouraged to apply, as the procurement method is open and inclusive, designed to foster diverse participation and competition.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Multi Temperature Food Solutions

Notice Description

NHS Supply Chain: Food sought to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for supply to Trusts within the NHS (the "Customer(s)") via the Direct Route. Details of the NHS Supply Chain routes to market can be found in Appendix 3e Operational Suppliers Requirements. The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Multi Temperature Food Solutions to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the Direct route. The Specification includes Ambient, Chilled and Frozen food products. This Framework Agreement consists of 2 (two) Lots: * Lot 1 Frozen Food Products * Lot 2 Multi Temperature Foods Applicants may have tendered for one or all of the Lots.

Lot Information

Frozen Food Products

The supply of Frozen Food Products, including: * frozen fish * frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat * frozen fish products * frozen crustaceans * frozen potatoes * diced, sliced and other frozen prepared potatoes * frozen vegetables * Ice Cream and similar products * Ice cream * deep frozen products * specifically frozen: bakery products, meat, meat products & meat substitute products, poultry, savoury products, pizza, desserts, cakes. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be PS11M and PS44M for the full 48 months (if extended).

Options: The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.

Multi Temperature Foods

The supply of two different temperatures of product on the same delivery vehicle. The combination being either; * Ambient and Chilled food products on the same delivery; Or * Ambient and Frozen food products on the same delivery; Or * Chilled and Frozen food products on the same delivery; Or * Ambient and Chilled and Frozen food products on the same delivery. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be PS49M and PS196M for the full 48 months (if extended).

Options: The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0296e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033517-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15220000 - Frozen fish, fish fillets and other fish meat

15221000 - Frozen fish

15229000 - Frozen fish products

15251000 - Frozen crustaceans

15311000 - Frozen potatoes

15311200 - Diced, sliced and other frozen potatoes

15331170 - Frozen vegetables

15555000 - Ice cream and similar products

15555100 - Ice cream

15896000 - Deep-frozen products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£240,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,000,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Supply Chain
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Postcode Area
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

BFS Group Ltd

Brake Bros Ltd

Castell Howell Foods Ltd

Creed Foodservice Ltd

Crowndale Food Services Ltd

DELICE DE FRANCE LTD

Fresh Fayre Limited

H.N.Nuttall Ltd

Hopwells Limited

M&J Seafood Limited

Mark Clegg & Company Limited

NH Case Ltd

The Greenfield Food Company Ltd

Thomas Ridley & Son Ltd

Trevors Warehouses Ltd

W.McClure Ltd

Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc

Yearsley Food Ltd

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