National Framework Agreement for the provision of an enteral feeding accessories delivery service
Estimated value
—
Awarded value
£16.0m
Suppliers
5
Lots
1
Published
04 Jun 2026
Description
The aim of the proposed framework is to provide products to support the use of enteral feed systems. Traditionally, organisations have obtained the accessories alongside the main enteral feed items. This framework will provide an alternative procurement route for organisations looking to source enteral feed accessories separately to the main feed items. The proposed scope is for the provision of an enteral feeding accessory products service to patients in both clinical and community settings.
Scope
- Reference
- F/080/EPAS/26/MH
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 12 Jun 2026 to 12 Jun 2028Possible extension to 12 Jun 2030
The Term of the Framework Agreement shall be two years with an option to extend twice for a further one year on each occasion. The Framework Agreement will run for a maximum four year term, however call-off Contracts may exceed this period provided that these Call-off Contracts are awarded and commence within the Framework Agreement Term.
- CPV classifications
- 33140000331900003361200085312200
- Contract locations
- UK, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | — | quality | 80.00% |
| Social Value | — | quality | 10.00% |
| Commercial | — | price | 10.00% |
Participation
Conditions suppliers must meet to bid.
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT Pack, in the procurement specific questionnaire (Questionnaire 1). The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire (Questionnaire 1 of the ITT Pack and the Instructions and Guidance to Tenderers (Document 1 of the ITT Pack).
The conditions of participation relating to the technical ability are set out in the ITT Pack, in the procurement specific questionnaire (Questionnaire 1). The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire (Questionnaire 1 of the ITT Pack and the Instructions and Guidance to Tenderers (Document 1 of the ITT Pack).
Submission & procedure
- Procedure
- Open procedure
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£16.0m
Award date
03 Jun 2026
Contract start
16 Jun 2026
Contract end
16 Jun 2028
Awarded suppliers· 5 suppliers
Awarded 03 Jun 2026 · Contract period 16 Jun 2026 — 16 Jun 2028
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| Title | Type | Value | Published |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Framework Agreement for the provision of an enteral feeding accessories delivery service | contract | — | 01 Jul 2026 |
| Suction Consumables | contract | — | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Enteral Feeding, Bile Bags and Associated Products | contract | — | 29 May 2025 |
| Suction Consumables & Theatre Fluid Waste Management Systems | contract | — | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Enteral Feeding Products | contract | — | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Cooled radiofrequency ablation system | contract | £22k | 08 Dec 2023 |
| Neuromodulation Devices Consumables and Associated Products 2023 | contract | — | 24 Nov 2023 |
| Airway Management Products and Associated Equipment | call off | £3.2m | 06 Nov 2023 |
| Airway Management Products and Associated Equipment | contract | — | 06 Nov 2023 |
| Airways Management Products | contract | — | 28 Aug 2023 |