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21 May 2026 at 09:50

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13 May 2025 at 15:50

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10 Sep 2024 at 13:43

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09 Sep 2024 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process for the purchase of ward-based catering trolleys by the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) has reached the award stage, with the contract going to Socamel UK Ltd. This contract, valued at GBP 199,967.75, was a direct award under the NHS SBS Catering Equipment and Consumables Framework. It aimed to enhance the delivery of patient meals while maintaining high standards of food quality and nutrition. The procurement, categorised under the "goods" industry and specifically targeted at catering equipment (CPV code 39310000), took place in Cardiff, UK, and was conducted using a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure. The contract was signed on 18th February 2026, indicating timely progress from the initiation to the award phase.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in catering equipment and solutions that address healthcare needs. Businesses with a keen understanding of the healthcare sector, and those offering innovative catering solutions, particularly those that ensure efficiency and safety in food delivery, stand to benefit. SMEs, like Socamel UK Ltd, which successfully captured this contract, exemplify how smaller organisations can effectively navigate such selective procurement processes and meet the criteria set by significant health bodies. Companies with the capability to provide similar solutions and products, especially those meeting strict industry standards and client specifications for healthcare, are well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Purchase of Ward Based Catering Trolleys

Notice Description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) had a requirement for the purchase of ward-based catering trolleys to support the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of meals to patients while maintaining food quality and meeting nutritional care standards

Lot Information

Catering Consumables - Disposables

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) had a requirement for the purchase of ward-based catering trolleys to support the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of meals to patients while maintaining food quality and meeting nutritional care standards.

Vending and Cold-Water Cups

Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Vending and Cold-Water Cups to NHS Supply Chain depots via the stocked route or direct to customers via eDirect route to market. Products include but are not limited to; disposable vending cups for use with hot and cold contents. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that expenditure will be in the region of GBP 4,400,000 and GBP 5,000,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Catering Consumables - Non-Disposables

Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Non-Disposable Catering Consumables to NHS Supply Chain depots via the stocked route or direct to customers via eDirect route to market. Products include but are not limited to; crockery, cutlery, glassware, jugs and tumblers, specialist patient feeding, specialist patient hydration and light domestic catering equipment. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that expenditure will be in the region of GBP 7,600,000 and GBP 15,200,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Options: This framework agreement is for a total of 48 months.

Commercial Catering Equipment with Associated Accessories and Light Equipment

Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Commercial Catering Equipment direct to customers via eDirect/Direct route to market. Products include but not limited to are: - Capital Equipment: Refrigeration, prime cooking, ovens, grills and fryers, blast chillers, serving counters, heated counters, dishwashers, griddles, sealing machines & accessories; - Light Equipment: Kettles, microwaves, mixers, slicers, blenders, toasters, beverage machines. - Maintenance and warranties at point of sale and during the life time of the Framework Agreement via the provider of the equipment or OEM only. - Service elements: delivery, install, commissioning and recycling All accessories relating to commercial catering equipment are included within this lot. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that expenditure will be in the region of GBP 4,400,000 and GBP 11,200,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Options: This framework agreement is for a total of 48 months.

Food Transportation Systems and Associated Accessories

Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Food Transportation Equipment direct to customers via the eDirect/Direct route to market. Products include but are not limited to; - Regeneration Trolleys, Cook-serve, Cook-chill and Cook-freeze, - Docking stations, - Tray service trolleys, - Specialist equipment for individual bar-coded plated meals, - Associated accessories & relevant technologies - Maintenance and warranties at point of sale and during the life time of the Framework Agreement via the provider of the equipment or OEM only. - Service elements: delivery, install, commissioning and recycling Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 7,200,000 and GBP 16,800,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Meal Ordering Systems and Associated Accessories

Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Cloud Hosted and On Premise Electronic Meal Ordering Systems Solutions and Associated Accessories direct to customers via the Direct route to market. Applicants may bid for either Cloud Hosted or On Premise Hosted or both. Applicants must bid for all scenarios within their chosen hosting type. NHS Supply Chain intends to award all Applicants who meet or exceed a hurdle of 50%. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 4,000,000 and GBP 8,000,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04990c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046802-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

42 - Industrial machinery

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

39172100 - Servery counters

39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies

39221000 - Kitchen equipment

39221100 - Kitchenware

39221110 - Crockery

39221120 - Cups and glasses

39221121 - Cups

39221123 - Drinking glasses

39221130 - Food containers

39221150 - Vacuum flasks

39221160 - Trays

39221170 - Drying racks

39221180 - Cooking utensils

39221200 - Tableware

39221210 - Plates

39221220 - Dishes

39221230 - Saucers

39221240 - Bowls

39222000 - Catering supplies

39222100 - Disposable catering supplies

39222110 - Disposable cutlery and plates

39222120 - Disposable cups

39223000 - Spoons, forks

39240000 - Cutlery

39310000 - Catering equipment

39513200 - Table napkins

39711100 - Refrigerators and freezers

39711110 - Refrigerator-freezers

39711120 - Freezers

39711123 - Upright-type freezers

39711124 - Industrial freezers

39711130 - Refrigerators

39711200 - Food processors

39711210 - Food blenders

39711211 - Food mixers

39711310 - Electric coffee makers

39711320 - Electric tea makers

39711330 - Electric toasters

39711340 - Plate warmers

39711360 - Ovens

39711361 - Electric ovens

39711362 - Microwave ovens

39711430 - Hotplates

39711500 - Can openers

39713100 - Dishwashing machines

42214100 - Cooking ovens

42214110 - Grills

42513000 - Refrigerating and freezing equipment

42959000 - Non-domestic dishwashing machines

48000000 - Software package and information systems

50883000 - Repair and maintenance services of catering equipment

55320000 - Meal-serving services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£104,200,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£104,200,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,399,967 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Additional Buyers

NHS Supply Chain operated by North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative (who are hosted by Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust) acting on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
18
Supplier Names

AFE Group Limited T/A Falcon Foodservice Equipment

Alliance Disposables ltd

Arrow County Supplied Ltd

BGL Rieber Ltd

Banner Group Ltd

Bunzl UK Ltd

Bunzl UK Ltd t/a Lockhart Catering Equipment

Burlodge Ltd

E & R Moffat Ltd

ITW Ltd t/a Hobart UK

Instock Ltd

Lyreco UK Limited

Maidaid Halcyon

Nisbets Limited Catering Equipment Supplies

Praxis Medical Limited

RH Hall (Microwave) Ltd

Socamel UK Ltd

Stephens Catering Equipment Co Ltd

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