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Evacuated Blood Collection Systems and Urine Collection Systems

Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

13 Jan 2026 at 16:38

Award Notice
AwardUpdate

16 May 2025 at 14:57

Award Notice
AwardUpdate

25 Feb 2025 at 14:38

Award Notice
Award

16 Aug 2024 at 11:11

Award Notice
Tender

29 Mar 2024 at 12:30

Tender Notice
Planning

11 May 2023 at 15:40

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service has been actively involved in the procurement process for Evacuated Blood Collection Systems and Urine Collection Systems, with the latest stage being contract updates and awards dated 13th January 2026. This procurement, under the main category of goods—specifically medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products—covers regions across Northern Ireland (UKN). The awarded contract has been active since 28th November 2025. As of 2026, the procurement cycle is in the Award phase, with notable involvement from the supplier Aquilant Northern Ireland Ltd, who has been awarded the contract for this tender. The process follows the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and involves the open procurement method, offering opportunities for multiple suppliers to participate. Initially commenced on 8th June 2023 with a planned contract period extending up to 2026, the tender involves a long-term contract period of 1800 days.

This tender presents significant opportunities for suppliers in the health sector, particularly those that specialise in the manufacturing and delivery of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals. Companies involved in the production and supply of blood and urine collection systems can leverage this contract to expand their operations within the healthcare sector in the UK. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), such as Aquilant Northern Ireland Ltd, have successfully secured contracts, proving that these procurement projects can provide growth and market entry for diverse business sizes. The extensive duration and substantial value of the contract, totalling over £42 million, underscore the scale and potential scope for businesses looking to expand their footprint in healthcare logistics and supply chain management within Northern Ireland. Participation in such procurements not only strengthens a company's portfolio but also enhances its reputation within the public sector marketplace.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evacuated Blood Collection Systems and Urine Collection Systems

Notice Description

Evacuated Blood Collection Systems and Urine Collection Systems

Lot Information

Evacuated Blood Collection Systems

Evacuated Blood Collection Systems and Urine Collection Systems

Options: Option to extend for any periods up to and including 36 months

Urine Collection Systems

Evacuated Blood Collection Systems and Urine Collection Systems. Additional information: This contract is by a Central Purchasing Body, operated by BSO PaLS on behalf of the Business Services Organisation, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, Northern Health and Social Care Trust, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust, Southern Health and Social Care Trust, Western Health and Social Care Trust and Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service. The total procurement value is PS42912920.10 as stated in II.1.7. The initial contract period of 5 years is PS15363865.9 .Should the option of an additional 36 months extension be utilised, the approximate spend is PS27549054.20. None of the figures above represent a guarantee of uptake or minimum demand

Options: The option to extend for any periods up to and including 36 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03c810
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002841-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,217,620 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£40,217,620 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,825,839 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
3 Jul 2023Expired
Award Date
16 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service
Additional Buyers

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service

Procurement and Logistics Service

Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service

South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Western Health and Social Care Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT47 6YZ
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland, TLN0 Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Enagh
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

AQUILANT NORTHERN IRELAND LTD

Sarstedt Ltd

Further Information

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