Scope
Description
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) provides health services to a population of around 472,400 people living within Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
As part of the service provided by the Health Board, the Patient Catering Department provide food and drink to all patients to ensure they receive all necessary nutrients to aid their recovery. As part of this process, they produce a lot of the meals internally at the Central Production Unit (CPU) with these then distributed across the sites.
Therefore, CAVUHB require the supply of aluminium foil containers and the lids for the storage of the meals that are produced. These containers must be standardised to ensure there is no deviation in the service provided. The following sizes of containers and lids are required:
350 grams
800 grams
1400 grams
The containers must comply with all food safety regulations, be 100% recyclable and tolerate temperatures of -24°c to
+180°C.
The lids must be uncoated, 100% recyclable and consist of a cardboard lid with foil underside.
Total value (estimated)
- £219,000 excluding VAT
- £262,800 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2027
- Possible extension to 30 November 2028
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 39221130 - Food containers
Contract locations
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Engagement
Engagement deadline
10 September 2025
Engagement process description
Please reach out if you would like to discuss this opportunity in more detail.
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
11 September 2025
Contracting authority
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
Woodland House, Maes-Y-Coed Road
Cardiff
CF14 4HH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Harry Davies
Email: Harry.Davies6@wales.nhs.uk
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales