---
title: "Enteral Feeding Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065c38"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2026-02-25"
---

# Enteral Feeding Services

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065c38

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## Summary

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, is in the planning phase for a tender related to Enteral Feeding Services, to be implemented across both Secondary Care and Primary Care settings in Wales. The procurement category focuses on services within the healthcare sector, specifically enteral feeds and nursing services. The buying organisation plans to hold a pre-market engagement event on 27th March 2026 in Cardiff, providing potential suppliers with insights and the opportunity to engage directly with clinical staff and the procurement team. Interested participants must express their interest by 20th March 2026. The contract period is anticipated to begin on 1st March 2027 and could extend until February 2035.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, training, and patient management systems, particularly those offering comprehensive enteral feeding solutions and home delivery services. The opportunity to engage in the pre-market event allows suppliers to influence the scope of the procurement process and to position themselves strategically for the forthcoming procurement stage. Businesses with expertise in healthcare service delivery, medical equipment, and patient support systems will find this tender particularly relevant and beneficial for expansion in the healthcare sector within the UK, especially in the Welsh regions.

## Notice

NWSSP Procurement Services on behalf of NHS Wales wish to implement a contractual agreement for an Enteral Feeding Service on an All Wales basis within both the Secondary Care and Primary Care settings. The contractual agreement is anticipated to cover the following elements; supply of deeds and associated equipment to enable feeding; training for both patients and staff to assist with safe use, an Electronic Patient Management System, Home Delivery Service and patient support. NWSSP Procurement Services wish to hold a pre-market engagement event for the Enteral Feeding Service. Discussions will be held with potential Suppliers prior to starting a procurement exercise, the purpose being to both inform potential Suppliers and allow NWSSP Procurement Services to seek advice in the planning and enrolling of the procurement exercise. Potential Suppliers should note that this pre-market event, may not lead to a formal procurement exercise and/or award of a contract. Furthermore, any information provided by potential bidders during this event, may be used by NWSSP Procurement Services to help scope the proposed procurement and may also be shared widely with other potential bidders/Suppliers. Accordingly, potential bidders are advised not to share any confidential information and/or information they would not wish to be shared more widely. NWSSP Procurement Services accepts no liability for any costs incurred by bidders because of attending the engagement event.

### Planning Information

The pre-market engagement event will take place on 27/03/26. There is the opportunity for this to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams or in person at Woodland House, Cardiff. Potential Suppliers will be provided with an insight into the requirement and given the opportunity to ask questions. Clinical staff from each Health Boards/Trusts will be in attendance along with members from the national medical procurement team. 
Those who are interested in this pre-market engagement event;
1. Please express an interest to Jessica.Moeran2@wales.nhs.uk confirming name and position of attendees.
2. Please provide the expression of interest by Friday 20th March, 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016964-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £509,229 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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

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

### Codes

- 33692300 - Enteral feeds
- 85141200 - Services provided by nurses

## Release History

- 25 Feb 2026 at 14:49 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016964-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016964-2026
  25th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement 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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