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Provision of Enteral Feeding Service

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

11 Feb 2026 at 12:51

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

15 Jan 2026 at 09:38

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, initially advertised a contract for the Provision of Enteral Feeding Service. This procurement process was aimed at supplying essential enteral feeding products, services, and associated equipment for both adult and paediatric patients, including within Welsh Prisons and community care settings. Based in Cardiff, the contract was designated under the services industry category and intended to be fulfilled across various regions within Wales. The open procedure was active from January 15th, 2026, with a submission deadline on 11th February 2026. However, due to concerns raised about documentation gaps, the process was cancelled shortly after on February 11th, 2026. This tender involved various lots related to specific University Health Boards, each offering tailored services specific to regional needs.

Despite the cancellation of the original tender, this procurement opportunity presents substantial prospects for businesses specialising in medical supply, healthcare services, and logistics. Companies with expertise in producing enteral feeding solutions and those offering complementary equipment and services, like home delivery and medical support staff, could leverage their capabilities to establish operations aligned with healthcare providers across Wales. The open procurement method, combined with multiple lots across eight health boards, suggests flexibility and scalability for suitable businesses, encouraging participation that meets both quality and cost criteria. Future iterations of this tender could facilitate significant growth for enterprises committed to supporting the NHS's expansive and critical healthcare infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Enteral Feeding Service

Notice Description

The contractual agreement of Enteral Feeding Services provides critical items and services for both adult and paediatric patients. The contract consists of enteral feeding products, ancillaries and consumables along with associated pumps. The service is provided within secondary and community care settings and provides a home delivery service for patients. There is also a need within Welsh Prisons when required for care of inmates.

Lot Information

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Enteral Feeding Services within the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Renewal: Extensions will be awarded in annual tranches (5+1+1+1).

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Enteral Feeding Services within the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Renewal: Extensions will be awarded in annual tranches (5+1+1+1).

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Enteral Feeding Services within the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Renewal: Extensions will be awarded in annual tranches (5+1+1+1).

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Enteral Feeding Services within the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Renewal: Extensions will be awarded in annual tranches (5+1+1+1).

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Enteral Feeding Services within the Hywel Dda University Health Board

Renewal: Extensions will be awarded in annual tranches (5+1+1+1).

Powys Teaching Health Board

Enteral Feeding Services within the Powys Teaching Health Board

Renewal: Extensions will be awarded in annual tranches (5+1+1+1).

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Enteral Feeding Services within the Swansea Bay University Health Board

Renewal: Extensions will be awarded in annual tranches (5+1+1+1).

Velindre University NHS Trust

Enteral Feeding Services within the Velindre University NHS Trust

Renewal: Extensions will be awarded in annual tranches (5+1+1+1).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060641
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012376-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33692300 - Enteral feeds

85141200 - Services provided by nurses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£509,229 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£509,229 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jun 2026 - 1 Jun 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2033-12-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
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
TLL11 Isle of Anglesey, TLL12 Gwynedd, TLL13 Conwy and Denbighshire, TLL14 South West Wales, TLL15 Central Valleys, TLL16 Gwent Valleys, TLL18 Swansea, TLL21 Monmouthshire and Newport, TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan, TLL23 Flintshire and Wrexham, TLL24 Powys
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Further Information

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