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Provisions of Fresh Non-Prepared & Prepared Fruit, Vegetables and Salads

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

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Award

05 Jan 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed a procurement for the provision of fresh non-prepared and prepared fruits, vegetables, and salads. The process involved an open procedure, under the category of goods, with a focus on direct supply to sites across NHS Wales. This procurement covered two regional lots: one for Mid & North Wales and another for Mid & South Wales. The awards were finalised with contracts signed on 10 October 2025. The procurement aimed to enhance NHS Wales's supply chain efficiency in the health sector and was governed by regulations adhering to public law. Key evaluation criteria included environmental sustainability and pricing, ensuring a balance between cost-effectiveness and ecological considerations. The procurement process oversaw multiple bids, including contributions from SMEs and large enterprises.

The tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of fresh produce, particularly those capable of meeting large-scale demands and sustainability requirements. Large enterprises like Dole Foodservice and SMEs like W.R. BISHOP (HEPWORTH PARC) LIMITED have successfully secured contracts, highlighting opportunities for a range of business sizes. The participation of diverse suppliers demonstrates the procurement's potential to foster business growth through substantial contract values, as evidenced by contracts valued at £441,291.78 and £1,613,686.91 for the respective lots. Businesses with capabilities in logistics, competitive pricing, and an emphasis on environmentally sustainable practices are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Provisions of Fresh Non-Prepared & Prepared Fruit, Vegetables and Salads

Notice Description

NHS Wales procurement for provision of fresh prepared and non-prepared fruit, vegetables and salad for direct supply to sites across NHS Wales.

Lot Information

Mid & North Wales

Lot 1 is a regional lot for direct supply to NHS Wales Health Boards/ sites in North and Mid Wales. The lot comprises core and non-core product lines. All core products were required to be tendered for in order for submissions to be deemed compliant.

Mid & South Wales

Lot 2 is a regional lot for direct supply to NHS Wales Health Boards/ sites in South and Mid Wales. The lot comprises core and non-core product lines. All core products were required to be tendered for in order for submissions to be deemed compliant.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-158617
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158617
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products


CPV Codes

03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts

03212000 - Potatoes and dried vegetables

03212100 - Potatoes

03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts

03221000 - Vegetables

03221100 - Root and tuber vegetables

03221110 - Root vegetables

03221200 - Fruit vegetables

03221320 - Salad leaves

03222110 - Tropical fruit

03222200 - Citrus fruit

15872300 - Herbs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,054,977 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Contact Name
Charlie Webber
Contact Email
charlie.webber@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

DOLE FOODSERVICE

W.R. BISHOP (HEPWORTH PARC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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