Plastic Straws
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)Estimated Value
Up to £3,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
7 November 2025
Type
Not specified
Key points
- UK Food Contact Materials (FCM) Regulations (Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and SI 2019 No. 704)
- UK Plastic Packaging Tax (where applicable)
- UK Single-Use Plastics Directive exemptions for healthcare or patient-care use
- Relevant BS EN standards for plastics in contact with food (e.g., BS EN 1186 series)
- Food Safety Act 1990 Material Requirements:
- Material: Food-grade polypropylene (PP) or biodegradable plastic alternative (e.g., PLA) suitable for contact with liquids intended for human consumption
- Must be non-toxic, BPA-free, latex-free, and phthalate-free
- Shall not impart taste, odour, or discoloration to liquids
- Must withstand temperatures from 0°C to 70°C without deformation or leaching
- Note: Paper or fibre-based materials are not acceptable under this specification Design and Dimensions:
- Type: Flexible (bendable) drinking straw
- Length: 200 ± 5 mm (standard adult)
- Diameter: 6 ± 0.5 mm internal bore (suitable for water, juice, and nutritional supplements)
- Colour: Natural, white, or light blue (transparent or translucent preferred)
- Surface: Smooth finish with rounded, non-sharp edges to prevent oral injury
- Flex section shall be durable and maintain shape after repeated bends
- Option for shorter length (e.g., 150 mm) to suit paediatric or specialist care areas (if applicable) Safety and Performance:
- Must maintain structural integrity during normal use
- Shall not collapse under typical suction pressures (
Regulations cited
- Food Safety Act 1990
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- 1
ID Medical Group Ltd
19 contracts wonlatest 9 Sept 2026£23m
total awarded
- 2
NUFFIELD HEALTH
8 contracts wonlatest 24 Dec 2025£21m
total awarded
- 3
CDW Limited
6 contracts wonlatest 1 Oct 2026£3bn
total awarded
- 4
ADFERIAD RECOVERY LIMITED
6 contracts wonlatest 1 Sept 2026£2m
total awarded
- 5
Softcat Plc
6 contracts wonlatest 6 Aug 2026£1m
total awarded
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NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)Key Dates
Published
7 November 2025
Submission deadline
Not specified
Notice type
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