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title: "Infant Feeding and Associated Accessories"
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# Infant Feeding and Associated Accessories

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c3c7

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## Summary

The NHS Supply Chain has completed an award for the procurement of "Infant Food and Formula" in the goods category. The tender title is "Infant Feeding and Associated Accessories" under the CPV classification for baby care products. The tender aimed to secure products like infant formula, feeding equipment, and post-pregnancy items. The total estimated value over the framework agreement term is approximately £26,800,000. The procurement method was an open procedure, with the tender stage initiated on 25th April 2023 and the award finalised on 3rd November 2023.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers of baby care products, including both large-scale manufacturers and SMEs specialising in this domain. Suppliers need to meet specified requirements such as passing product innovation assessments and adhering to industry standards. The tender process allows for reopening the framework agreement to accommodate new product innovations or address supply issues. Businesses interested in product development and innovation in the baby care industry would be well-suited to compete in this procurement stage.

## Notice

The framework agreement will look to include the following range of products: Infant Food and Formula - Infant formula ready to feed; infant formula powdered, Infant food for specialist medical purposes, infant meals, Sucrose solution, Sterilised water, Infant Feeding Equipment, Accessories and Post Pregnancy Products, Infant feeding bottles teats, cups, beakers and specialist feeders; breast pumps, collection sets and components; secure milk storage; accessories including infant soothers, sterilisers, bottle warmers, Nipple shields/Breast shields, Breast Shells, Nipple formers, Breast Pads, Thermo/Hydro Gel Pads, Nipple Cream, Infant feeding education and training resources It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of PS6,600,000 to PS6,700,000 in the first year of this framework agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement. The estimated value over the total framework agreement term is PS26,800,000.

### Lot Information

Infant Food and Formula

Infant Food and Formula - Infant formula ready to feed; infant formula powdered; Infant food for specialist medical purposes; infant meals; Sucrose solution ;Sterilised water

Options: It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend for a further two period of 12 months each.

Infant Feeding Equipment, Accessories and Post Pregnancy Products

Baby bottles (disposable, reusable, with or without teats) tamper evident bottle caps, bottle sealing machines,, feeding cups, baby cups (single and double handled), beakers (single or dual handled),special needs feeder, weaning/training cup, teats (latex, latex-free, silicone and specialist variants), soothers/pacifiers (latex, latex-free, silicone and specialist variants), sterilisers (electric and microwave), steriliser bags, breast pumps (single and double, manual and electric variants), sterile milk collection systems, nipple shields and shells, breast/nipple creams, breast/nursing pads and shells, soothing pads, thermo/hydro gel pads, breast pump accessories and replacement parts.

Options: It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend for a further two period of 12 months each.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032621-2023 |
| 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 | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,800,000 |
| Lots value | £25,100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,100,000 |

## 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 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 18 |
| Supplier names | ALCADO; ARDO MEDICAL; BABEASE FOODS; CENTRAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES; GBUK ENTERAL; H.J. HEINZ FOODS; HIPP; INSPIRATION HEALTHCARE; KENDAL NUTRICARE; LABORIE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES; MAM; MEDELA; MEDICARE COLGATE; NESTLE; NEWELL BRANDS; NUTRICIA; SHARON SERVICES (UK; SINAPI BIOMEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 15880000 - Special nutritional products
- 15884000 - Baby food
- 33681000 - Teats, nipple shields and similar articles for babies
- 33692210 - Parenteral feeding solutions
- 33711770 - Infant soother, pacifier and dummy
- 33750000 - Baby care products

## Release History

- 3 Nov 2023 at 14:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032621-2023
- 25 Apr 2023 at 08:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011743-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.supplychain.nhs.uk
- https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
- https://www.supplychain.nhs.uk/

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