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
Description of possible extension:
An option to extend for a further year at the sole discretion of the Health Board
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 39221130 - Food containers
Contract locations
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 October 2025, 4:00pm
Tender submission deadline
13 October 2025, 1:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
28 November 2025
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 28 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Price | 60.00% |
| Technical | Quality | 20.00% |
| Samples | Quality | 20.00% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
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Technical specifications to be met
https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
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Contracting authority
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
4-5 Charnwood Court,
Cardiff
CF14 4HH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Harry Davies
Email: Harry.Davies6@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales