Catering Consumables and Equipment 2025

Description

Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply Catering Consumables and Equipment to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stock route or direct to customers via the eDirect/Direct route to market. The ranges of products available under the framework agreement include; Disposable and re-usable plates, bowls, cups, cutlery and other consumables, Commercial Catering Equipment, Food Transportation Systems and Electronic Meal Ordering systems. This framework agreement is for a total of 48 months. Precise quantities are unknown, it is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 57,600,000 and GBP 105,800,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement. Lot 1: Catering Consumables – Disposables Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Disposable Catering Consumables to NHS Supply Chain depots via the stocked route or direct to customers via eDirect route to market. Products include but are not limited to; disposable cups, napkins, cutlery, food packaging, film and foil, tableware, plates and bowls, straws and stirrers. Applicants who wish to submit a tender for this lot must bid for all products listed within this lot. NHS Supply Chain intends to award to four highest ranking Applicants. NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to re-open competition under this framework agreement with the successfully awarded applicants. Please note product testing may be used at any point during the tender process and throughout the life of the framework agreement. As evidence of compliance to the specification, applicants may be required to submit ward ready samples for each tendered product Free of Charge. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 34,000,000 and GBP 48,000,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Lot 2: Vending and Cold-Water Cups Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Vending and Cold-Water Cups to NHS Supply Chain depots via the stocked route or direct to customers via eDirect route to market. Products include but are not limited to; disposable vending cups for use with hot and cold contents. Applicants who wish to submit a tender for this lot must bid for all products listed within this lot. NHS Supply Chain intends to award to four highest ranking Applicants. NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to re-open competition under this framework agreement with the successfully awarded applicants. Please note product testing may be used at any point during the tender process and throughout the life of the framework agreement. As evidence of compliance to the specification, applicants may be required to submit ward ready samples for each tendered product Free of Charge. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 4,400,000 and GBP 5,000,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Lot 3: Catering Consumables – Non-Disposables Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Non-Disposable Catering Consumables to NHS Supply Chain depots via the stocked route or direct to customers via eDirect route to market. Products include but are not limited to; crockery, cutlery, glassware, jugs and tumblers, specialist patient feeding, specialist patient hydration and light domestic catering equipment. Applicants who wish to submit a tender for this lot must bid for all products listed within this lot. NHS Supply Chain intends to award to four highest ranking Applicants. NHS Supply Chain reserves the right to re-open competition under this framework agreement, with the successfully awarded applicants. Please note product testing may be used at any point during the tender process and throughout the life of the framework agreement. As evidence of compliance to the specification, applicants may be required to submit ward ready samples for each tendered product Free of Charge. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 7,600,000 and GBP 15,200,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Lot 4: Commercial Catering Equipment with Associated Accessories and Light Equipment Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Commercial Catering Equipment direct to customers via eDirect/Direct route to market. Products include but not limited to are: - Capital Equipment: Refrigeration, prime cooking, ovens, grills and fryers, blast chillers, serving counters, heated counters, dishwashers, griddles, sealing machines & accessories; - Light Equipment: Kettles, microwaves, mixers, slicers, blenders, toasters, beverage machines. - Maintenance and warranties at point of sale and during the life time of the Framework Agreement via the provider of the equipment or OEM only. - Service elements: delivery, install, commissioning and recycling All accessories relating to commercial catering equipment are included within this lot. Applicants may tender for one, more than one or all of the product lines listed within this lot. NHS Supply Chain intends to award all Applicants who meet or exceed a hurdle of 50% per product line. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 4,400,000 and GBP 11,200,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Lot 5: Food Transportation Systems and Associated Accessories Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Food Transportation Equipment direct to customers via the eDirect/Direct route to market. Products include but are not limited to; - Regeneration Trolleys, Cook-serve, Cook-chill and Cook-freeze, - Docking stations, - Tray service trolleys, - Specialist equipment for individual bar-coded plated meals, - Associated accessories & relevant technologies - Maintenance and warranties at point of sale and during the life time of the Framework Agreement via the provider of the equipment or OEM only. - Service elements: delivery, install, comissioning and recycling Applicants may tender for one, more than one or all of the product lines listed within this lot. NHS Supply Chain intends to award all Applicants who meet or exceed a hurdle of 50% per product line. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 7,200,000 and GBP 16,800,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement. Lot 6: Meal Ordering Systems and Associated Accessories Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Cloud Hosted and On Premise Electronic Meal Ordering Systems Solutions and Associated Accessories direct to customers via the Direct route to market. Applicants may bid for either Cloud Hosted or On Premise Hosted or both. Applicants must bid for all scenarios within their chosen hosting type. NHS Supply Chain intends to award all Applicants who meet or exceed a hurdle of 50%. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 4,000,000 and GBP 8,000,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.