Official UK procurement notice
Infant Formula and Teat Units
Procurement agent: Belfast Health and Social Care Trust·On behalf of: Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service
What is being bought6 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionBusiness 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).
CPV: Baby food · Food, beverages, tobacco and related products · Teats, nipple shields and similar articles for babies
Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure
6 lots · all with a published value (£2,024,756 together) · same conditions of participation on every lotLot #1Hospital Use Cow & Gate Ready to Feed Infant FormulaAwardedRenewalPublished value£515,702
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).
- Economic & financial standing
As stated in the Tender documentation.
- Technical & professional ability
As stated in the Tender documentation.
Lot #2Hospital Use Aptamil Ready to Feed Infant FormulasAwardedRenewalPublished value£574,668
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).
- Economic & financial standing
As stated in the Tender documentation.
- Technical & professional ability
As stated in the Tender documentation.
Lot #3Hospital Use SMA Ready to Feed Infant FormulasAwardedRenewalPublished value£153,570
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).
- Economic & financial standing
As stated in the Tender documentation.
- Technical & professional ability
As stated in the Tender documentation.
Lot #4Hospital Use HiPP Organic Ready to Feed Infant FormulaAwardedRenewalPublished value£0
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).
- Economic & financial standing
As stated in the Tender documentation.
- Technical & professional ability
As stated in the Tender documentation.
Lot #5Hospital Use Kendamil Ready to Feed Infant FormulaAwardedRenewalPublished value£0
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).
- Economic & financial standing
As stated in the Tender documentation.
- Technical & professional ability
As stated in the Tender documentation.
Lot #6Hospital Use Teat UnitsAwardedRenewalPublished value£780,816
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).
- Economic & financial standing
As stated in the Tender documentation.
- Technical & professional ability
As stated in the Tender documentation.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- Economic & financial standing
As stated in the Tender documentation.
- Technical & professional ability
As stated in the Tender documentation.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 17 Apr 2025, 13:03 BST
- Last source update
- 18 Nov 2025, 14:11 GMT
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 31 Oct 2025
- Authority reference
5920756- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-046769- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0504ccFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 8 Sept 2025, 15:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 29 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
17 Apr 2025 → 1 Dec 2025 · 11 dates- Planning notice published17 Apr 2025, 13:03 BST
- Market engagement12 May 2025, 23:59 BST
What you need to do now. 1. If you are not registered on eTendersNI, please do so as soon as possible. 2. Request a copy of the following documents from [email protected] : a. CP13 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Explanatory Document v1.0 5920756; and b. CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire v1 5920756 (and accompanying appendices). All completed responses must be submitted via [email protected] no later than 15:00, Monday 12th May 2025. Please note that estimated date of publication of contract notice - is only an anticipated date and subject to change.
- Next notice expected25 Jul 2025, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published7 Aug 2025, 10:18 BST
- Clarification questions by29 Aug 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission deadline8 Sept 2025, 15:00 BST
- Assessment summaries sent369 days ago23 Oct 2025, 00:00 BST
- Award decision expected by359 days ago31 Oct 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Standstill ends356 days ago3 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Latest notice published342 days ago18 Nov 2025, 14:11 GMT
- Contract starts329 days ago1 Dec 2025
Notice history
11 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 17 Apr 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published17 Apr 2025, 13:03 BSTUK2
- Tender notice published7 Aug 2025, 10:18 BSTUK4
- Published value published: £2,024,7567 Aug 2025, 10:18 BST
- Status changed to active7 Aug 2025, 10:18 BST
- Procurement method changed7 Aug 2025, 10:18 BST
- Deadline published: 8 Sept 2025, 15:00 BST7 Aug 2025, 10:18 BST
- Buyer details updated7 Aug 2025, 10:18 BST
- Contract award notice published23 Oct 2025, 15:19 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete23 Oct 2025, 15:19 BST
- Contract signature expected4 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMTscheduled
- Contract details notice published18 Nov 2025, 14:11 GMTUK7
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2025-04: 1 release · 17 Apr 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Hospital Use Cow & Gate Ready to Feed Infant Formula1 award | |||
| Nutricia Ireland Ltd1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2030 · up to 30 Nov 2032Extensions: 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 contract value quoted allows for potential growth and increases to the service. | £356,490 | 23 Oct 2025 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Hospital Use Aptamil Ready to Feed Infant Formulas1 award | |||
| Nutricia Ireland Ltd1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2030 · up to 30 Nov 2032Extensions: 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 contract value quoted allows for potential growth and increases to the service. | £733,880 | 23 Oct 2025 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Hospital Use SMA Ready to Feed Infant Formulas1 award | |||
| Nestle UK Ltd1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2030 · up to 30 Nov 2032Extensions: 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 contract value quoted allows for potential growth and increases to the service. | £165,346 | 23 Oct 2025 | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · Hospital Use HiPP Organic Ready to Feed Infant Formula1 award | |||
| HiPP UK LtdSME1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2030 · up to 30 Nov 2032Extensions: 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 contract value quoted allows for potential growth and increases to the service. | £5,437 | 23 Oct 2025 | Awarded |
| Lot 5 · Hospital Use Kendamil Ready to Feed Infant Formula1 award | |||
| Kendal Nutricare1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2030 · up to 30 Nov 2032Extensions: 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 contract value quoted allows for potential growth and increases to the service. | £10,356 | 23 Oct 2025 | Awarded |
| Lot 6 · Hospital Use Teat Units1 award | |||
| MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2030 · up to 30 Nov 2032Extensions: 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 contract value quoted allows for potential growth and increases to the service. | £823,533 | 23 Oct 2025 | Awarded |
Contracts
Infant Formula and Teat Units · Nutricia Ireland Ltd
- Signed
- 6 Nov 2025
- Value
- £356,490
- Period
- 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2030 · up to 30 Nov 2032 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 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 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.
No agreed KPIs: Not mandatory based upon contract value.
Infant Formula and Teat Units · Nutricia Ireland Ltd
- Signed
- 6 Nov 2025
- Value
- £733,880
- Period
- 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2030 · up to 30 Nov 2032 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 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 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.
No agreed KPIs: Not mandatory based upon contract value.
Infant Formula and Teat Units · Nestle UK Ltd
- Signed
- 6 Nov 2025
- Value
- £165,346
- Period
- 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2030 · up to 30 Nov 2032 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 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 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.
No agreed KPIs: Not mandatory based upon contract value.
Infant Formula and Teat Units · HiPP UK LtdSME
- Signed
- 6 Nov 2025
- Value
- £5,437
- Period
- 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2030 · up to 30 Nov 2032 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 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 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.
No agreed KPIs: Not mandatory based upon contract value.
Infant Formula and Teat Units · Kendal Nutricare
- Signed
- 6 Nov 2025
- Value
- £10,356
- Period
- 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2030 · up to 30 Nov 2032 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 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 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.
No agreed KPIs: Not mandatory based upon contract value.
Infant Formula and Teat Units · MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED
- Signed
- 6 Nov 2025
- Value
- £823,533
- Period
- 1 Dec 2025 – 30 Nov 2030 · up to 30 Nov 2032 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- 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 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.
No agreed KPIs: Not mandatory based upon contract value.
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Hospital Use Cow & Gate Ready to Feed Infant Formula | 1final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Hospital Use Aptamil Ready to Feed Infant Formulas | 1final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Hospital Use SMA Ready to Feed Infant Formulas | 1final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 4 · Hospital Use HiPP Organic Ready to Feed Infant Formula | 1final-stage tenders | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 · Hospital Use Kendamil Ready to Feed Infant Formula | 1final-stage tenders | 0 | 0 | — |
| 6 · Hospital Use Teat Units | 2final-stage tenders | 1 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
6 public bodies on the noticeClients of the procurement agent
- Northern Health and Social Care TrustContracting authorityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations apply
- Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics ServiceProcess contact pointProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyTendering service for Health Service NI entities.
- South Eastern Health & Social Care TrustContracting authorityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations apply
- Southern Health and Social Care TrustContracting authorityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations apply
- Western Health & Social Care TrustContracting authorityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations apply
Bidders & participating suppliers
9 commercial parties on the notice- HIPP UK LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- HIPP UK LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- KENDAL NUTRICARE LTDAwarded supplier
- KENDAL NUTRICARE LTDAwarded supplier
- MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITEDAwarded supplier
- NESTLE UK LTD.Awarded supplier
- NESTLE UK LTD.Awarded supplier
- Nutricia IrelandAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (14)
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