This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Nov 2023 at 14:23

Tender

25 Apr 2023 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Supply Chain has completed an award for the procurement of "Infant Food and Formula" in the goods category. The tender title is "Infant Feeding and Associated Accessories" under the CPV classification for baby care products. The tender aimed to secure products like infant formula, feeding equipment, and post-pregnancy items. The total estimated value over the framework agreement term is approximately £26,800,000. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the tender stage initiated on 25th April 2023 and the award finalised on 3rd November 2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of baby care products, including both large-scale manufacturers and SMEs specialising in this domain. Suppliers need to meet specified requirements such as passing product innovation assessments and adhering to industry standards. The tender process allows for reopening the framework agreement to accommodate new product innovations or address supply issues. Businesses interested in product development and innovation in the baby care industry would be well-suited to compete in this procurement stage.

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Notice Title

Infant Feeding and Associated Accessories

Notice Description

The framework agreement will look to include the following range of products: Infant Food and Formula - Infant formula ready to feed; infant formula powdered, Infant food for specialist medical purposes, infant meals, Sucrose solution, Sterilised water, Infant Feeding Equipment, Accessories and Post Pregnancy Products, Infant feeding bottles teats, cups, beakers and specialist feeders; breast pumps, collection sets and components; secure milk storage; accessories including infant soothers, sterilisers, bottle warmers, Nipple shields/Breast shields, Breast Shells, Nipple formers, Breast Pads, Thermo/Hydro Gel Pads, Nipple Cream, Infant feeding education and training resources It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS6,600,000 to PS6,700,000 in the first year of this framework agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement. The estimated value over the total framework agreement term is PS26,800,000.

Lot Information

Infant Food and Formula

Infant Food and Formula - Infant formula ready to feed; infant formula powdered; Infant food for specialist medical purposes; infant meals; Sucrose solution ;Sterilised water

Options: It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend for a further two period of 12 months each.

Infant Feeding Equipment, Accessories and Post Pregnancy Products

Baby bottles (disposable, reusable, with or without teats) tamper evident bottle caps, bottle sealing machines,, feeding cups, baby cups (single and double handled), beakers (single or dual handled),special needs feeder, weaning/training cup, teats (latex, latex-free, silicone and specialist variants), soothers/pacifiers (latex, latex-free, silicone and specialist variants), sterilisers (electric and microwave), steriliser bags, breast pumps (single and double, manual and electric variants), sterile milk collection systems, nipple shields and shells, breast/nipple creams, breast/nursing pads and shells, soothing pads, thermo/hydro gel pads, breast pump accessories and replacement parts.

Options: It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend for a further two period of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c3c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032621-2023
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

15880000 - Special nutritional products

15884000 - Baby food

33681000 - Teats, nipple shields and similar articles for babies

33692210 - Parenteral feeding solutions

33711770 - Infant soother, pacifier and dummy

33750000 - Baby care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,800,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£25,100,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£25,100,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20232 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
NG2 4LA
Postcode Area
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

Alcado Limited

Ardo medical Ltd

BABEASE FOODS LIMITED

Central Medical Supplies Limited

GBUK Enteral Ltd

H.J. HEINZ FOODS UK LIMITED

HiPP UK Ltd

Inspiration Healthcare

Kendal Nutricare Ltd

Laborie Medical Technologies Ltd

MAM UK Ltd

Medela UK Ltd

Medicare Colgate

Nestle

Newell Brands

Nutricia Ltd

Sharon Services (UK) Ltd

Sinapi Biomedical

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