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Infant Formula and Teat Units

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

18 Nov 2025 at 14:11

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Oct 2025 at 15:19

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Aug 2025 at 10:18

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

17 Apr 2025 at 13:03

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Infant Formula and Teat Units" is spearheaded by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust on behalf of Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI). Various health trusts, including Northern, South Eastern, Southern, and Western Health and Social Care Trusts, are involved. The procurement falls under the industry category of food and related products, specifically targeting baby food and infant feeding accessories. Located in Northern Ireland, the contract involves multiple lots and has undergone several stages, with the recent status marked as "awarded" and the contract period set to commence on 1st December 2025, continuing until 30th November 2030. The procurement employs an open procedure under UK's Central Government authority, ensuring compliance with Northern Irish devolved regulations.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in baby food products and feeding accessories. Large-scale manufacturers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and suppliers within the healthcare supply chain can significantly benefit. Companies like Nutricia Ireland, Nestlé UK Ltd., and HiPP UK Limited have already been involved, highlighting the interest from well-established businesses in this sector. With a total contract value planned to exceed £2 million, this procurement facilitates not only immediate supply but also potential growth via options for additional purchases and contract extensions. It offers a valuable entry point for both established firms and emerging players seeking to enhance their footprint in the public sector food supply market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Infant Formula and Teat Units

Notice Description

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) sought through this tender opportunity to appoint suppliers for the supply and delivery of Infant Formula and Teat Units to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).

Lot Information

Hospital Use Cow & Gate Ready to Feed Infant Formula

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of Hospital Use Cow & Gate Ready to Feed Infant Formula Infant to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted in FRM03.N38 allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for a period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. Extension exercised where the Buyer gives the Supplier no less than 3 Months' written notice before this Contract expires.

Hospital Use Aptamil Ready to Feed Infant Formulas

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of Hospital Use Aptamil Ready to Feed Infant Formula Infant to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted in FRM03.N38 allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for a period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. Extension exercised where the Buyer gives the Supplier no less than 3 Months' written notice before this Contract expires.

Hospital Use SMA Ready to Feed Infant Formulas

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of Hospital Use SMA Ready to Feed Infant Formula Infant to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted in FRM03.N38 allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for a period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. Extension exercised where the Buyer gives the Supplier no less than 3 Months' written notice before this Contract expires.

Hospital Use HiPP Organic Ready to Feed Infant Formula

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of Hospital Use HiPP Organic Ready to Feed Infant Formula Infant to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted in FRM03.N38 allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for a period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. Extension exercised where the Buyer gives the Supplier no less than 3 Months' written notice before this Contract expires.

Hospital Use Kendamil Ready to Feed Infant Formula

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of Hospital Use Kendamil Ready to Feed Infant Formula Infant to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted in FRM03.N38 allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for a period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. Extension exercised where the Buyer gives the Supplier no less than 3 Months' written notice before this Contract expires.

Hospital Use Teat Units

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of Hospital Use Teat Units to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted in FRM03.N38 allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for a period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. Extension exercised where the Buyer gives the Supplier no less than 3 Months' written notice before this Contract expires.

Planning Information

What you need to do now. 1. If you are not registered on eTendersNI, please do so as soon as possible. 2. Request a copy of the following documents from boucher.sourcing@hscni.net : a. CP13 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Explanatory Document v1.0 5920756; and b. CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire v1 5920756 (and accompanying appendices). All completed responses must be submitted via boucher.sourcing@hscni.net no later than 15:00, Monday 12th May 2025. Please note that estimated date of publication of contract notice - is only an anticipated date and subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074804-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15884000 - Baby food

33681000 - Teats, nipple shields and similar articles for babies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,024,755 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,024,754 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,095,040 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,095,040 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
25 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
23 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Additional Buyers

Belfast Health & Social Care Trust

Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Procurement and Logistics Service

South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust

Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Western Health & Social Care Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT12 6BA
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Falls
Westminster Constituency
Belfast West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

HIPP UK LIMITED

KENDAL NUTRICARE LTD

MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED

NESTLE UK LTD.

Nutricia Ireland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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