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National Framework Agreement for the provision of an enteral feeding accessories delivery service

COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2026 at 11:50

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

04 Jun 2026 at 09:12

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

26 Mar 2026 at 09:57

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

12 Feb 2026 at 14:21

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has successfully awarded a contract for the National Framework Agreement aimed at providing enteral feeding accessories delivery services within the medical consumables industry. The framework covers the procurement of these products separately from the main enteral feed items, allowing healthcare providers a flexible sourcing route to support patient care in both clinical and community settings. This procurement, under an open procedure, reflects the Trust's commitment to enhancing healthcare service delivery across the UK. The award was finalised on 24th June 2026, with the framework term extending until 24th June 2028, and potential extensions extending the duration up to 2030, facilitating continuous support for similar future requirements.

This framework presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and supply of medical consumables and related devices. The framework accommodates a variety of suppliers, including large enterprises like Avanos Medical UK Limited, and SMEs such as LEIB Medical Ltd and GBUK Enteral Limited. By providing products to aid enteral nutrition support, businesses can position themselves as pivotal partners in an expanding segment focused on patient wellness. Furthermore, the framework's structure, allowing call-off contracts with or without further competition, provides dynamic opportunities for diverse business scales to engage and grow in the health sector. Prospective suppliers with a focus on quality, social value, and competitive pricing are likely to find the most potential in leveraging this framework for future business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

National Framework Agreement for the provision of an enteral feeding accessories delivery service

Notice Description

The aim of the proposed framework is to provides products to support the use of enteral feed systems. Traditionally, organisations have obtained the accessories alongside the main enteral feed items. This framework will provide an alternative procurement route for organisations looking to source enteral feed accessories separately to the main feed items. The proposed scope is for the provision for enteral feeding accessory products service to patients in both clinical and community settings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Term of the Framework Agreement shall be two years with an option to extend twice for a further one year on each occasion. The Framework Agreement will run for a maximum four year term, however call-off Contracts may exceed this period provided that these Call-off Contracts are awarded and commence within the Framework Agreement Term.

Planning Information

The purpose of this engagement notice is to invite suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement with a view to developing the authority's requirements and preparing tender documents. Suppliers participating in this market consultation are not guaranteed to receive either an Invitation to Tender (if Invitations to Tender are issued), or a place on any framework agreement which may be awarded following an Invitation to Tender. Please email info@coch-cps.co.uk to express interest in taking part in this market engagement process. We will then be in contact to arrange the next steps.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0652ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061628-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

33612000 - Medicinal products for functional gastrointestinal disorders

85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£16,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
25 Jun 2026 - 24 Jun 2028 2-3 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
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1UL
Postcode Area
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

AVANOS MEDICAL UK LIMITED

FRESENIUS KABI LIMITED

GBUK ENTERAL LIMITED

KEBOMED UK LTD.

LEIB MEDICAL LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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