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title: "Ambient Groceries"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-131990"
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source: "Sell2Wales"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)"
published: "2023-06-13"
---

# Ambient Groceries

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-kuma6s-131990

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services is awarding a contract for the supply of Ambient Groceries. This tender is in the award stage and has been completed. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure. The contract was signed on June 1, 2023, with a total value of £2,787,945.25 GBP. The location for delivery is sites engaged in the management and/or support of healthcare in Wales. This opportunity falls under the industry category of 'Health & Education'.

This contract for the supply of Ambient Groceries presents business opportunities for suppliers of various scales, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Harlech Foodservice Ltd and Argies Coffee, as well as large companies such as Brake Bros. Ltd and United Biscuits (UK) Ltd. Businesses interested in providing goods related to groceries, hot beverages, cooking oils, and other related products to healthcare facilities in Wales should consider participating in this tender to expand their market presence and contribute to healthcare service provisions.

## Notice

Supply of Ambient Groceries to organisations and sites engaged in the management and/or support of the healthcare of populations within Wales or for which they are responsible.

### Lot Information

Direct Delivery A- General Groceries

Lot 1 is an all Wales lot for direct supply to NHS Wales sites. The lot is comprised of core and non-core product lines. It was mandatory that all core products were tendered for in order to be considered compliant.

Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Direct Delivery B- General Groceries

Lot 2 is an all Wales lot for direct supply to NHS Wales sites. The lots is comprised of core and non-core product lines. It was mandatory that all core products were tendered for in order to be considered compliant.

Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Direct Delivery- Hot Beverages

Lot 3 is an all Wales lot for direct supply to NHS Wales sites. The lot is comprised of core and non-core product lines. It was mandatory that all core products were tendered for in order to be considered compliant.

Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Direct Delivery- Instant Gluten Free Mixes

Lot 4 is an all Wales lot for direct supply to NHS Wales sites. The lots is comprised of core and non-core product lines. It was mandatory that all core products were tendered for in order to be considered compliant.

Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Direct Delivery- Retail Hot Beverages

Lot 5 is an all Wales lot for direct supply to NHS Wales sites. The lots is comprised of core and non-core product lines. It was mandatory that all core products were tendered for in order to be considered compliant.

Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Direct Delivery- Cooking Oil Delivery & Collection

Lot 6 is an all Wales lot for direct supply of cooking oil and collection of used cooking oil to NHS Wales sites.

Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Stores- Various Mixes

Lot 7 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales.

Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Stores- Breakfast Cereals

Lot 8 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales.

Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Stores- Canned

Lot 9 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales.

Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Stores- Various

Lot 10 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales

Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Stores- Condiments, Herbs & Spices

Lot 11 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales.

Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Stores- Dried Rice, Pasta, Pulses, Fruit & Nuts

Lot 12 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales.

Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Stores- Flour

Lot 13 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales.

Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Stores- Coffee

Lot 14 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales.

Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Stores- Other Hot Beverages

Lot 15 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales.

Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Stores- Long Life Milks, Cream & Custard

Lot 16 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales.

Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Stores- Preserves & Spreads

Lot 17 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales.

Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Stores- Stocks & Bouillon

t Lot 18 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales.

Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Stores- Sugar & Sweeteners

t Lot 19 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) for distribution to sites across NHS Wales.

Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations.

Stores- Biscuits

Lot 20 is an all Wales lot for supply to the three NHS Wales regional stores (Bridgend, Denbigh and Newport) as well as the Welsh Blood Service Stores, for distribution to sites across NHS Wales.

Options: Within the scope of the CPV codes referenced and within the limitations of regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=131990 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,589,262 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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 | CF15 7QZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ARGIES COFFEE; BRAKE BROS.; CASTELL HOWELL FOODS; HARLECH FOODSERVICE; JDE PROFESSIONAL; LAKELAND DAIRIES; UNITED BISCUITS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 03211300 - Rice
- 03212200 - Dried leguminous vegetables and pulses
- 03222000 - Fruit and nuts
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15240000 - Canned or tinned fish and other prepared or preserved fish
- 15331423 - Canned tomatoes
- 15331460 - Canned vegetables
- 15332100 - Processed fruit
- 15332200 - Jams and marmalades; fruit jellies; fruit or nut purée and pastes
- 15411200 - Cooking oil
- 15511210 - UHT milk
- 15512900 - Whipping cream
- 15612130 - Plain flour
- 15612190 - Self-raising flour
- 15612410 - Cake mixes
- 15612420 - Baking mixes
- 15613000 - Cereal grain products
- 15613310 - Prepared breakfast cereals
- 15800000 - Miscellaneous food products
- 15821200 - Sweet biscuits
- 15831000 - Sugar
- 15831200 - White sugar
- 15840000 - Cocoa; chocolate and sugar confectionery
- 15850000 - Pasta products
- 15851100 - Uncooked pasta
- 15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products
- 15861000 - Coffee
- 15864100 - Teabags
- 15870000 - Condiments and seasonings
- 15871000 - Vinegar; sauces; mixed condiments; mustard flour and meal; prepared mustard
- 15871200 - Sauces, mixed condiments and mixed seasonings
- 15871270 - Mixed condiments
- 15880000 - Special nutritional products
- 15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods
- 15891000 - Soups and broths
- 15891610 - Mixes for stocks
- 15893000 - Dry goods
- 15893100 - Food mixes
- 15893200 - Dessert mixes
- 15894000 - Processed food products
- 15897000 - Canned goods and field rations
- 15897200 - Canned goods

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=131990

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN440686
  Ambient Groceries - Supply of Ambient Groceries to organisations and sites engaged in the management and/or support of the healthcare of populations within Wales or for which they are responsible.

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-131990

## Provenance

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