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title: "Infant Formula and Teat Units"
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# Infant Formula and Teat Units

Buyer: BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0504cc

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Infant Formula and Teat Units" is spearheaded by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust on behalf of Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI). Various health trusts, including Northern, South Eastern, Southern, and Western Health and Social Care Trusts, are involved. The procurement falls under the industry category of food and related products, specifically targeting baby food and infant feeding accessories. Located in Northern Ireland, the contract involves multiple lots and has undergone several stages, with the recent status marked as "awarded" and the contract period set to commence on 1st December 2025, continuing until 30th November 2030. The procurement employs an open procedure under UK's Central Government authority, ensuring compliance with Northern Irish devolved regulations.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for suppliers specialising in baby food products and feeding accessories. Large-scale manufacturers, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and suppliers within the healthcare supply chain can significantly benefit. Companies like Nutricia Ireland, Nestlé UK Ltd., and HiPP UK Limited have already been involved, highlighting the interest from well-established businesses in this sector. With a total contract value planned to exceed £2 million, this procurement facilitates not only immediate supply but also potential growth via options for additional purchases and contract extensions. It offers a valuable entry point for both established firms and emerging players seeking to enhance their footprint in the public sector food supply market.

## Notice

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) sought through this tender opportunity to appoint suppliers for the supply and delivery of Infant Formula and Teat Units to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).

### Lot Information

Hospital Use Cow & Gate Ready to Feed Infant Formula

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of Hospital Use Cow & Gate Ready to Feed Infant Formula Infant to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted in FRM03.N38 allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for a period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. Extension exercised where the Buyer gives the Supplier no less than 3 Months' written notice before this Contract expires.

Hospital Use Aptamil Ready to Feed Infant Formulas

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of Hospital Use Aptamil Ready to Feed Infant Formula Infant to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted in FRM03.N38 allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for a period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. Extension exercised where the Buyer gives the Supplier no less than 3 Months' written notice before this Contract expires.

Hospital Use SMA Ready to Feed Infant Formulas

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of Hospital Use SMA Ready to Feed Infant Formula Infant to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted in FRM03.N38 allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for a period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. Extension exercised where the Buyer gives the Supplier no less than 3 Months' written notice before this Contract expires.

Hospital Use HiPP Organic Ready to Feed Infant Formula

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of Hospital Use HiPP Organic Ready to Feed Infant Formula Infant to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted in FRM03.N38 allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for a period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. Extension exercised where the Buyer gives the Supplier no less than 3 Months' written notice before this Contract expires.

Hospital Use Kendamil Ready to Feed Infant Formula

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of Hospital Use Kendamil Ready to Feed Infant Formula Infant to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted in FRM03.N38 allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for a period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. Extension exercised where the Buyer gives the Supplier no less than 3 Months' written notice before this Contract expires.

Hospital Use Teat Units

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of Hospital Use Teat Units to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted in FRM03.N38 allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for a period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. Extension exercised where the Buyer gives the Supplier no less than 3 Months' written notice before this Contract expires.

### Planning Information

What you need to do now. 1. If you are not registered on eTendersNI, please do so as soon as possible. 2. Request a copy of the following documents from boucher.sourcing@hscni.net : a. CP13 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Explanatory Document v1.0 5920756; and b. CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire v1 5920756 (and accompanying appendices). All completed responses must be submitted via boucher.sourcing@hscni.net no later than 15:00, Monday 12th May 2025. Please note that estimated date of publication of contract notice - is only an anticipated date and subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074804-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,024,755 |
| Lots value | £2,024,754 |
| Awards value | £2,095,040 |
| Contracts value | £2,095,040 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST |
| Additional buyers | BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST; NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE; REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE; SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST; SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; WESTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT12 6HU |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |
| Local authority | Derry City and Strabane |
| Electoral ward | Kilfennan |
| Westminster constituency | Foyle |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | HIPP; KENDAL NUTRICARE; MEDIQ HEALTHCARE; NESTLE; NUTRICIA IRELAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15884000 - Baby food
- 33681000 - Teats, nipple shields and similar articles for babies

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2025 at 14:11 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074804-2025
- 23 Oct 2025 at 14:19 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067895-2025
- 7 Aug 2025 at 09:18 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046769-2025
- 17 Apr 2025 at 12:03 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015893-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074804-2025
  18th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067895-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046769-2025
  7th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015893-2025
  17th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.mediq.co.uk
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://kendalnutricare.com/
- https://www.hipp.co.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.nestleprofessional.co.uk/
- https://www.nutricia.ie

## Provenance

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