Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Supply Chain
Wellington House, 133-155 Waterloo Road
London
SE1 8UG
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Infant Feeding and Associated Accessories
Reference number
T5WH11
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33750000 - Baby care products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The 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.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £26,800,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Infant Food and Formula
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 15880000 - Special nutritional products
- 15884000 - Baby food
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance
It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Infant Food and Formula - Infant formula ready to feed; infant formula powdered; Infant food for specialist medical purposes; infant meals; Sucrose solution ;Sterilised water
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Infant Feeding Equipment, Accessories and Post Pregnancy Products
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33681000 - Teats, nipple shields and similar articles for babies
- 33692210 - Parenteral feeding solutions
- 33711770 - Infant soother, pacifier and dummy
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UK - United Kingdom
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated that the Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months (2 years) with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months (2 years). For the full 48 months (four years) if extended.
two.2.14) Additional information
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
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
25 April 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
"The purpose of this notice is to draw attention to a pre-tender webinar for the upcoming Infant Feeding and Associated Accessories Tender, it is anticipated the this will take place on Thursday 30 March at 1300 hours. As a minimum the webinar will cover the below points.
• Scope
• Tender Process
• Electronic Tendering Portal
To express you interest in the upcoming pre-tender webinar.
1) Use URL eProcurement Portal (jaggaer.com) to access the NHS Supply Chain Procurement portal.
2) If not yet registered:
• click on the “Register Here” link to access the registration page, and complete the registration pages as guided by the
If registration has been completed:
• Login with URL eProcurement Portal (jaggaer.com).
• On the landing page select “SQs Open to All Supplies” screen to open the list of new Prior Information Notices.
• Select the relevant Prior information Notice.
• Select express an interest.
• Complete the relevant question and respond.
The invitation to tender will be the subject of a separate notice and it is that notice to which potential suppliers will need to respond at the appropriate time.
Lot structures above are subject to change.
As part of this opportunity, we reserve the right to explore other options, such as Agile frameworks.
NHS Supply Chain intends to enter into arrangements under which it will be entitled to purchase supplies and/or services which it will make available for purchase by:
1) Any NHS trust.
2) Any other NHS entity.
3) Any government department, agency, or other statutory body and/or
4) Any private sector entity active in the UK healthcare sector.
Only NHS Supply Chain can order from the framework agreement and enter into contracts under it. The framework agreement between NHS Supply Chain and successful suppliers will reserve the right to purchase the same or similar supplies from suppliers not appointed to the framework agreement at its sole discretion."