Catering supplies

Tender description

Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of catering consumables and equipment to NHS Supply Chain depots via the Stocked/Blue Diamond route or direct to customers via the eDirect/direct route to market. This framework agreement is for 24 months with the option to extend for two periods of 12 months, up to 24 months in total. It is anticipated that in the first 24 months of the framework agreement the value of purchases will be circa GBP 25 300 000, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement. It is anticipated that the expenditure of the 4-year term of the framework agreement will be in the region of GBP 58 400 000. The figures for the total estimated value are based on that initial expenditure and include a forecast for growth. This lot is for the supply of disposable catering products of various sizes including but not limited to: — cups and lids, — disposable cutlery, — film and foil, — food packaging, — straws — foils — tableware, — paper bags, — sustainable disposables. All accessories relating to catering disposables are included within this lot. Applicants who wish to submit a tender for this lot must tender for all products listed within this lot. The products within this lot are supplied to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the Stock, Blue Diamond and eDirect Routes. This lot is for the supply of disposable cups including but not limited to: — vending cups, — cold water cups. Applicants who wish to submit a tender for this lot must tender for all products listed within this lot. The products within this lot are supplied to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the Stocked, Blue Diamond or eDirect route. This lot is for the supply of non-disposable tableware and catering products of various sizes including but not limited to: — catering clothing, — crockery, — cutlery, — vitrified hotel ware, — cookware, — glassware, — tableware, — thermometers, — jugs and tumblers, — patient hydration, — light domestic catering equipment. All accessories relating to non disposable catering ware are included within this lot. Applicants which wish to submit a tender for this lot must tender for all products listed within this lot. The products within this lot are supplied to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the Stock, Blue Diamond and eDirect Routes. This lot is for the supply of NHS Branded Crockery of various sizes including but not limited to: — NHS branded plates, — NHS branded bowls, — NHS branded cups, — NHS branded saucers. Applicants who wish to submit a tender for this lot must tender for all products listed within this lot. The products within this lot are supplied to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the Stock, Blue Diamond and eDirect Routes. This lot includes the supply of various types of commercial catering equipment including: food preparation, cooking, refrigeration and washing equipment. Products include but shall not be limited to: — microwaves, — grills, — griddles, — blenders, — mixers, — slicers, — mincers, — bain marries, — refrigeration, — warewashing, — prime cooking, — serving counters, — heated displays, — gas/electric ovens, and — grills and fryers. All accessories relating to capital and 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. The products within this lot are supplied to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the eDirect or Direct Route. This lot includes the supply of various types of food transportation systems to enable customers to transport food from kitchens to wards in various temperature states (frozen, ambient or heated). Products include but shall not be limited to: — food transportation systems; — cook-serve, cook-chill or cook-freeze food service trolleys; — docking stations; — hot and refrigerated systems; — tray service trolleys for clean and used plates; and — specialist equipment for individual barcoded plated meals. All accessories relating to food transportation systems are included within this lot. Applicants may tender for one, more than one or all of the product lines listed within this lot. The products within this lot are supplied to the NHS Supply Chain customer base via the eDirect or Direct Route.