The NPS is tendering to procure a Framework Agreement for the Supply and Distribution of Packaged Foods and Beverages. The purpose of this procurement is to identify bidders which represent, from the point of view of the NPS and representatives from its Customer Organisations, the most economically advantageous solution for the supply and distribution of specified delivered products as specified within this notice and accompanying Invitation to Tender.

The NPS intends to award a number of places on the framework lots to a pre determined maximum number of successful bidders as defined within each lot description. The Framework Agreement is scheduled to commence in November 2017, let for an initial period of 2 years, with an option to extend for a further 2 years (on a year on year basis).

The Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation can be accessed via https://etenderwales.bravosolution.co.uk. Site registration is free of charge.

This Framework lot is for the supply and distribution of Frozen Products. There are 32 geographical zones within this lot with the following overall indicative expenditure values for the initial term of the agreement (2 years):-

GBP 28800000.00 exc vat

Zones =

Zone 1 Blaenau Gwent

Zone 2 Bridgend

Zone 3 Caerphilly

Zone 4 Cardiff

Zone 5 Carmarthenshire

Zone 6 Ceredigion

Zone 7 Conwy

Zone 8 Denbighshire

Zone 9 Flintshire

Zone 10 Gwynedd

Zone 11 Isle Of Anglesey

Zone 12 Merthyr Tydfil

Zone 13 Monmouthshire

Zone 14 Neath Port Talbot

Zone 15 Newport

Zone 16 Pembrokeshire

Zone 17 Powys– North

Zone 18 Powys — South

Zone 19 Rhondda Cynon Taf

Zone 20 City and County of Swansea

Zone 21 Torfaen

Zone 22 Vale of Glamorgan

Zone 23 Wrexham

Zone 24 Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board

Zone 25 Aneurin Bevan Health Board

Zone 26 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Zone 27 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Zone 28 Cwm Taf Health Board

Zone 29 Hywel Dda Health Board

Zone 30 Powys Teaching Health Board

Zone 31 Velindre NHS Trust

Zone 32 All Wales

The aforementioned Lots and their associated Geographical Zones are not restricted to specific Customer Organisations i.e. Customer Organisations can commission through any of the lots and the associated geographical zones.

The purpose of this procurement is to identify Bidders which represents, from the point of view of the NPS and representatives from its Customer Organisations, the most economically advantageous solution for the supply and distribution of specified delivered products as specified within this ITT.

The NPS intends to award this lot to a maximum of 5 Framework Providers per geographical zone.

This Framework lot is for the supply and distribution to NHS Stores — of Flour. There is 1 Zone (which includes 3 delivery locations) within this lot with the following indicative overall expenditure values for the initial term of the agreement (2 years):-

24000.00 GBP exc vat

Zone 33 NHS Stores:-

The aforementioned Lots and their associated Zones are not restricted to specific Customer Organisations i.e. Customer Organisations can commission through any of the lots and the associated geographical zones.

The purpose of this procurement is to identify Bidders which represents, from the point of view of the NPS and representatives from its Customer Organisations, the most economically advantageous solution for the supply and distribution of specified delivered products as specified within this ITT.

The NPS intends to award this lot on the basis of one primary and two contingent Framework Providers per zone.

This Framework lot is for the supply and distribution to NHS Stores — of Jams and Preserves. There is 1 Zone (which includes 3 delivery locations) within this lot with the following overall indicative expenditure values for the initial term of the agreement (2 years):-

50000.00 GBP exc vat

Zone 33 NHS Stores:-

The aforementioned Lots and their associated Zones are not restricted to specific Customer Organisations i.e. Customer Organisations can commission through any of the lots and the associated geographical zones.

The purpose of this procurement is to identify Bidders which represents, from the point of view of the NPS and representatives from its Customer Organisations, the most economically advantageous solution for the supply and distribution of specified delivered products as specified within this ITT.

The NPS intends to award this lot on the basis of one primary and two contingent Framework Providers per zone.

This Framework lot is for the supply and distribution to NHS Stores — of Stock, Bouillon and Gravy Mix. There is 1 Zone (which includes 3 delivery locations) within this lot with the following overall indicative expenditure values for the initial term of the agreement (2 years):-

46000.00 GBP exc vat

Zone 33 NHS Stores:-

The aforementioned Lots and their associated Zones are not restricted to specific Customer Organisations i.e. Customer Organisations can commission through any of the lots and the associated geographical zones.

The purpose of this procurement is to identify Bidders which represents, from the point of view of the NPS and representatives from its Customer Organisations, the most economically advantageous solution for the supply and distribution of specified delivered products as specified within this ITT.

The NPS intends to award this lot on the basis of one primary and two contingent Framework Providers per zone.

This Framework lot is for the supply and distribution to NHS Stores — of Sugar. There is 1 Zone (which includes 3 delivery locations) within this lot with the following indicative overall expenditure values for the initial term of the agreement (2 years):-

80000.00 GBP exc vat

Zone 33 NHS Stores:-

The aforementioned Lots and their associated Zones are not restricted to specific Customer Organisations i.e. Customer Organisations can commission through any of the lots and the associated geographical zones.

The purpose of this procurement is to identify Bidders which represents, from the point of view of the NPS and representatives from its Customer Organisations, the most economically advantageous solution for the supply and distribution of specified delivered products as specified within this ITT.

The NPS intends to award this lot on the basis of one primary and two contingent Framework Providers per zone.

This Framework lot is for the supply and distribution to NHS Stores — of Fruit Juices including fruit juice cuplets. There is 1 Zone (which includes 3 delivery locations) within this lot with the following overall indicative expenditure values for the initial term of the agreement (2 years):-

240000.00 GBP exc vat

Zone 33 NHS Stores:-

The aforementioned Lots and their associated Zones are not restricted to specific Customer Organisations i.e. Customer Organisations can commission through any of the lots and the associated geographical zones.

The purpose of this procurement is to identify Bidders which represents, from the point of view of the NPS and representatives from its Customer Organisations, the most economically advantageous solution for the supply and distribution of specified delivered products as specified within this ITT.

The NPS intends to award this lot on the basis of one primary and two contingent Framework Providers per zone.

This Framework lot is for the supply and distribution to NHS Stores — of Drinking Squash. There is 1 Zone (which includes 3 delivery locations) within this lot with the following indicative overall expenditure values for the initial term of the agreement (2 years):-

60000.00 GBP exc vat

Zone 33 NHS Stores:-

The aforementioned Lots and their associated Zones are not restricted to specific Customer Organisations i.e. Customer Organisations can commission through any of the lots and the associated geographical zones.

The purpose of this procurement is to identify Bidders which represents, from the point of view of the NPS and representatives from its Customer Organisations, the most economically advantageous solution for the supply and distribution of specified delivered products as specified within this ITT.

The NPS intends to award this lot on the basis of one primary and two contingent Framework Providers per zone.

This Framework lot is for the supply and distribution of Soft Beverages, Bottled Water, Confectionery, Crisps and Snacks. There are 32 geographical zones within this lot with the following overall indicative expenditure values for the initial term of the agreement (2 years):-

GBP 8300000.00 exc vat

Zones =

Zone 1 Blaenau Gwent

Zone 2 Bridgend

Zone 3 Caerphilly

Zone 4 Cardiff

Zone 5 Carmarthenshire

Zone 6 Ceredigion

Zone 7 Conwy

Zone 8 Denbighshire

Zone 9 Flintshire

Zone 10 Gwynedd

Zone 11 Isle Of Anglesey

Zone 12 Merthyr Tydfil

Zone 13 Monmouthshire

Zone 14 Neath Port Talbot

Zone 15 Newport

Zone 16 Pembrokeshire

Zone 17 Powys– North

Zone 18 Powys — South

Zone 19 Rhondda Cynon Taf

Zone 20 City and County of Swansea

Zone 21 Torfaen

Zone 22 Vale of Glamorgan

Zone 23 Wrexham

Zone 24 Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board

Zone 25 Aneurin Bevan Health Board

Zone 26 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Zone 27 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Zone 28 Cwm Taf Health Board

Zone 29 Hywel Dda Health Board

Zone 30 Powys Teaching Health Board

Zone 31 Velindre NHS Trust

Zone 32 All Wales

The aforementioned Lots and their associated Geographical Zones are not restricted to specific Customer Organisations i.e. Customer Organisations can commission through any of the lots and the associated geographical zones.

The purpose of this procurement is to identify Bidders which represents, from the point of view of the NPS and representatives from its Customer Organisations, the most economically advantageous solution for the supply and distribution of specified delivered products as specified within this ITT.

The NPS intends to award this lot to a maximum of 5 Framework Providers per geographical zone.

This Framework lot is for the supply and distribution to NHS Stores — of Other Cereals, Pasta and Rice. There is 1 Zone (which includes 3 delivery locations) within this lot with the following overall indicative expenditure values for the initial term of the agreement (2 years):-

120000.00 GBP exc vat

Zone 33 NHS Stores:-

The aforementioned Lots and their associated Zones are not restricted to specific Customer Organisations i.e. Customer Organisations can commission through any of the lots and the associated geographical zones.

The purpose of this procurement is to identify Bidders which represents, from the point of view of the NPS and representatives from its Customer Organisations, the most economically advantageous solution for the supply and distribution of specified delivered products as specified within this ITT.

The NPS intends to award this lot on the basis of one primary and two contingent Framework Providers per zone.

This Framework lot is for the supply and distribution to NHS Stores — of Hot Beverages. There is 1 Zone (which includes 3 delivery locations) within this lot with the following indicative overall expenditure values for the initial term of the agreement (2 years):-

1400000.00 GBP exc vat

Zone 33 NHS Stores:-

The aforementioned Lots and their associated Zones are not restricted to specific Customer Organisations i.e. Customer Organisations can commission through any of the lots and the associated geographical zones.

The purpose of this procurement is to identify Bidders which represents, from the point of view of the NPS and representatives from its Customer Organisations, the most economically advantageous solution for the supply and distribution of specified delivered products as specified within this ITT.

The NPS intends to award this lot on the basis of one primary and two contingent Framework Providers per zone.

This Framework lot is for the supply and distribution to NHS Stores — of Ambient Groceries — Various. There is 1 Zone (which includes 3 delivery locations) within this lot with the following overall indicative expenditure values for the initial term of the agreement (2 years):-

400000.00 GBP exc vat

Zone 33 NHS Stores:-

The aforementioned Lots and their associated Zones are not restricted to specific Customer Organisations i.e. Customer Organisations can commission through any of the lots and the associated geographical zones.

The purpose of this procurement is to identify Bidders which represents, from the point of view of the NPS and representatives from its Customer Organisations, the most economically advantageous solution for the supply and distribution of specified delivered products as specified within this ITT.

The NPS intends to award this lot on the basis of one primary and two contingent Framework Providers per zone.

This Framework lot is for the supply and distribution to NHS Stores — of Ambient Milk and Cream Products. There is 1 Zone (which includes 3 delivery locations) within this lot with the following overall indicative expenditure values for the initial term of the agreement (2 years):-

290000.00 GBP exc vat

Zone 33 NHS Stores:-

The aforementioned Lots and their associated Zones are not restricted to specific Customer Organisations i.e. Customer Organisations can commission through any of the lots and the associated geographical zones.

The purpose of this procurement is to identify Bidders which represents, from the point of view of the NPS and representatives from its Customer Organisations, the most economically advantageous solution for the supply and distribution of specified delivered products as specified within this ITT.

The NPS intends to award this lot on the basis of one primary and two contingent Framework Providers per zone.

This Framework lot is for the supply and distribution to NHS Stores — of Canned Foods. There is 1 Zone (which includes 3 delivery locations) within this lot with the following indicative overall expenditure values for the initial term of the agreement (2 years):-

800000.00 GBP exc vat

Zone 33 NHS Stores:-

The aforementioned Lots and their associated Zones are not restricted to specific Customer Organisations i.e. Customer Organisations can commission through any of the lots and the associated geographical zones.

The purpose of this procurement is to identify Bidders which represents, from the point of view of the NPS and representatives from its Customer Organisations, the most economically advantageous solution for the supply and distribution of specified delivered products as specified within this ITT.

The NPS intends to award this lot on the basis of one primary and two contingent Framework Providers per zone.

This Framework lot is for the supply and distribution of Ambient Groceries (to include store lines within product list). There are 32 geographical zones within this lot with the following overall indicative expenditure values for the term of the agreement (2 years):-

GBP 15900000.00 exc vat

Zones =

Zone 1 Blaenau Gwent

Zone 2 Bridgend

Zone 3 Caerphilly

Zone 4 Cardiff

Zone 5 Carmarthenshire

Zone 6 Ceredigion

Zone 7 Conwy

Zone 8 Denbighshire

Zone 9 Flintshire

Zone 10 Gwynedd

Zone 11 Isle Of Anglesey

Zone 12 Merthyr Tydfil

Zone 13 Monmouthshire

Zone 14 Neath Port Talbot

Zone 15 Newport

Zone 16 Pembrokeshire

Zone 17 Powys– North

Zone 18 Powys — South

Zone 19 Rhondda Cynon Taf

Zone 20 City and County of Swansea

Zone 21 Torfaen

Zone 22 Vale of Glamorgan

Zone 23 Wrexham

Zone 24 Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board

Zone 25 Aneurin Bevan Health Board

Zone 26 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Zone 27 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Zone 28 Cwm Taf Health Board

Zone 29 Hywel Dda Health Board

Zone 30 Powys Teaching Health Board

Zone 31 Velindre NHS Trust

Zone 32 All Wales

The aforementioned Lots and their associated Geographical Zones are not restricted to specific Customer Organisations i.e. Customer Organisations can commission through any of the lots and the associated geographical zones.

The purpose of this procurement is to identify Bidders which represents, from the point of view of the NPS and representatives from its Customer Organisations, the most economically advantageous solution for the supply and distribution of specified delivered products as specified within this ITT.

The NPS intends to award this lot to a maximum of 5 Framework Providers per geographical zone.

This Framework lot is for the supply and distribution of all Packaged food and beverages. There are 32 geographical zones within this lot with the overall following indicative expenditure values for the initial term of the agreement (2 years):-

GBP 53000000.00 exc vat

Zones =

Zone 1 Blaenau Gwent

Zone 2 Bridgend

Zone 3 Caerphilly

Zone 4 Cardiff

Zone 5 Carmarthenshire

Zone 6 Ceredigion

Zone 7 Conwy

Zone 8 Denbighshire

Zone 9 Flintshire

Zone 10 Gwynedd

Zone 11 Isle Of Anglesey

Zone 12 Merthyr Tydfil

Zone 13 Monmouthshire

Zone 14 Neath Port Talbot

Zone 15 Newport

Zone 16 Pembrokeshire

Zone 17 Powys– North

Zone 18 Powys — South

Zone 19 Rhondda Cynon Taf

Zone 20 City and County of Swansea

Zone 21 Torfaen

Zone 22 Vale of Glamorgan

Zone 23 Wrexham

Zone 24 Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board

Zone 25 Aneurin Bevan Health Board

Zone 26 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Zone 27 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Zone 28 Cwm Taf Health Board

Zone 29 Hywel Dda Health Board

Zone 30 Powys Teaching Health Board

Zone 31 Velindre NHS Trust

Zone 32 All Wales

The aforementioned Lots and their associated Geographical Zones are not restricted to specific Customer Organisations i.e. Customer Organisations can commission through any of the lots and the associated geographical zones.

The purpose of this procurement is to identify Bidders which represents, from the point of view of the NPS and representatives from its Customer Organisations, the most economically advantageous solution for the supply and distribution of specified delivered products as specified within this ITT.

The NPS intends to award this lot on the basis of one primary Framework Provider and two contingent Framework Providers per zone.

This Framework lot is for the supply and distribution of Ambient and Frozen Products. There are 32 geographical zones within this lot with the following overall indicative expenditure values for the initial term of the framework agreement (2 years) :-

GBP 44700000.00 exc vat

Zones =

Zone 1 Blaenau Gwent

Zone 2 Bridgend

Zone 3 Caerphilly

Zone 4 Cardiff

Zone 5 Carmarthenshire

Zone 6 Ceredigion

Zone 7 Conwy

Zone 8 Denbighshire

Zone 9 Flintshire

Zone 10 Gwynedd

Zone 11 Isle of Anglesey

Zone 12 Merthyr Tydfil

Zone 13 Monmouthshire

Zone 14 Neath Port Talbot

Zone 15 Newport

Zone 16 Pembrokeshire

Zone 17 Powys– North

Zone 18 Powys — South

Zone 19 Rhondda Cynon Taf

Zone 20 City and County of Swansea

Zone 21 Torfaen

Zone 22 Vale of Glamorgan

Zone 23 Wrexham

Zone 24 Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board

Zone 25 Aneurin Bevan Health Board

Zone 26 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Zone 27 Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Zone 28 Cwm Taf Health Board

Zone 29 Hywel Dda Health Board

Zone 30 Powys Teaching Health Board

Zone 31 Velindre NHS Trust

Zone 32 All Wales

The aforementioned Lots and their associated Geographical Zones are not restricted to specific Customer Organisations i.e. Customer Organisations can commission through any of the lots and the associated geographical zones.

The purpose of this procurement is to identify Bidders which represents, from the point of view of the NPS and representatives from its Customer Organisations, the most economically advantageous solution for the supply and distribution of specified delivered products as specified within this ITT.

The NPS intends to award this lot on the basis of one primary Framework Provider and two contingent Framework Providers per zone.

This Framework lot is for the supply and distribution to NHS Stores — of Biscuits. There is 1 Zone (which includes 3 delivery locations) within this lot with the following overall indicative expenditure values for the initial term of the agreement (2 years):-

220000.00 GBP exc vat

Zone 33 NHS Stores:-

The aforementioned Lots and their associated Zones are not restricted to specific Customer Organisations i.e. Customer Organisations can commission through any of the lots and the associated geographical zones.

The purpose of this procurement is to identify Bidders which represents, from the point of view of the NPS and representatives from its Customer Organisations, the most economically advantageous solution for the supply and distribution of specified delivered products as specified within this ITT.

The NPS intends to award this lot on the basis of one primary and two contingent Framework Providers per zone.

This Framework lot is for the supply and distribution to NHS Stores — of Breakfast Cereals. There is 1 Zone (which includes 3 delivery locations) within this lot with the following indicative overall expenditure values for the initial term of the agreement (2 years):-

70000.00 GBP exc vat

Zone 33 NHS Stores:-

The aforementioned Lots and their associated Zones are not restricted to specific Customer Organisations i.e. Customer Organisations can commission through any of the lots and the associated geographical zones.

The purpose of this procurement is to identify Bidders which represents, from the point of view of the NPS and representatives from its Customer Organisations, the most economically advantageous solution for the supply and distribution of specified delivered products as specified within this ITT.

The NPS intends to award this lot on the basis of one primary Framework Provider and two contingent Framework Providers per zone.

This Framework lot is for the supply and distribution to NHS Stores — of Breakfast Oats. There is 1 Zone (which includes 3 delivery locations) within this lot with the following indicative overall expenditure values for the initial term of the agreement (2 years):-

40000.00 GBP exc vat

Zone 33 NHS Stores:-

The aforementioned Lots and their associated Zones are not restricted to specific Customer Organisations i.e. Customer Organisations can commission through any of the lots and the associated geographical zones.

The purpose of this procurement is to identify Bidders which represents, from the point of view of the NPS and representatives from its Customer Organisations, the most economically advantageous solution for the supply and distribution of specified delivered products as specified within this ITT.

The NPS intends to award this lot on the basis of one primary and two contingent Framework Providers per zone.

This Framework lot is for the supply and distribution to NHS Stores — of Breakfast Wheat Biscuits. There is 1 Zone (which includes 3 delivery locations) within this lot with the following overall indicative expenditure values for the initial term of the agreement (2 years):-

160000.00 GBP exc vat

Zone 33 NHS Stores:-

The aforementioned Lots and their associated Zones are not restricted to specific Customer Organisations i.e. Customer Organisations can commission through any of the lots and the associated geographical zones.

The purpose of this procurement is to identify Bidders which represents, from the point of view of the NPS and representatives from its Customer Organisations, the most economically advantageous solution for the supply and distribution of specified delivered products as specified within this ITT.

The NPS intends to award this lot on the basis of one primary and two contingent Framework Providers per zone.

This Framework lot is for the supply and distribution to NHS Stores — of Cooking Oil. There is 1 Zone (which includes 3 delivery locations) within this lot with the following indicative overall expenditure values for the initial term of the agreement (2 years):-

80000.00 GBP exc vat

Zone 33 NHS Stores:-

The aforementioned Lots and their associated Zones are not restricted to specific Customer Organisations i.e. Customer Organisations can commission through any of the lots and the associated geographical zones.

The purpose of this procurement is to identify Bidders which represents, from the point of view of the NPS and representatives from its Customer Organisations, the most economically advantageous solution for the supply and distribution of specified delivered products as specified within this ITT.

The NPS intends to award this lot on the basis of one primary and two contingent Framework Providers per zone.

This Framework lot is for the supply and distribution to NHS Stores — of Cake Mix. There is 1 Zone (which includes 3 delivery locations) within this lot with the following indicative overall expenditure values for the initial term of the agreement (2 years):-

40000.00 GBP exc vat

Zone 33 NHS Stores:-

The aforementioned Lots and their associated Zones are not restricted to specific Customer Organisations i.e. Customer Organisations can commission through any of the lots and the associated geographical zones.

The purpose of this procurement is to identify Bidders which represents, from the point of view of the NPS and representatives from its Customer Organisations, the most economically advantageous solution for the supply and distribution of specified delivered products as specified within this ITT.

The NPS intends to award this lot on the basis of one primary and two contingent Framework Providers per zone.

This Framework lot is for the supply and distribution to NHS Stores — of Desserts, Dessert Mixes & Custards. There is 1 Zone (which includes 3 delivery locations) within this lot with the following overall indicative expenditure values for the initial term of the agreement (2 years):-

40000.00 GBP exc vat

Zone 33 NHS Stores:-

The aforementioned Lots and their associated Zones are not restricted to specific Customer Organisations i.e. Customer Organisations can commission through any of the lots and the associated geographical zones.

The purpose of this procurement is to identify Bidders which represents, from the point of view of the NPS and representatives from its Customer Organisations, the most economically advantageous solution for the supply and distribution of specified delivered products as specified within this ITT.

The NPS intends to award this lot on the basis of one primary and two contingent Framework Providers per zone.