Tender

Bottled Water

BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, along with the Northern, South Eastern, Southern, and Western Health and Social Care Trusts, are involved in an active procurement process titled "Bottled Water." The procurement aims to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of bottled water to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI) facilities. This tender falls under the industry category of "Food, beverages, tobacco, and related products" with a focus on non-alcoholic beverages such as mineral water. The process is currently in the tender stage, and submissions are open until 15:00 GMT on 21st January 2026. The procurement is being conducted through an open competition below the threshold, with all relevant documents and submissions handled electronically via the provided website.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the beverage supply industry, particularly those able to provide both still and sparkling mineral water. Companies classified as Supported Employment Providers have a unique opportunity due to the mandatory quality requirements specified. Businesses operating within the regions of Northern Ireland, especially those with a focus on sustainable practices and community engagement, will find this procurement process advantageous. The total contract period commences on 1st March 2026 and could extend up to 2030, including potential renewals, allowing substantial time for suppliers to establish and grow their presence within the public sector. Such contracts can support business growth, offering a stable demand and fostering long-term relationships with government health organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Bottled Water

Notice Description

In the spirit of Section 32 of the Procurement Act 2023 Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of Bottled Water to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI) for re-sale in Health and Social Care facilities, by a 'Supported Employment Provider'

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05faa7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085022-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

15900000 - Beverages, tobacco and related products

15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages

15981000 - Mineral water

15981100 - Still mineral water

15981200 - Sparkling mineral water

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£82,686 Under £100K
Lots Value
£82,686 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 29 Feb 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Additional Buyers

NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
utilfood.sourcing@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 7AB
Post Town
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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

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