Catering Consumables and Equipment 2025

Tender description

Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply 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. The ranges of products available under the framework agreement include; Disposable and re-usable plates, bowls, cups and cutlery, Cooking Equipment & Food Transportation 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 61,200,000 and GBP 87,240,000 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: Disposable Consumables Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Disposable Catering Consumables to NHS Supply Chain depots via the stocked/Blue Diamond route or direct to customers via eDirect route to market. Products include but are not limited to; disposable hot cups, napkins, cutlery, food packaging, film and foil, tablewear, plates and bowls, straws and stirrers. 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 40,800,000 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 2: Vending Consumables Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Vending Consumables to NHS Supply Chain depots via the stocked/Blue Diamond 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. 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 4,840,000 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: Non-Disposable Consumables Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Non-Disposable Catering Consumables to NHS Supply Chain depots via the stocked/Blue Diamond 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 and specialist patient hydration. 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 8,000,000 and GBP 12,000,000 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 4: Catering Equipment Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Catering Equipment direct to customers via eDirect/Direct route to market. Products that are included but not limited to are: - Capital Equipment - Refrigeration, prime cooking, ovens, grills and fryers, blast chillers, serving counters, heated counters, dishwashers, griddles; - Light Equipment - Kettles, microwaves, mixers, slicers, blenders, toasters, beverage machines. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 4,400,000 and GBP 8,800,000 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 5: Food Transportation Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Food Transportation Equipment direct to customers via eDirect/Direct route to market. Products include but are not limited to; - Regeneration Trolleys, Cook-serve, Cook-chill and Cook-freeze - Food service trolleys, - Docking stations, - Tray service trolleys, - Specialist equipment for individual bar-coded plated meals, - Associated accessories & relevant technologies Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 10,400,000 and GBP 20,800,000 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.