--- title: "Ambient Food" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0299a7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0299a7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0299a7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0299a7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS SUPPLY CHAIN" published: "2024-10-17" --- # Ambient Food Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0299a7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0299a7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0299a7.json) ## Summary NHS Supply Chain is conducting a public procurement process for establishing a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply of Ambient Food products. This involves a comprehensive array of food items, such as canned goods, nutritional supplements, cereals, jams, sauces, soups, custards, condiments, sugars, sweeteners, milk powders, and non-dairy milk alternatives, among others. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically classified under "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" (CPV: 15000000). The procurement stage is currently at the tender update phase, with interested suppliers encouraged to submit their proposals through the NHS Supply Chain eProcurement portal. The tender submission period is set to end on 12th April 2021, with the contract award period commencing from 13th April 2021. NHS Supply Chain, headquartered in London, UK, is the buying organisation for this initiative. This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers in the food distribution and manufacturing industry. Businesses specializing in canned goods, nutritional supplements, cereals, various condiments, dairy alternatives, and edible oils would find this tender highly relevant. The framework agreement allows for a broad participation, including lots tailored for specific product categories, thus enabling both large-scale suppliers and SMEs to compete effectively. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, ensuring a transparent and competitive process. Successful suppliers will gain access to supply NHS entities and potentially other governmental and private sector healthcare entities in the UK, thereby expanding their market reach and commercial footprint. ## Notice NHS Supply Chain: Food seeks to establish a non-exclusive Framework Agreement for supply to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stocked route for the supply of Ambient Food covering products from the following categories including but not limited to: Canned fish, canned meat, canned vegetables, canned fruit, nutritional supplements, thickeners, glucose products, cereals, cereal bars, porridge, jam, reduced energy jams, gravy, bouillon, ready to use sauces, single serve instant soup sachets, liquid soups, soup mixes, custard powder, ready to eat custard, individual custard portions, sauces, salt, pepper, vinegar, caster sugar, sugar cubes, demerara sugar, golden syrup, granulated sugar, icing sugar, soft dark brown sugar, soft light brown sugar, white sugar sticks & sachets, demerara sugar sticks & sachets, sweeteners, milk powder, milk portions, cream replacer, coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk, soya milk, edible oil in various formats, dried fruit, fruit pots, herbs & spices, pasta, rice & grains, instant mash, pickled vegetables, savoury spreads, sweet spreads, desserts, cake mixes, pie fillings, flour, jelly crystals and jelly pots. Please see below the summary of the routes to market by Lot: For all Lots the Route to Market will be stocked. For Lots 2, 3 and 16 there will be an option in the commercial envelope to provide a price for optional routes to market; E-Direct and Blue Diamond. 1 Canned Goods 2 Oral Nutritional Supplements, Thickeners & Glucose Products 3 Cereals & Porridge 4 Jams 5 Reduced Energy Jam 6 Gravy, Bouillons and Cooking Sauces 7 Single Serve Instant Soup 8 Bulk Soup 9 Custard 10 Condiments 11 Sugar 12 Sugar Portions 13 Sweeteners 14 Milk Powder & Portions 15 Non-Diary Milk Alternatives 16 Edible Oils 17 Grocery Lines ### Lot Information Canned Goods This lot will include but not be limited to; canned fish, canned meat, canned vegetables and canned fruit. The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be PS1,742,344 and PS6,969,376 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. Oral Nutritional Supplements, Thickeners & Glucose Products This lot will include but not be limited to; nutritional supplements. The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be PS668,769 and PS2,675,075 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months Cereals & Porridge This lot will include but not be limited to; cereals, cereal bars and porridge in bulk (food service packs) and portion packs. The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be PS1,929,642 and PS7,718,569 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. Jams This lot will include but not be limited to; jams in bulk (food service packs) and portion packs. The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be PS412,286 and PS1,649,143 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. Reduced Energy Jams This lot will include but not be limited to; jams with reduced energy. The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be PS138,311 and PS553,245 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. Gravy, Bouillon & Cooking Sauces This lot will include but not be limited to; gravy, bouillon and ready to use sauces. The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be PS437,070 and PS1,748,281 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. Single Serve Instant Soups This lot will include but not be limited to; Single Serve Instant Soup sachets. The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be PS39,298 and PS157,193 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. Bulk Soups This lot will include but not be limited to; bulk (food service packs) liquid soups and soup mixes. The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be PS300,849 and PS1,203,395 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. Custard This lot will include but not be limited to; bulk (food service packs) custard powder, ready to eat custard and individual custard portions. The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be PS541,304 and PS2,165,216 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. Condiments This lot will include but not be limited to; sauces, salt, pepper, herbs, spices and vinegar in a range of sizes. The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be PS471,828 and PS1,887,312 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. Sugar This lot will include but not be limited to; Caster sugar, sugar cubes, Demerara sugar, Golden Syrup, Granulated sugar, Icing sugar, Soft dark brown sugar and Soft light brown sugar in a range of sizes. The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be PS334,738 and PS1,338,953 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. Sugar Portions This lot will include but not be limited to; White sugar sticks & sachets and Demerara sugar sticks & sachets. The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be PS242,828 and PS971,312 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. Sweeteners This lot will include but not be limited to; various sweeteners in bulk (food service packs) and portion formats. The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be PS85,205 and PS340,819 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. Milk Powder & Portions This lot will include but not be limited to; milk powder, milk portions and cream replacer. The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be PS520,145 and PS2,080,582 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. Non Dairy Milk Alternatives This lot will include but not be limited to; coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk and soya milk. The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be PS39,000 and PS156,000 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. Edible Oils This lot will include but not be limited to; edible oil in various formats. The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be PS115,299 and PS461,198 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. Grocery Lines This lot will include but not be limited to; dried fruit, fruit pots, herbs & spices, pasta, rice & grains, instant mash, pickled vegetables, savoury spreads, sweet spreads, desserts, cake mixes, pie fillings, flour, jelly crystals and jelly pots. The value for the first 12 months is anticipated to be PS1,203,154 and PS4,812,616 for the full 48 months (if extended). Options: The framework agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033518-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Jun 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £36,888,285 | | Lots value | £36,888,285 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £36,888,285 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 31 | | Supplier names | AIMIA FOODS; AYMES INTERNATIONAL; B I (EUROPE; BBI HEALTHCARE; BIOFLORATECH; CEREAL PARTNERS; DIETARY FOODS; H.J. HEINZ FOODS; HISTON SWEET SPREADS; IVORY & LEDOUX; JUICEWORKS; KELLOGG MARKETING AND SALES COMPANY (UK; LAKELAND DAIRIES (N.I.; MAJOR INTERNATIONAL; MARILLO FOODS; MARK CLEGG; MARTIN MATHEW; NESTLE; NUTRICIA; NUTSHELL PORTIONS; OLLECO; PORTION SOLUTIONS; PREMIER FOODS; S.P.L FOODS; STREAMLINE FOODS; THE SILVER SPOON; TILDA; UNILEVER; W.MCCLURE; WALKERS SNACKS; WEETABIX | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 03222120 - Coconuts - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products - 15130000 - Meat products - 15131600 - Beef and veal products - 15240000 - Canned or tinned fish and other prepared or preserved fish - 15330000 - Processed fruit and vegetables - 15331411 - Baked beans - 15331423 - Canned tomatoes - 15332200 - Jams and marmalades; fruit jellies; fruit or nut purée and pastes - 15332230 - Marmalades - 15332231 - Orange marmalade - 15332240 - Fruit jellies - 15332260 - Nut pastes - 15332261 - Peanut butter - 15332270 - Fruit purées - 15332290 - Jams - 15332291 - Apricot jam - 15332293 - Blackcurrant jam - 15332295 - Raspberry jam - 15332296 - Strawberry jam - 15332300 - Processed nuts - 15421000 - Refined oils - 15500000 - Dairy products - 15510000 - Milk and cream - 15511000 - Milk - 15511700 - Milk powder - 15600000 - Grain mill products, starches and starch products - 15610000 - Grain mill products - 15612000 - Cereal or vegetable flour and related products - 15612100 - Wheat flour - 15612110 - Wholemeal flour - 15612120 - Breadmaking flour - 15612130 - Plain flour - 15612150 - Pastry flour - 15612190 - Self-raising flour - 15612210 - Corn flour - 15612400 - Mixes for the preparation of baker's wares - 15612410 - Cake mixes - 15612420 - Baking mixes - 15613000 - Cereal grain products - 15613100 - Ground oats - 15613310 - Prepared breakfast cereals - 15613311 - Cornflakes - 15613313 - Muesli or equivalent - 15613319 - Puffed wheat - 15613380 - Rolled oats - 15614000 - Processed rice - 15614100 - Long-grain rice - 15620000 - Starches and starch products - 15622000 - Glucose and glucose products; fructose and fructose products - 15624000 - Tapioca - 15625000 - Semolina - 15626000 - Custard powder - 15831000 - Sugar - 15831200 - White sugar - 15831500 - Sugar syrups - 15831600 - Honey - 15833100 - Desserts - 15851000 - Farinaceous products - 15851100 - Uncooked pasta - 15851200 - Prepared pasta and couscous - 15851210 - Prepared pasta - 15851230 - Lasagne - 15851250 - Couscous - 15851290 - Canned pasta - 15870000 - Condiments and seasonings - 15871000 - Vinegar; sauces; mixed condiments; mustard flour and meal; prepared mustard - 15872000 - Herbs and spices - 15880000 - Special nutritional products - 15882000 - Dietetic products - 15891000 - Soups and broths - 15891100 - Meat soups - 15891200 - Fish soups - 15891300 - Mixed soups - 15891400 - Soups - 15891410 - Soup mixes - 15891500 - Broths - 15891600 - Stocks - 15891610 - Mixes for stocks - 15891900 - Vegetable soups - 15892400 - Thickeners - 15893200 - Dessert mixes - 15893300 - Gravy mixes - 15897200 - Canned goods ## Release History - 17 Oct 2024 at 10:01 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033518-2024 - 9 Jul 2021 at 21:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016150-2021 - 8 Mar 2021 at 22:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004662-2021 ## Notice URLs - https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com - https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/ - https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:140348-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health/about/ - https://www.supplychain.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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