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Nutritional Products Framework

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT) · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 28 Sept 2026, 16:37.

Opportunity overview

Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) is publishing this tender advertisement on behalf of HSC for the procurement of nutritional products, devices, consumables and associated services via the Nutritional Products Framework. The tender consists of five (5) lots.

Classification

  • CPV15880000 — Special nutritional products

Lots

  • Oral Nutritional Supplements£92.6k
  • Tube Feeds£185.2k
  • Pumps, Administration Sets and Associated Services£185.2k
  • Consumables£7.4m
  • Homecare Services£1.4m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
6512868
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Main Procurement Category
goods
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Submission only via the eTendersNI [Ref: 6512868] 'Call for Tender' (CfT) page. Submission of Lot 4 - Benchtop Assessment samples must be submitted and received by PaLS before the tender submission deadline closes. Instructions and address for sending samples is available within the CP21 Tender Assessment Methodology. https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/cft/prepareViewCfTWS.do?resourceId=6512868

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
28 Oct 2026, 23:59

Enquiry period

Ends
21 Oct 2026, 23:59

Expected award period

Ends
11 Feb 2027, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Oral Nutritional Supplements
Description
Provision of Oral Nutritional Supplements
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
115,764
Amount
92,611.2
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Lot 1 - Oral Nutritional Products Quality Assessment

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
ACBS Approved Products
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Governance and Risk
Description
Pass/Fail - Products must have a system for identification of products for reducing risk of incorrect selection.
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Product Composition / Characteristics
Description
Pass/Fail - Full compositional/ characteristics data must be available on request for all products.
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Product Support and Associated Services
Description
Pass/Fail - Support of the product must be available, to include: client support, patient support, product development, management information or other means of demonstrating support for the product.

Contract period

Starts
1 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
29 Feb 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
28 Feb 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The initial periods of this framework is for one (1) Year with possible extension periods of 36 months. Additionally, where required the Buyer retains the right to extend this framework for any periods up to 18 months via the clause referenced in 'Special Term 2' of the Mid-Tier Award Form included in the tender documents.
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Tube Feeds
Description
Provision of Tube Feeds
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
231,528
Amount
185,222.4
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Lot 2 - Tube Feeds

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
ACBS Approved Products
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Governance and Risk
Description
Pass/Fail - Products must have a system for identification of products for reducing risk of incorrect selection.
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Product Composition / Characteristics
Description
Pass/Fail - Full compositional/ characteristics data must be available on request for all products.
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Product Support and Associated Services
Description
Pass/Fail - Support of the product must be available, to include: client support, patient support, product development, management information or other means of demonstrating support for the product.

Contract period

Starts
1 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
29 Feb 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
28 Feb 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The initial periods of this framework is for one (1) Year with possible extension periods of 36 months. Additionally, where required the Buyer retains the right to extend this framework for any periods up to 18 months via the clause referenced in 'Special Term 2' of the Mid-Tier Award Form included in the tender documents.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Pumps, Administration Sets and Associated Services
Description
Provision of Pumps, Administration Sets and Associated Services
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
231,528
Amount
185,222.4
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Lot 3 - Feeding Pumps

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Governance and Risk
Description
Pass/Fail - Products must have a system for identification of products for reducing risk of incorrect selection.
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Compliance with Medical Devices Regulations and EU Authorisations
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
Product Support and Associated Services
Description
Pass/Fail - Support of the product must be available, to include: client support, patient support, product development, management information or other means of demonstrating support for the product.

Contract period

Starts
1 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
29 Feb 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
28 Feb 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The initial periods of this framework is for one (1) Year with possible extension periods of 36 months. Additionally, where required the Buyer retains the right to extend this framework for any periods up to 18 months via the clause referenced in 'Special Term 2' of the Mid-Tier Award Form included in the tender documents.
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Consumables
Description
Provision of Consumables
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
9,261,120
Amount
7,408,896
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Lot 4 - Consumables

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Compliance with Medical Devices Regulations and EU Authorisation
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Governance and Risk
Description
Pass/Fail - Products must have a system for identification of products for reducing risk of incorrect selection.
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
ENFit Compatibility
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Product Support and Associated Services
Description
Support of the product must be available, to include: client support, patient support, product development, management information or other means of demonstrating support for the product.
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Provision of Samples/ Benchtop Assessment
Description
Pass/Fail

Contract period

Starts
1 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
29 Feb 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
28 Feb 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The initial periods of this framework is for one (1) Year with possible extension periods of 36 months. Additionally, where required the Buyer retains the right to extend this framework for any periods up to 18 months via the clause referenced in 'Special Term 2' of the Mid-Tier Award Form included in the tender documents.
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Homecare Services
Description
Provision of Homecare Services
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
1,736,460
Amount
1,389,168
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Weighting Description
Lot 5 - Homecare Services

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Compliance with Medical Devices Regulations and EU Authorisation
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Governance and Risk
Description
Products must have a system for identification of products for reducing risk of incorrect selection.
Criterion 3
Type
quality
Name
ENFit Compatibility
Description
Pass/Fail
Criterion 4
Type
quality
Name
Product Support and Associated Services
Description
Support of the product must be available, to include: client support, patient support, product development, management information or other means of demonstrating support for the product.
Criterion 5
Type
quality
Name
Social Value
Description
Scored out of 0,1,2,4 and 5. Assessment rationale available in CP21 Tender Assessment Methodology.

Contract period

Starts
1 Mar 2027, 00:00
Ends
29 Feb 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
28 Feb 2031, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The initial periods of this framework is for one (1) Year with possible extension periods of 36 months. Additionally, where required the Buyer retains the right to extend this framework for any periods up to 18 months via the clause referenced in 'Special Term 2' of the Mid-Tier Award Form included in the tender documents.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
15880000
Description
Special nutritional products
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
15880000
Description
Special nutritional products
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
15880000
Description
Special nutritional products
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
15880000
Description
Special nutritional products
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
15880000
Description
Special nutritional products

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
091517-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
28 Sept 2026, 15:17
Format
text/html

Planning and budget

No Engagement Notice Rationale
N/A - PME was published. Further information available in the Tender Assessment Methodology.

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT)
Id
GB-PPON-PLQJ-5727-JCLR

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PLQJ-5727-JCLR

Address

Street Address
Trust Headquarters, 2nd Floor, Non Clinical Support Building, Royal Victoria Hospital
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT12 6BA
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN06

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Organisation 2
Name
Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT)
Id
GB-PPON-PGWQ-9948-YGNJ

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PGWQ-9948-YGNJ

Address

Street Address
45 Bush Road
Locality
Antrim
Postal Code
BT41 2RL
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN0D

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Organisation 3
Name
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (SEHSCT)
Id
GB-PPON-PLGY-6381-WWWR

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PLGY-6381-WWWR

Address

Street Address
Trust Headquarters, Ulster Hospital, Upper Newtownards Rd
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT16 1RH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN0E

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Organisation 4
Name
Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT)
Id
GB-PPON-PTVW-2397-PWCT

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PTVW-2397-PWCT

Address

Street Address
Altnagelvin Area Hospital, Glenshane Road
Locality
Derry/Londonderry
Postal Code
BT47 6SB
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN0A

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Organisation 5
Name
Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT)
Id
GB-PPON-PJCC-1957-RCGP

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PJCC-1957-RCGP

Address

Street Address
Craigavon Area Hospital, 68 Lurgan Road
Locality
Portadown
Postal Code
BT63 5QQ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN07

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Organisation 6
Name
Strategic Planning and Performance Group (SPPG)
Id
GB-PPON-PTLM-8233-CDNV

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PTLM-8233-CDNV

Address

Street Address
12-22 Linenhall Street
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT2 8BS
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN06

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Organisation 7
Name
Department of Health Northern Ireland (DoHNI)
Id
GB-PPON-PMMR-4168-NYRN

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PMMR-4168-NYRN

Address

Street Address
Castle Buildings, Stormont
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT4 3SQ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN06

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
publicAuthorityCentralGovernment
Description
Public authority - central government
Organisation 8
Name
Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS)
Id
GB-PPON-PWNJ-1991-NGDW
Role Details
BSO PaLS is facilitating this tendering procedure on behalf of the participating contracting authorities as listed within this notice.

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PWNJ-1991-NGDW

Address

Street Address
77 Boucher Crescent
Locality
Belfast
Postal Code
BT12 6HU
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKN06

Contact

Roles

procuringEntity
processContactPoint

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Belfast · UKN06 · BT12 6BA · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 091517-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·