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title: "Automatic Meal Container Sealing Machines"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0471f7"
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# Automatic Meal Container Sealing Machines

Buyer: NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0471f7

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## Summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has completed a procurement process for the supply of automatic meal container sealing machines, targeting the catering supplies industry. The procurement, identified under tender ID GGC0758, was aimed at obtaining bespoke containers and lidding film for use in Inverclyde Royal Hospital and Royal Alexandra Hospital. The contract's total value is £495,697.19 and was awarded to Burlodge Ltd, effective from 21 June 2024. This procurement was conducted using a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, citing technical compatibility and operational requirements as justification. Significant details include the requirement for containers to withstand temperatures from -22°C to +150°C, providing robust performance during refrigeration and reheating.

This procurement process presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the catering equipment and supplies sector, particularly those specialising in high-performance packaging solutions. Suppliers who can offer innovative, durable, and regulation-compliant products will find prospects in similar future tenders. SMEs with the capability to meet the stringent specifications, such as offering containers that prevent leaks and ensure consistent performance under extreme temperature variations, would be well-suited to compete effectively for contracts of this nature. Furthermore, understanding the operational needs of hospital catering environments can differentiate suppliers in upcoming tenders within the public health sector.

## Notice

The current containers are bespoke to the sealing machines. The container sizes are: The container size is: GN 1/2 - 48mm x 325mm x 265mm (Height x Width x Diameter) - Colour White GN 1/3 - 48mm x 325mm x 176mm (Height x Width x Diameter) - Colour White GN 1/4 - 45mm x 265mm x 162mm (Height x Width x Diameter) - Colour White GN 1/4 - 55mm x 265mm x 162mm (Height x Width x Diameter) - Colour White GN 1/8 - 36mm x 161mm x 131mm (Height x Width x Diameter) - Colour White GN 1/8 - 50mm x 161mm x 131mm (Height x Width x Diameter) - Colour White GN 1/8 - 50mm x 161mm x 131mm (Height x Width x Diameter) - Colour Black The Film Size: 165mm x 300mm (Width x Diameter) 335mm x 300mm (Width x Diameter) 400mm x 300mm (Width x Diameter) The width of the container, particularly the edges, are designed to ensure a uniform tight film sealing lid for produced food that requires reheating with the lid intact. The container size specified is to ensure automatic de-nesting through the machines during the sealing process where heat is automatically applied to the film lid at a temperature between +1500c to+1700c. This ensures no leaking of produce during the chill/freeze, and reheating cycle in the ovens at ward level. The containers, film and product labels must be able to withstand freezer storage temperatures at -220c for up to periods of 6 months and be able to withstand regeneration temperatures of up to +1500c without compromising the food or label information attached.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Two Sites within NHSGGC; Inverclyde Royal Hospital and Royal Alexandra Cook Freeze Units require to continue the purchase of bespoke containers and lidding film for the current sealing machines. The container size is: GN 1/2 - 48mm x 325mm x 265mm (Height x Width x Diameter) - Colour White GN 1/3 - 48mm x 325mm x 176mm (Height x Width x Diameter) - Colour White GN 1/4 - 45mm x 265mm x 162mm (Height x Width x Diameter) - Colour White GN 1/4 - 55mm x 265mm x 162mm (Height x Width x Diameter) - Colour White GN 1/8 - 36mm x 161mm x 131mm (Height x Width x Diameter) - Colour White GN 1/8 - 50mm x 161mm x 131mm (Height x Width x Diameter) - Colour White GN 1/8 - 50mm x 161mm x 131mm (Height x Width x Diameter) - Colour Black The Film Size: 165mm x 300mm (Width x Diameter) 335mm x 300mm (Width x Diameter) 400mm x 300mm (Width x Diameter) The containers must provide - a uniform tight film sealing lid for produced food that requires reheating with the lid intact - automatic de-nesting through the machines during the sealing process where heat is automatically applied to the film lid at a temperature between +1500c to+1700c - no leaking of produce during the chill/freeze and reheating cycle in the ovens at ward level - the container film and product labels must be able to withstand freezer storage temperatures at -220c for up to periods of 6 months - the container must be able to withstand regeneration temperatures of up to +1500c without compromising the food or label information attached.

### Procurement Information

In 2011 the Cook Chill Production Units in Inverclyde Royal Hospital and Royal Alexandra Hospital were refurbished to operate as Cook Freeze Production Units. During this time the opportunity was taken to ensure that the food production process, as well as catering services equipment and working practice at ward level, was standardised to ensure ease of staff training, both at the food production units and at ward level for patient meal service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003783-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £495,697 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0SF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Dennistoun |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BURLODGE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39222000 - Catering supplies
- 39310000 - Catering equipment

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2025 at 11:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003783-2025
- 21 Jun 2024 at 15:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019214-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000770030
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10722
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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