--- title: "Aluminium Foil Containers and Lids" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0594df" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0594df" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0594df.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0594df.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2025-12-31" --- # Aluminium Foil Containers and Lids Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0594df [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0594df) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0594df.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has finalised the procurement process for the supply of aluminium foil containers and lids, required for the Patient Catering Department of Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. This contract, categorised under the goods industry, specifically food containers, will cater to the health needs of the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan region in the UK. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, culminating in the award stage on 31st December 2025. The contract period will commence on 1st January 2026 and is set to conclude by 31st December 2028, with potential annual renewals extending up to 31st December 2030. This tender represents an opportunity for businesses in the manufacturing and supply of recyclable food packaging to establish a substantial partnership with a public authority. Companies focusing on sustainability and compliance with food safety standards, like SMEs, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The contract, valued at approximately £503,000, reflects a significant investment in durable and compliant food service solutions and underscores the potential for sustained business growth and market presence in the public health sector. ## Notice Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) provides health services to a population of around 472,400 people living within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan. As part of the service provided by the Health Board, the Patient Catering Department provide food and drink to all patients to ensure they receive all necessary nutrients to aid their recovery. As part of this process, they produce a lot of the meals internally at the Central Production Unit (CPU) with these then distributed across the sites. Therefore, CAVUHB require the supply of aluminium foil containers and the lids for the storage of the meals that are produced. These containers must be standardised to ensure there is no deviation in the service provided. A competitive open FTS tender was issued and now that the evaluation has concluded CAVUHB are in a position to award the contract ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: An option to extend for a further year at the sole discretion of the Health Board ### Planning Information Please reach out if you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086592-2025 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 11 Sep 2025 | | Award date | 17 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | 2025-11-28 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £219,000 | | Lots value | £219,000 | | Awards value | £419,001 | | Contracts value | £419,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## 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 4HH | | 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 | Heath | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff North | | Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ALLIANCE DISPOSABLES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39221130 - Food containers ## Release History - 31 Dec 2025 at 15:13 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086592-2025 - 17 Dec 2025 at 14:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083914-2025 - 11 Sep 2025 at 15:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055955-2025 - 5 Sep 2025 at 11:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054263-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086592-2025 31st December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083914-2025 17th December 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055955-2025 11th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054263-2025 5th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml eTenderWales ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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