Tender

Provision of polypropylene food containers/ film and free on loan sealing machines

SYNCHRONICITY CARE LTD.

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Tender

20 Feb 2025 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

Synchronicity Care Ltd is seeking a supplier to provide polypropylene food containers, film, and free-on-loan sealing machines for the catering department at Darlington Memorial Hospital. This procurement falls under the food containers industry category and is located in the UKC region. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with the deadline for expressions of interest on 1 April 2025 and the tender closing date on 3 April 2025. The contract duration is for 36 months, with an option for two 12-month extensions, leading to a potential total of five years. Interested suppliers must submit their bids electronically through the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in food packaging and machinery, particularly those capable of adhering to stringent food safety and environmental standards. With a balanced focus on quality (60%) and price (40%), businesses that excel in areas such as service provision, business continuity, project management, and social value will find themselves well-positioned to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure, encouraging a broad range of suppliers to participate and potentially grow their business by securing a long-term contract with Synchronicity Care Ltd.

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Notice Title

Provision of polypropylene food containers/ film and free on loan sealing machines

Notice Description

Synchronicity Care Ltd are seeking a supplier to provide polypropylene food containers/ film and free on loan sealing machines for the catering department at Darlington Memorial Hospital, whilst complying with all Food Safety Standards Agency and Local Environmental Health Officer requirements for food safe food containers and also the ability to work with the Trust to supply recycling networks for all used trays. The contractor will be required to supply and deliver the products to Darlington Memorial Hospital on a weekly or fortnightly basis with the option to have one emergency delivery per month. The contract is for a period of 36 months, with optional extensions of 2 x 12 months. This allows for a maximum of 5 years total length of contract. Quality Score - the maximum score available is 60% Price Scores - the maximum score available is 40% To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Lot Information

Lot 1

Synchronicity Care Ltd are seeking a supplier to provide polypropylene food containers/ film and free on loan sealing machines for the catering department at Darlington Memorial Hospital. This is an open, above threshold opportunity ran in accordance with Public Contract Regulations 2015. Please note that the deadline for expressions of interest is: 01/04/2025 The tender closing date is: 03/04/2025 Bids are to be submitted by electronic means. To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.

Renewal: 2 X 12 month optional extensions

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e571
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006383-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

39221130 - Food containers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SYNCHRONICITY CARE LTD.
Contact Name
Procurement Support
Contact Email
cddft.sclprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1915692892

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL3 6HX
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Pierremont
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

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