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title: "Enteral Feeding, Bile Bags and Associated Products"
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# Enteral Feeding, Bile Bags and Associated Products

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edcbe89e-64e5-445a-be37-e0b4f4fcfed8

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## Summary

NHS Supply Chain is conducting a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Enteral Feeding, Bile Bags and Associated Products". This agreement is focused on the supply of enteral feeding products and medical consumables associated with draining gastrointestinal secretions, with an anticipated value of approximately £69,638,818 over the contract period from 29 September 2020 until 28 September 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, and the deadline for submitting tenders was 20 January 2020. The delivery addresses span across various regions in the United Kingdom including the North East, London, and the South East.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth within the healthcare and medical supply sectors, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in medical consumables and enteral nutrition products. Companies with capabilities in supplying specialised nutritional products and associated medical devices would be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. Such opportunities can lead to enhanced market presence and potential collaborations with established suppliers in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS Supply Chain seeks to establish a non-exclusive framework agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the stock route and to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the Blue Diamond and eDirect routes. The framework agreement is for the supply of enteral feeding and products associated with drainage of gastrointestinal secretions. It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be circa 33 817 400 GBP however this is approximate only. The figures for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c7089a4-6a25-45e8-b72a-0d3923c1fd42 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 28 Sep 2020 - 28 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,638,818 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £69 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 6LH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Southwark |
| Electoral ward | St George's |
| Westminster constituency | Bermondsey and Old Southwark |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 26 |
| Supplier names | ABBOTT LABORATORIES; ANAIAH HEALTHCARE; AVANOS MEDICAL; BAXTER HEALTHCARE; BUNZL RETAIL & HEALTHCARE SUPPLIES; CAPATEX; CARDINAL HEALTH U.K. 432; FIRMLY MEDICAL; FRESENIUS KABI; GBUK ENTERAL; GENX MEDICARE; IVOR SHAW; KENDAL NUTRICARE; MEDICINA; MEDLOK MEDICAL; NASOGASTRIC FEEDING SOLUTIONS; NEOMED INNOVATIVE MEDICAL VENTURES; NGPOD GLOBAL; NUALTRA; NUTRICIA; RICHARDSON HEALTHCARE; SUMMIT MEDICAL DEVICES; UNITED KINGDOM MEDICA; VALLEY NORTHERN; VYGON (U.K.; WESTBOURNE MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 15880000 - Special nutritional products
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
- 33612000 - Medicinal products for functional gastrointestinal disorders
- 33692200 - Parenteral nutrition products
- 33692300 - Enteral feeds
- 44164310 - Tubes and fittings

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2021 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c7089a4-6a25-45e8-b72a-0d3923c1fd42
- 18 Dec 2019 at 13:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09aa7981-d0fe-460d-b3cb-7371b0b57715

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c7089a4-6a25-45e8-b72a-0d3923c1fd42
  9th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/09aa7981-d0fe-460d-b3cb-7371b0b57715
  18th December 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/572bfe3f-f8ab-4e36-b576-2877eb74daef
  Tender Notice
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:594108-2019:TEXT:EN:HTML&src=0
  Tender Notice

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