- 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) sought
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).
Lot 1. Hospital Use Cow & Gate Ready to Feed Infant Formula
Description
Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeksthrough 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 2. Hospital Use Aptamil Ready to Feed Infant Formulas
Description
Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeksthrough 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 3. Hospital Use SMA Ready to Feed Infant Formulas
Description
Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeksthrough 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 4. Hospital Use HiPP Organic Ready to Feed Infant Formula
Description
Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeksthrough 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 5. Hospital Use Kendamil Ready to Feed Infant Formula
Description
Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeksthrough 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 6. Hospital Use Teat Units
Description
Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeksthrough 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).
Contract 1. Infant Formula and Teat Units
Lots
Lot 1. Hospital Use Cow & Gate Ready to Feed Infant Formula
Supplier
Contract value
- £356,490 excluding VAT
- £356,490 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
6 November 2025
Contract dates
- 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.
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
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 contract value quoted allows for potential growth and increases to the service.
CPV classifications
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15884000 - Baby food
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Not mandatory based upon contract value.
Contract 2. Infant Formula and Teat Units
Lots
Lot 2. Hospital Use Aptamil Ready to Feed Infant Formulas
Supplier
Contract value
- £733,879.80 excluding VAT
- £733,879.80 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
6 November 2025
Contract dates
- 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.
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
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 contract value quoted allows for potential growth and increases to the service.
CPV classifications
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15884000 - Baby food
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Not mandatory based upon contract value.
Contract 3. Infant Formula and Teat Units
Lots
Lot 3. Hospital Use SMA Ready to Feed Infant Formulas
Supplier
Contract value
- £165,346.08 excluding VAT
- £165,346.08 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
6 November 2025
Contract dates
- 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.
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
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 contract value quoted allows for potential growth and increases to the service.
CPV classifications
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15884000 - Baby food
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Not mandatory based upon contract value.
Contract 4. Infant Formula and Teat Units
Lots
Lot 4. Hospital Use HiPP Organic Ready to Feed Infant Formula
Supplier
Contract value
- £5,436.51 excluding VAT
- £5,436.51 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
6 November 2025
Contract dates
- 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.
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
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 contract value quoted allows for potential growth and increases to the service.
CPV classifications
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15884000 - Baby food
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Not mandatory based upon contract value.
Contract 5. Infant Formula and Teat Units
Lots
Lot 5. Hospital Use Kendamil Ready to Feed Infant Formula
Supplier
Contract value
- £10,356.15 excluding VAT
- £10,356.15 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
6 November 2025
Contract dates
- 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.
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
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 contract value quoted allows for potential growth and increases to the service.
CPV classifications
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15884000 - Baby food
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Not mandatory based upon contract value.
Contract 6. Infant Formula and Teat Units
Lots
Lot 6. Hospital Use Teat Units
Supplier
Contract value
- £823,533.11 excluding VAT
- £988,239.73 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
6 November 2025
Contract dates
- 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.
Main procurement category
Goods
Options
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 contract value quoted allows for potential growth and increases to the service.
CPV classifications
- 33681000 - Teats, nipple shields and similar articles for babies
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Not mandatory based upon contract value.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
HIPP UK LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZLX-6469-JNDZ
The Annex, Hurst Grove Sandford Lane
Reading
RG10 0SQ
United Kingdom
Email: helen.farnsworth@hipp.co.uk
Region: UKJ11 - Berkshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 4. Infant Formula and Teat Units
KENDAL NUTRICARE LTD
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWGZ-5271-YMNY
1 Mint Bridge Road
Kendal
LA9 6NL
United Kingdom
Region: UKD12 - East Cumbria
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 5. Infant Formula and Teat Units
MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYXP-9254-JYBJ
Mediq House Arundel Avenue
Derby
DE74 2HJ
United Kingdom
Email: mediquktenders@mediq.co.uk
Region: UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 6. Infant Formula and Teat Units
NESTLE UK LTD.
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXPX-7433-LCMR
Nestle Uk Ltd.
York
YO31 8TA
United Kingdom
Region: UKE21 - York
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 3. Infant Formula and Teat Units
Nutricia Ireland
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJQM-1973-NBYQ
Nutricia Ireland Limited, Block 1, Deansgrange Business Park, Deansgrange
Co. Dublin
A94 P9T3
Ireland
Email: izabella.hayes@nutricia.com
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Infant Formula and Teat Units
Contract 2. Infant Formula and Teat Units
Contracting authorities
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLQJ-5727-JCLR
Trust Headquarters, 2nd Floor, Non Clinical Support Building, Royal Victoria Hospital
Belfast
BT12 6BA
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, Antrim Area Hospital, 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 & Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLGY-6381-WWWR
Trust Headquarters, 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 & 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.