Scope
Reference
F/80/EPAS/26/MH
Description
The aim of the proposed framework is to provide products to support the use of enteral feed systems. Traditionally, organisations have obtained the accessories alongside the main
enteral feed items. This framework will provide an alternative procurement route for organisations looking to source enteral feed accessories separately to the main feed items.
The proposed scope is for the provision of an enteral feeding accessory products service to patients in both clinical and community settings.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £19,000,000 excluding VAT
- £22,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 June 2026 to 12 June 2028
- Possible extension to 12 June 2034
- 8 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
- 33612000 - Medicinal products for functional gastrointestinal disorders
- 85312200 - Homedelivery of provisions
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
27 February 2026
Engagement process description
The purpose of this engagement notice is to invite suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement with a view to developing the authority's requirements and preparing tender documents. Suppliers participating in this market consultation are not guaranteed to receive either an Invitation to Tender (if Invitations to Tender are issued), or a place on any framework agreement which may be awarded following an Invitation to Tender.
Please email info@coch-cps.co.uk to express interest in taking part in this market engagement process. We will then be in contact to arrange the next steps.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
27 March 2026
Contracting authority
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- NHS Organisation Data Service: RJR
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGCG-2135-TXWL
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH2 1UL
United Kingdom
Email: info@coch-cps.co.uk
Region: UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Organisation type: Public authority - central government