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title: "Supply of Polypropylene Food Containers"
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buyer: "COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Supply of Polypropylene Food Containers

Buyer: COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b6631f4-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is seeking suppliers for the "Supply of Polypropylene Food Containers" to support operations at Darlington Memorial Hospital and potentially other locations. This procurement is currently in the Tender stage, with a contract duration of 36 months beginning on 2nd November 2015, and the option to extend by up to 24 months. Interested suppliers must have registered their interest by 28th August 2015. The estimated contract value is £172,514, and it falls within the category of kitchen equipment and catering supplies.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in food packaging and catering equipment. Companies that provide polypropylene products and related sealing machinery, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are encouraged to participate. Successful suppliers will benefit from a long-term contract with a reputable NHS Trust, potentially enhancing their market presence in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust ('the Trust') requires a provider to supply a range of Polypropylene Food Containers and film to Darlington Memorial Hospital, other locations may be added over the period of the contract. The Trust requires the supplier to provide both fully automatic and semi-automatic sealing machines to the Trust. Organisations must comply with all Food Standards Agency and local Environmental Health Officer requirements for food safe food containers. The period of the contract is 36 months with the option to extend for 12 months plus a further 12 months. Interested organisations must register their interest using the link below https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3138&Culture=en-GB. Expressions of interest will close 28th August 2015 at 12 noon. Additional information: Interested organisations must register their interest using the link below https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3138&Culture=en-GB

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e07ea4ea-4ea1-44a1-bfb7-f40372923c2e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Aug 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2015 - 1 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £172,514 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 1TW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Belmont |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 19732000 - Polypropylene
- 39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e07ea4ea-4ea1-44a1-bfb7-f40372923c2e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e07ea4ea-4ea1-44a1-bfb7-f40372923c2e
  27th July 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cardea.nhs.uk/Cardea/DisplayModules/TradeModules/Negotiations/Opportunities/ViewOpportunityEvent.aspx?EventID=3138&Culture=en-GB

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