---
title: "Patient And Retail: Sandwiches & Ready To Eat Meal Solutions"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05227d"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05227d.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-01-26"
---

# Patient And Retail: Sandwiches & Ready To Eat Meal Solutions

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05227d

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is initiating a procurement process for the provision of "Patient And Retail: Sandwiches & Ready To Eat Meal Solutions." This tender encompasses goods within the food industry, specifically targeting sandwiches and ready-to-eat meals, including salads and pasta. Located in Cardiff, Wales, the engagement phase of the procurement is scheduled, with initial supplier sessions planned for 18 February 2026. Interested parties are advised to register through Sell2Wales by 6 February 2026, with further opportunities for clarifications available until 27 February 2026. The contract period is projected to start on 1 October 2026, with a planned duration until 30 September 2029, potentially extending to 2030.

This procurement presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers specialising in food products, particularly SMEs capable of delivering high-quality sandwiches and ready-to-eat meals. The substantial contract value of GBP 9.8 million underscores the potential for revenue growth and strategic partnerships with the NHS. Businesses that can offer reliable supply and innovative food solutions tailored to NHS requirements are likely to find this tender especially lucrative. The planned engagement sessions will further enable suppliers to understand the procurement strategy and align their offerings accordingly.

## Notice

Tender for the Provision of Patient and Retail Sandwiches and Ready to eat meals including salads and pastas.

### Planning Information

NWSSP will be holding initial supplier engagement sessions on the following date: 18/02/2026. Following these sessions there will be opportunity for further clarification from both the contracting authority and interested suppliers until 27/02/2026
Please register your interest through Sell2Wales only, as soon as possible and no later than 06/02/2026 to be included in the above sessions.
Following your registration of interest you will be asked to provide your availability and provided with the product list and a set of questions to prepare for the session.
The engagement sessions will be an opportunity for the contracting authority to share our broad intentions around the tender, and to also further inform the procurement strategy via dialogue with interested parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006503-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £9,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 3UZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Gabalfa |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15811510 - Sandwiches
- 15811511 - Prepared sandwiches
- 15851200 - Prepared pasta and couscous
- 15851210 - Prepared pasta

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2026 at 10:48 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006503-2026
- 21 Jan 2026 at 11:31 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005204-2026
- 23 May 2025 at 12:20 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026314-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006503-2026
  26th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005204-2026
  21st January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026314-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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