--- title: "Provisions of Fresh Non-Prepared & Prepared Fruit, Vegetables and Salads" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-158617" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-158617" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-158617.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-158617.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2026-01-05" --- # Provisions of Fresh Non-Prepared & Prepared Fruit, Vegetables and Salads Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-kuma6s-158617 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-158617) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-158617.json) ## Summary NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed a procurement for the provision of fresh non-prepared and prepared fruits, vegetables, and salads. The process involved an open procedure, under the category of goods, with a focus on direct supply to sites across NHS Wales. This procurement covered two regional lots: one for Mid & North Wales and another for Mid & South Wales. The awards were finalised with contracts signed on 10 October 2025. The procurement aimed to enhance NHS Wales's supply chain efficiency in the health sector and was governed by regulations adhering to public law. Key evaluation criteria included environmental sustainability and pricing, ensuring a balance between cost-effectiveness and ecological considerations. The procurement process oversaw multiple bids, including contributions from SMEs and large enterprises. The tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of fresh produce, particularly those capable of meeting large-scale demands and sustainability requirements. Large enterprises like Dole Foodservice and SMEs like W.R. BISHOP (HEPWORTH PARC) LIMITED have successfully secured contracts, highlighting opportunities for a range of business sizes. The participation of diverse suppliers demonstrates the procurement's potential to foster business growth through substantial contract values, as evidenced by contracts valued at £441,291.78 and £1,613,686.91 for the respective lots. Businesses with capabilities in logistics, competitive pricing, and an emphasis on environmentally sustainable practices are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders within the healthcare sector. ## Notice NHS Wales procurement for provision of fresh prepared and non-prepared fruit, vegetables and salad for direct supply to sites across NHS Wales. ### Lot Information Mid & North Wales Lot 1 is a regional lot for direct supply to NHS Wales Health Boards/ sites in North and Mid Wales. The lot comprises core and non-core product lines. All core products were required to be tendered for in order for submissions to be deemed compliant. Mid & South Wales Lot 2 is a regional lot for direct supply to NHS Wales Health Boards/ sites in South and Mid Wales. The lot comprises core and non-core product lines. All core products were required to be tendered for in order for submissions to be deemed compliant. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158617 | | 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 | 5 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £2,054,977 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | DOLE FOODSERVICE; W.R. BISHOP (HEPWORTH PARC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts - 03212000 - Potatoes and dried vegetables - 03212100 - Potatoes - 03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts - 03221000 - Vegetables - 03221100 - Root and tuber vegetables - 03221110 - Root vegetables - 03221200 - Fruit vegetables - 03221320 - Salad leaves - 03222110 - Tropical fruit - 03222200 - Citrus fruit - 15872300 - Herbs ## Release History - 5 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=158617 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN575244 Provisions of Fresh Non-Prepared & Prepared Fruit, Vegetables and Salads - NHS Wales procurement for provision of fresh prepared and non-prepared fruit, vegetables and salad for direct supply to sites across NHS Wales. ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-158617 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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