---
title: "National Framework Agreement for the provision of an enteral feeding accessories delivery service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0652ce"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-06-04"
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# National Framework Agreement for the provision of an enteral feeding accessories delivery service

Buyer: COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0652ce

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## Summary

The procurement process for the National Framework Agreement for providing an enteral feeding accessories delivery service has been led by the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. This process, categorised under 'goods', follows an open procurement method and has reached the award stage as of 4th June 2026. It aims to provide a structured method for organisations seeking to procure enteral feed accessories separately from main feed items, with services extended to both clinical and community settings across the United Kingdom. The contract has been awarded for a two-year period starting on 17th June 2026, with possible extensions leading up to a maximum term of four years, until 16th June 2030. The total value of the contract stands at £16,000,000, with substantial allocations for medical consumables and miscellaneous medical devices.

This tender opens significant business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers of medical consumables and associated products. The framework agreement is particularly suited for businesses with expertise in enteral feeding systems, including both large enterprises and SMEs like those awarded in this contract, namely Avanos Medical UK Limited, Fresenius Kabi Limited, GBUK Enteral Limited, Kebomed UK Ltd., and Leib Medical Ltd. Given the comprehensive geographical coverage within the UK and the open procurement process, firms providing high-quality technical and commercial capabilities in medicinal products and delivery services will find a fertile ground for competition and expansion.

## Notice

The aim of the proposed framework is to provide products to support the use of enteral feed systems. Traditionally, organisations have obtained the accessories alongside the main enteral feed items. This framework will provide an alternative procurement route for organisations looking to source enteral feed accessories separately to the main feed items. The proposed scope is for the provision of an enteral feeding accessory products service to patients in both clinical and community settings.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Term of the Framework Agreement shall be two years with an option to extend twice for a further one year on each occasion. The Framework Agreement will run for a maximum four year term, however call-off Contracts may exceed this period provided that these Call-off Contracts are awarded and commence within the Framework Agreement Term.

### Planning Information

The purpose of this engagement notice is to invite suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement with a view to developing the authority's requirements and preparing tender documents. Suppliers participating in this market consultation are not guaranteed to receive either an Invitation to Tender (if Invitations to Tender are issued), or a place on any framework agreement which may be awarded following an Invitation to Tender.
Please email info@coch-cps.co.uk to express interest in taking part in this market engagement process. We will then be in contact to arrange the next steps.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052572-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | 27 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,000,000 |
| Lots value | £16,000,000 |
| Awards value | £16,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | AVANOS MEDICAL; FRESENIUS KABI; GBUK ENTERAL; KEBOMED; LEIB MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
- 33612000 - Medicinal products for functional gastrointestinal disorders
- 85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 08:12 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052572-2026
- 26 Mar 2026 at 09:57 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027711-2026
- 12 Feb 2026 at 14:21 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012955-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052572-2026
  4th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027711-2026
  26th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012955-2026
  12th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-13981

## Notice URLs

- http://kebomed.co.uk
- http://www.fresenius-kabi.com/gb
- http://www.gbukgroup.com
- http://www.leibmedical.com
- https://avanos.co.uk/
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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