Official UK procurement notice
Infant Feeding and Associated Accessories
Authority: NHS Supply Chain (NHS & healthcare)·Consortium: 2 public authorities
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe framework agreement will look to include the following range of products:
Infant Food and Formula - Infant formula ready to feed; infant formula powdered, Infant food for specialist medical purposes, infant meals, Sucrose solution, Sterilised water, Infant Feeding Equipment, Accessories and Post Pregnancy Products, Infant feeding bottles teats, cups, beakers and specialist feeders; breast pumps, collection sets and components; secure milk storage; accessories including infant soothers, sterilisers, bottle warmers, Nipple shields/Breast shields, Breast Shells, Nipple formers, Breast Pads, Thermo/Hydro Gel Pads, Nipple Cream, Infant feeding education and training resources
It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of £6,600,000 to £6,700,000 in the first year 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. The estimated value over the total framework agreement term is £26,800,000.
CPV: Baby care products · Baby food · Infant soother, pacifier and dummy · Parenteral feeding solutions · Special nutritional products · Teats, nipple shields and similar articles for babies
How this framework works
From the published notice- Bids received
- 11 bids on the busiest of 2 lots · 18 suppliers appointed
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published valueLot #1Infant Food and FormulaAwardedPublished value£4,800,000
Infant Food and Formula - Infant formula ready to feed; infant formula powdered; Infant food for specialist medical purposes; infant meals; Sucrose solution ;Sterilised water
Lot #2Infant Feeding Equipment, Accessories and Post Pregnancy ProductsAwardedPublished value£20,300,000
Baby bottles (disposable, reusable, with or without teats) tamper evident bottle caps, bottle sealing machines,, feeding cups, baby cups (single and double handled), beakers (single or dual handled),special needs feeder, weaning/training cup, teats (latex, latex-free, silicone and specialist variants), soothers/pacifiers (latex, latex-free, silicone and specialist variants), sterilisers (electric and microwave), steriliser bags, breast pumps (single and double, manual and electric variants), sterile milk collection systems, nipple shields and shells, breast/nipple creams, breast/nursing pads and shells, soothing pads, thermo/hydro gel pads, breast pump accessories and replacement parts.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- “Infant Feeding and Associated Accessories” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 25 Apr 2023, 09:22 BST
- Last source update
- 3 Nov 2023, 14:23 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- 30 May 2023 – …
- FTS notice number
2023/S 000-032621- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c3c7Find a Tender
Publisher note: Through continued market engagement, we recognise the need to review the Framework Agreement to reflect market changes to ensure that the NHS has access to the latest products and technologies . We also recognised that there could be issues with supply over the term of the Framework Agreement. We are, therefore, proposing that as part of the two 12 month extensions of the Framework Agreement for all Lots outlined within the ITT allows for reopening of Framework Agreement to allow any supplier (existing or new supplier) the opportunity to propose product innovations and development ideas that is made available on the market. This will be done through the range extension process only, this is to ensure that we can offer the latest products and associated technologies available to the NHS. These specifications have been developed to support the inclusion of product and/or technology which was not available at the time of the original tender. In relation to issues with supply (Supplier Resilience) of any of the product lines under any lot, we are also proposing the ability to reopen the Framework Agreement at any point during the term of the Framework Agreement. In an event where we identify that an existing supplier is unable to supply a particular product line (in any of the lots) to the participating authorities at any point during the term of the Framework Agreement, that they were originally awarded, we will have the ability to reopen the Framework Agreement in order to appoint a new supplier onto the Framework Agreement to provide such a product line. If existing suppliers are able to provide that particular product line, we will also have the right to reopen the Framework Agreement. As an awarded supplier, to one or more of these Lots, you will be consulted on any changes or additions proposed via innovation/development as well as any issues in regards to any Supplier Resilience. You will also be given the opportunity to also propose any product innovation or development and/or whether you have the availability to supply the products in an event that another existing supplier is unable to supply such a product line. In both instances of reopening the Framework Agreement (Product Innovation/development and Supplier Resilience) we will ensure that we will notify the market in line with the relevant advertising requirements at the time and via our eProcurement Platform. New suppliers and existing suppliers who propose or offer innovation/development or where there is a Supplier Resilience issue in any of the product lines within a Lot will have to meet specified requirements which include, and are not limited to, passing the product innovation MedTech Mandation route (if a product innovation/development proposal), adhering to the product specification and industry standards, ability to provide product support, and financial requirements before appointment to a Framework Agreement. If the Supplier or new supplier is successful in meeting the requirements then that supplier will be awarded a contract under the Framework Agreement either under the new Lot 3 – for any product Innovation/development or under the Lot in which the Supplier Resilience has occurred and not any other Lot.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 30 May 2023, 11:59 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 30 May 2023, 13:00 BST
Timeline
30 May 2023 → 3 Nov 2023 · 3 dates- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown30 May 2023, 11:59 BST
- Bids opened30 May 2023, 13:00 BST
- Notice published3 Nov 2023, 14:23 GMT
Notice history
2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 3 Nov 2023- Status changed to complete3 Nov 2023, 14:23 GMT
- Buyer details updated3 Nov 2023, 14:23 GMT
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast2 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.
Contracts
Infant Food and Formula
- Signed
- 16 Oct 2023
- Value
- £4,800,000
- Status
- active
Infant Feeding Equipment, Accessories and Post Pregnancy Products
- Signed
- 16 Oct 2023
- Value
- £20,300,000
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Infant Food and Formula | 8bids | — | — | — |
| 2 · Infant Feeding Equipment, Accessories and Post Pregnancy Products | 11bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeFramework contractors & participating bidders
18 commercial parties on the notice- Alcado LimitedFramework contractor
- Ardo medical LtdFramework contractor
- BABEASE FOODS LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Central Medical Supplies LimitedFramework contractor
- GBUK Enteral LtdFramework contractor
- H.J. HEINZ FOODS UK LIMITEDFramework contractor
- HiPP UK LtdFramework contractor
- Inspiration HealthcareFramework contractor
- Kendal Nutricare LtdFramework contractor
- Laborie Medical Technologies LtdFramework contractor
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- MAM UK LtdFramework contractor
- Medela UK LtdFramework contractor
- Medicare ColgateFramework contractor
- NestleFramework contractor
- Newell BrandsFramework contractor
- Nutricia LtdFramework contractor
- Sharon Services (UK) LtdFramework contractor
- Sinapi BiomedicalFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria