Award

Aluminium Foil Containers and Lids

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

31 Dec 2025 at 15:13

Award

17 Dec 2025 at 14:31

Tender

11 Sep 2025 at 15:41

Planning

05 Sep 2025 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has finalised the procurement process for the supply of aluminium foil containers and lids, required for the Patient Catering Department of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. This contract, categorised under the goods industry, specifically food containers, will cater to the health needs of the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan region in the UK. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, culminating in the award stage on 31st December 2025. The contract period will commence on 1st January 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st December 2028, with potential annual renewals extending up to 31st December 2030.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and supply of recyclable food packaging to establish a substantial partnership with a public authority. Companies focusing on sustainability and compliance with food safety standards, like SMEs, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract, valued at approximately £503,000, reflects a significant investment in durable and compliant food service solutions and underscores the potential for sustained business growth and market presence in the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Aluminium Foil Containers and Lids

Notice Description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) provides health services to a population of around 472,400 people living within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. As part of the service provided by the Health Board, the Patient Catering Department provide food and drink to all patients to ensure they receive all necessary nutrients to aid their recovery. As part of this process, they produce a lot of the meals internally at the Central Production Unit (CPU) with these then distributed across the sites. Therefore, CAVUHB require the supply of aluminium foil containers and the lids for the storage of the meals that are produced. These containers must be standardised to ensure there is no deviation in the service provided. A competitive open FTS tender was issued and now that the evaluation has concluded CAVUHB are in a position to award the contract

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: An option to extend for a further year at the sole discretion of the Health Board

Planning Information

Please reach out if you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0594df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086592-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£219,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£219,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£419,001 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£419,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
2025-11-28

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Harry Davies
Contact Email
harry.davies6@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+442921500292

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

ALLIANCE DISPOSABLES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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