- Lot 1. Hospital Use Cow & Gate Ready to Feed Infant Formula
- Lot 2. Hospital Use Aptamil Ready to Feed Infant Formulas
- Lot 3. Hospital Use SMA Ready to Feed Infant Formulas
- Lot 4. Hospital Use HiPP Organic Ready to Feed Infant Formula
- Lot 5. Hospital Use Kendamil Ready to Feed Infant Formula
- Lot 6. Hospital Use Teat Units
Scope
Reference
5920756
Description
Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks
through this tender opportunity to appoint suppliers for the supply and delivery of Infant Formula and Teat Units to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).
Total value (estimated)
- £2,024,755.85 excluding VAT
- £2,180,919.13 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2030
- Possible extension to 30 November 2032
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for a period or periods together
totalling no more than 24 months.
Extension exercised where the Buyer gives the Supplier no less than 3 Months' written
notice before this Contract expires.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right
to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated
values quoted in FRM03.N38 allow for potential growth and increases to the service.
Main procurement category
Goods
Contract locations
- UKN0 - Northern Ireland
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Hospital Use Cow & Gate Ready to Feed Infant Formula
Description
Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks
through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of Hospital Use Cow & Gate Ready to Feed Infant Formula Infant to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).
Lot value (estimated)
- £515,701.80 excluding VAT
- £515,701.80 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15884000 - Baby food
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Hospital Use Aptamil Ready to Feed Infant Formulas
Description
Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks
through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of Hospital Use Aptamil Ready to Feed Infant Formula Infant to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).
Lot value (estimated)
- £574,668 excluding VAT
- £574,668 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15884000 - Baby food
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Hospital Use SMA Ready to Feed Infant Formulas
Description
Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks
through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of Hospital Use SMA Ready to Feed Infant Formula Infant to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).
Lot value (estimated)
- £153,569.67 excluding VAT
- £153,569.67 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15884000 - Baby food
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Hospital Use HiPP Organic Ready to Feed Infant Formula
Description
Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks
through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of Hospital Use HiPP Organic Ready to Feed Infant Formula Infant to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15884000 - Baby food
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Hospital Use Kendamil Ready to Feed Infant Formula
Description
Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks
through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of Hospital Use Kendamil Ready to Feed Infant Formula Infant to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).
Lot value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15884000 - Baby food
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Hospital Use Teat Units
Description
Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks
through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery of Hospital Use Teat Units to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).
Lot value (estimated)
- £780,816.38 excluding VAT
- £936,979.66 including VAT
CPV classifications
- 33681000 - Teats, nipple shields and similar articles for babies
Same for all lots
Contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Hospital Use Cow & Gate Ready to Feed Infant Formula
Lot 2. Hospital Use Aptamil Ready to Feed Infant Formulas
Lot 3. Hospital Use SMA Ready to Feed Infant Formulas
Lot 4. Hospital Use HiPP Organic Ready to Feed Infant Formula
Lot 5. Hospital Use Kendamil Ready to Feed Infant Formula
Lot 6. Hospital Use Teat Units
As stated in the Tender documentation.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Hospital Use Cow & Gate Ready to Feed Infant Formula
Lot 2. Hospital Use Aptamil Ready to Feed Infant Formulas
Lot 3. Hospital Use SMA Ready to Feed Infant Formulas
Lot 4. Hospital Use HiPP Organic Ready to Feed Infant Formula
Lot 5. Hospital Use Kendamil Ready to Feed Infant Formula
Lot 6. Hospital Use Teat Units
As stated in the Tender documentation.
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 August 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
8 September 2025, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
31 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quality - Mandatory Quality (Specification) | Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation. |
Quality |
| Price | 100% as detailed in the Tender documentation. |
Price |
| Quality - Mandatory Quality (Product Assessment) | Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation. |
Quality |
Weighting description
The Award Criteria is as detailed in the Tender documentation.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authorities
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLQJ-5727-JCLR
A Floor, Belfast City Hospital, Lisburn Road
Belfast
BT9 7AB
United Kingdom
Email: utilfood.sourcing@hscni.net
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBRP-6676-CQZY
Bretten Hall, Bush Road
Antrim
BT41 2RL
United Kingdom
Email: utilfood.sourcing@hscni.net
Region: UKN0D - Antrim and Newtownabbey
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLGY-6381-WWWR
Ulster Hospital, Upper Newtownards Rd
Belfast
BT16 1RH
United Kingdom
Email: utilfood.sourcing@hscni.net
Region: UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJCC-1957-RCGP
Craigavon Area Hospital, 68 Lurgan Road
Portadown
BT63 5QQ
United Kingdom
Email: utilfood.sourcing@hscni.net
Region: UKN07 - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Western Health and Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTVW-2397-PWCT
Altnagelvin Area Hospital, Glenshane Road
Londonderry
BT47 6SB
United Kingdom
Email: utilfood.sourcing@hscni.net
Region: UKN0A - Derry City and Strabane
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service
Summary of their role in this procurement: Tendering service for Health Service NI entities.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWNJ-1991-NGDW
77 Boucher Crescent
Belfast
BT12 6HU
United Kingdom
Email: utilfood.sourcing@hscni.net
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Contact organisation
Contact Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service for any enquiries.