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Contract Award Notice

Infant Feeding and Associated Accessories

  • First published: 05 March 2020
  • Last modified: 05 March 2020
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Summary

OCID:
Published by:
The Collaborative Procurement Partnership LLP acting on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd a Ma
Authority ID:
AA78964
Publication date:
05 March 2020
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Term and pre-term infant feed including: powdered infant formula, gluten free powdered infant formula,prepared ready to use infant formula including hungry, gluten free and low allergen variants, breast milk fortifier,breakfast meals for babies (fruit and/or cereal based such as rice or oats), savoury meals for babies (to have an appetising taste and smell with taste characteristics tending to umami, not sweet), desserts for babies (taste characteristics to be sweet), infant snacks including biscuits, infant drinks including distilled water, flavoured water and fruit juices.

Full notice text

Contract award notice

Results of the procurement procedure

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1) Name and addresses

The Collaborative Procurement Partnership LLP acting on behalf of Supply Chain Coordination Ltd a Management Function of NHS Supply Chain

Foxbridge way

Normanton

WF6 1TL

UK

Contact person: Shane Murphy

Telephone: +44 7970504023

E-mail: shane.murphy@supplychain.nhs.uk

NUTS: UKE4

Internet address(es)

Main address: www.supplychain.nhs.uk

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

National or federal agency/office

I.5) Main activity

Health

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Infant Feeding and Associated Accessories

II.1.2) Main CPV code

33750000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

The framework agreement will look to include the following range of products: milks prepared feed, powdered milk, breast milk fortifier, drinks, distilled water, fruit juice and meals, infant meal from 4 months, infant meal from 7 months, infant snacks, infant desserts, infant breakfast, infant bottles, disposable, reusable, feeding cups, teats — latex, latex free, specialist, soothers — latex, latex free, specialist, sterilisers, breast pumps and accessories, breast pump, nipple shields, breast pads, breast creams, breast pump sets, protective membrane. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 8 000 000 in the first year of this framework agreement, however this is approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement. The estimated value over the total framework agreement term is 32 000 000.

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

II.1.7) Total value of the procurement

Value excluding VAT: 8 000 000.00  GBP

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Infant Food

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

15884000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK


Main site or place of performance:

Various sites throughout the UK.

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Term and pre-term infant feed including: powdered infant formula, gluten free powdered infant formula,prepared ready to use infant formula including hungry, gluten free and low allergen variants, breast milk fortifier,breakfast meals for babies (fruit and/or cereal based such as rice or oats), savoury meals for babies (to have an appetising taste and smell with taste characteristics tending to umami, not sweet), desserts for babies (taste characteristics to be sweet), infant snacks including biscuits, infant drinks including distilled water, flavoured water and fruit juices.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality / Weighting: 28

Quality criterion: Product research and development / Weighting: 8

Quality criterion: Inventory / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Marketing / Weighting: 6

Quality criterion: Sustainability / Weighting: 8

Cost criterion: Financial evaluation / Weighting: 40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The framework agreement will have an initial term of will 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a total period of 24 months.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of 2 800 000 in the first year of this framework agreement, however this is approximate only and the value may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the framework agreement.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Feeding Accessories

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

33750000

33700000

33692210

33711770

33681000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Infant bottles (disposable, reusable, with or without teats) tamper evident bottle caps, bottle sealing machines, finger feeding devices, feeding cups, infant cups (single and double handled), beakers (single or dual handled), special needs feeder, weaning/training cup, teats (latex, latex-free, silicone and specialist variants), soothers/pacifiers (latex, latex-free, silicone and specialist variants), sterilisers (electric and microwave), steriliser bags,breast pumps (single and double, manual and electric variants), sterile milk collection systems, nipple shields and shells, breast/nipple creams, breast/nursing pads and shells, soothing pads, thermo/hydro gel pads, breast pump accessories and replacement parts.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion: Sales, service and quality / Weighting: 28

Quality criterion: Product research and development / Weighting: 8

Quality criterion: Inventory / Weighting: 10

Quality criterion: Marketing / Weighting: 6

Quality criterion: Sustainability / Weighting: 8

Cost criterion: Financial evaluation / Weighting: 40

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

The framework agreement will have an initial term of will 24 months with an option to extend incrementally.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system

The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S:

2019/S 110-267809

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 1

Title: Infant Food

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

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V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 5

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Babease Ltd

London

UK

NUTS: UKI45

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Danone Nutricia Early Life Nutrition

Trowbridge

UK

NUTS: UKK15

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

HiPP UK Ltd

Reading

UK

NUTS: UKJ11

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Kendal Nutricare Ltd

Kendal

UK

NUTS: UKD12

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Nestle UK Ltd

Gatwick

UK

NUTS: UKJ27

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:

Total value of the contract/lot: : 2 800 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section V: Award of contract

Lot No: 2

Title: Feeding Accessories

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

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V.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 11

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Alcado Ltd

London

UK

NUTS: UKI51

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ardo Medical Ltd

Taunton

UK

NUTS: UKK23

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Central Medical Supplies Ltd

Leek

UK

NUTS: UKG24

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Nutricia Ltd

Trowbridge

UK

NUTS: UKK15

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

GBUK Enteral Ltd

Selby

UK

NUTS: UKE2

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Henleys Medical Supplies Ltd

Welwyn Garden City

UK

NUTS: UKH23

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Mapa Spontex UK Ltd

Worcester

UK

NUTS: UKG12

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Medela UK Ltd

Manchester

UK

NUTS: UKD3

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Medicare Colgate Ltd

Cullompton

UK

NUTS: UKK4

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Nestle UK Ltd

Gatwick

UK

NUTS: UKJ27

The contractor is an SME: No

V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Robinson Healthcare Ltd

Worksop

UK

NUTS: UKF15

The contractor is an SME: Yes

V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Total value of the contract/lot: : 5 200 000.00  GBP

V.2.5) Information about subcontracting

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

During the next 24 months it is anticipated that NHS Supply Chain will be approaching all successfully awarded suppliers with the opportunity of adding a NHS Branded version of readymade infant formula.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

UK

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

02/03/2020

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
33750000 Baby care products Personal care products
15884000 Baby food Special nutritional products
33711770 Infant soother, pacifier and dummy Perfumes and toiletries
33692210 Parenteral feeding solutions Medical solutions
33700000 Personal care products Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
33681000 Teats, nipple shields and similar articles for babies Pharmaceutical articles

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

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ID Description
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About the buyer

Main contact:
shane.murphy@supplychain.nhs.uk
Admin contact:
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Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
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