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Provisions of Fresh Non-Prepared & Prepared Fruit, Vegetables and Salads

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jan 2026 at 12:58

Award Notice
Tender

12 Nov 2024 at 13:44

Tender Notice
Planning

14 Feb 2024 at 10:39

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has initiated a multi-stage procurement process to source fresh non-prepared and prepared fruit, vegetables, and salad for use across NHS Wales sites. The procurement is grounded in a legal framework specified by the NHS (Wales) Act 2006 and is designed to comply with the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The most recent stage completed is the award stage, as of 5 January 2026, featuring active contracts for two regional lots: Mid & North Wales and Mid & South Wales, each supported by an open procedure with a framework agreement. Key procurement dates include the tender end date on 16 December 2024 and a possible framework extension beyond the initial three-year agreement. Deliveries will be made within the United Kingdom, with the location focus specifically on Wales. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 03220000, relating to vegetables, fruits, and nuts, indicating the industry category of the goods involved.

This procurement process presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in the supply chain of fresh produce. The estimated contract values and the requirement for both core and non-core products underline significant commercial potential. Suppliers with a strong presence in environmental sustainability, social value, and supply chain resilience are well-positioned to compete, including SMEs like W.R. Bishop Limited, who have already been awarded active contracts. The procurement's substantial emphasis on quality criteria such as environmental sustainability and business continuity further supports opportunities for businesses to showcase their capabilities in these areas. Interested suppliers should take note of the NHS Wales's priority on social value and the stimulation of the local economy, which opens avenues for those committed to local supply and partnerships.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provisions of Fresh Non-Prepared & Prepared Fruit, Vegetables and Salads

Notice Description

NHS Wales procurement for provision of fresh prepared and non-prepared fruit, vegetables and salad for direct supply to sites across NHS Wales.

Lot Information

Mid & North Wales

Lot 1 is a regional lot for direct supply to NHS Wales Health Boards/ sites in North and Mid Wales. The lot comprises core and non-core product lines. All core products were required to be tendered for in order for submissions to be deemed compliant.

Options: Additional products may be sourced by the Contracting Authority, within the limitations of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term.

Mid & South Wales

Lot 2 is a regional lot for direct supply to NHS Wales Health Boards/ sites in South and Mid Wales. The lot comprises core and non-core product lines. All core products were required to be tendered for in order for submissions to be deemed compliant.

Options: Additional products may be sourced by the Contracting Authority, within the limitations of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Framework will be awarded on the basis of a three year agreement, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. The contract values referenced are indicative of the maximum 48 month framework term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0439f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000295-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts

03212000 - Potatoes and dried vegetables

03212100 - Potatoes

03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts

03221000 - Vegetables

03221100 - Root and tuber vegetables

03221110 - Root vegetables

03221200 - Fruit vegetables

03221320 - Salad leaves

03222110 - Tropical fruit

03222200 - Citrus fruit

15872300 - Herbs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£9,502,131 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,502,130 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,054,977 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Apr 2024Expired
Award Date
10 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Further notices may be published in 3-4 years time following the contract start date.

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Additional Buyers

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Dole Foodservice

W.R. BISHOP (HEPWORTH PARC) LIMITED

Further Information

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