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Purchase of Ward Based Catering Trolleys

Awarded to AFE Group Limited T/A Falcon Foodservice Equipment, Alliance Disposables ltd, Arrow County Supplied Ltd +15 more

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board(buyer)

Published
Published 9 September 2024
Deadline
Closed 9 October 2024

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Overview

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board procured ward-based catering trolleys to support safe, efficient meal delivery to patients while maintaining food quality and nutritional standards. The contract, valued at approximately £96.4 million, was awarded in February 2026 to a consortium of 18 suppliers including Falcon Foodservice Equipment, Bunzl UK Ltd, Hobart UK, Nisbets Limited, and others.

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Lots (6)

  • Catering Consumables – Disposables

    Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) had a requirement for the purchase of ward-based catering trolleys to support the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of meals to patients while maintaining food quality and meeting nutritional care standards.

    £48,000,000Won by Alliance Disposables ltdWon by Banner Group LtdWon by Bunzl UK LtdWon by Lyreco UK LimitedWon by Socamel UK Ltd
  • Vending and Cold-Water Cups

    Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Vending and Cold-Water Cups to NHS Supply Chain depots via the stocked route or direct to customers via eDirect route to market. Products include but are not limited to; disposable vending cups for use with hot and cold contents. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that expenditure will be in the region of GBP 4,400,000 and GBP 5,000,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

    £5,000,000Won by Alliance Disposables ltdWon by Arrow County Supplied LtdWon by Banner Group LtdWon by Praxis Medical Limited
  • Catering Consumables – Non-Disposables

    Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Non-Disposable Catering Consumables to NHS Supply Chain depots via the stocked route or direct to customers via eDirect route to market. Products include but are not limited to; crockery, cutlery, glassware, jugs and tumblers, specialist patient feeding, specialist patient hydration and light domestic catering equipment. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that expenditure will be in the region of GBP 7,600,000 and GBP 15,200,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

    £15,200,000Won by Alliance Disposables ltdWon by Banner Group LtdWon by Lyreco UK LimitedWon by Nisbets Limited Catering Equipment Supplies
  • Commercial Catering Equipment with Associated Accessories and Light Equipment

    Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Commercial Catering Equipment direct to customers via eDirect/Direct route to market. Products include but not limited to are: - Capital Equipment: Refrigeration, prime cooking, ovens, grills and fryers, blast chillers, serving counters, heated counters, dishwashers, griddles, sealing machines & accessories; - Light Equipment: Kettles, microwaves, mixers, slicers, blenders, toasters, beverage machines. - Maintenance and warranties at point of sale and during the life time of the Framework Agreement via the provider of the equipment or OEM only. - Service elements: delivery, install, commissioning and recycling All accessories relating to commercial catering equipment are included within this lot. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that expenditure will be in the region of GBP 4,400,000 and GBP 11,200,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

    £11,200,000Won by Alliance Disposables ltdWon by Banner Group LtdWon by BGL Rieber LtdWon by Bunzl UK Ltd t/a Lockhart Catering EquipmentWon by Burlodge LtdWon by AFE Group Limited T/A Falcon Foodservice EquipmentWon by ITW Ltd t/a Hobart UKWon by Instock LtdWon by Lyreco UK LimitedWon by Maidaid HalcyonWon by Nisbets Limited Catering Equipment SuppliesWon by RH Hall (Microwave) LtdWon by Stephens Catering Equipment Co Ltd
  • Food Transportation Systems and Associated Accessories

    Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Food Transportation Equipment direct to customers via the eDirect/Direct route to market. Products include but are not limited to; - Regeneration Trolleys, Cook-serve, Cook-chill and Cook-freeze, - Docking stations, - Tray service trolleys, - Specialist equipment for individual bar-coded plated meals, - Associated accessories & relevant technologies - Maintenance and warranties at point of sale and during the life time of the Framework Agreement via the provider of the equipment or OEM only. - Service elements: delivery, install, commissioning and recycling Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 7,200,000 and GBP 16,800,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

    £16,800,000Won by BGL Rieber LtdWon by Bunzl UK Ltd t/a Lockhart Catering EquipmentWon by Burlodge LtdWon by E & R Moffat LtdWon by AFE Group Limited T/A Falcon Foodservice EquipmentWon by Stephens Catering Equipment Co Ltd
  • Meal Ordering Systems and Associated Accessories

    Non-exclusive framework agreement for the supply of Cloud Hosted and On Premise Electronic Meal Ordering Systems Solutions and Associated Accessories direct to customers via the Direct route to market. Applicants may bid for either Cloud Hosted or On Premise Hosted or both. Applicants must bid for all scenarios within their chosen hosting type. NHS Supply Chain intends to award all Applicants who meet or exceed a hurdle of 50%. Additional information: Precise quantities are unknown. It is anticipated that initial expenditure will be in the region of GBP 4,000,000 and GBP 8,000,000 throughout the duration of this framework agreement. However, this is an approximate only and the values may vary depending on the requirements of those bodies purchasing under the Framework Agreement.

    £8,000,000

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£104,200,000
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
9 September 2024
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Servery countersKitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering suppliesKitchen equipmentKitchenwareCrockeryCups and glassesCupsDrinking glasses+45 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£96,399,968
Award date
18 February 2026
Contract period
— → 4 February 2029
Winners
  • AFE Group Limited T/A Falcon Foodservice Equipment
  • Alliance Disposables ltd
  • Arrow County Supplied Ltd
  • BGL Rieber Ltd
  • Banner Group Ltd
  • Bunzl UK Ltd
  • Bunzl UK Ltd t/a Lockhart Catering Equipment
  • Burlodge Ltd
  • E & R Moffat Ltd
  • ITW Ltd t/a Hobart UK
  • Instock Ltd
  • Lyreco UK Limited
  • Maidaid Halcyon
  • Nisbets Limited Catering Equipment Supplies
  • Praxis Medical Limited
  • RH Hall (Microwave) Ltd
  • Socamel UK Ltd
  • Stephens Catering Equipment Co Ltd

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    21 May 2026

  2. Contract

    13 May 2025

  3. Tender Update

    10 September 2024

  4. Contract Notice

    9 September 2024

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