Planning

Pre Market Engagement - Blinds, Curtains and Disposable Curtains and Associated Accessories

PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Planning

18 Nov 2024 at 14:27

Summary of the contracting process

Procurement and Logistics Service, acting on behalf of Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland (HSCNI), is initiating a procurement process for a contract concerning "Blinds, Curtains and Disposable Curtains and Associated Accessories." This pre-market engagement is in the planning stage, aimed at understanding the market structure and potential requirements before the formal tender process. The contract, classified under the CPV code 39515100 (Curtains), is part of the goods procurement category and covers the region of Northern Ireland (UKN). Key dates include a future notice date set for 19 December 2024, and interested suppliers must submit comments by 15:00 hours, 27 November 2024. Suppliers can participate through the eTendersNI platform by registering their business and updating their contact information.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying blinds, curtains, and disposable curtains. Companies specialising in these goods, particularly those already registered with relevant CPV codes on the eTendersNI platform, stand to benefit from the potential contracts. Firms capable of delivering specialised textile solutions, both in healthcare settings and beyond, are encouraged to engage in this market analysis phase to understand the requirements and position themselves for future procurement opportunities. This engagement phase allows suppliers to influence the final tender specifications, ensuring that they are well-suited for the forthcoming competitive bidding process.

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Notice Title

Pre Market Engagement - Blinds, Curtains and Disposable Curtains and Associated Accessories

Notice Description

This is a prior information notice to seek engagement with the market place for Blinds, Curtains and Disposable Curtains and Associated Accessories contract for Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland (HSCNI). Potential suppliers for Blinds, Curtains and Disposable Curtains and Associated Accessories will need to register their business on the website www.eTendersNI.gov.uk. Go to 'Suppliers new to eTendersNI' and follow the registration process. Suppliers will be required to register against the relevant CPV codes applicable to them and to ensure they receive email alerts regarding specific areas of interest. If already registered Suppliers should review their contact details to ensure the information is up to date. Assistance is available from eTenders NI Helpdesk, telephone number: 08002404545.

Lot Information

Blinds

This is a prior information notice to seek engagement with the market place to understand the market structure for Market Engagement Blinds, Curtains and Disposable Curtains and Associated Accessories for Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland (HSCNI). To this end, Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) wish to engage with potential suppliers on behalf of HSCNI to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of this Call for Tender (CfT 5584041). All correspondence in relation to this market engagement exercise will be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers should refer to the Market Engagement Document and complete the Market Engagement Questionnaires spreadsheet (all tabs) located within CfT 5584041. Any comments must be sent no later than 15:00 hours 27 November 2024 . Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and there is no commitment at this stage to carrying out such a process.

Curtains

This is a prior information notice to seek engagement with the market place to understand the market structure for Market Engagement Blinds, Curtains and Disposable Curtains and Associated Accessories for Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland (HSCNI). To this end, Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) wish to engage with potential suppliers on behalf of HSCNI to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of this Call for Tender (CfT 5584041). All correspondence in relation to this market engagement exercise will be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers should refer to the Market Engagement Document and complete the Market Engagement Questionnaires spreadsheet (all tabs) located within CfT 5584041. Any comments must be sent no later than 15:00 hours 27 November 2024 . Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and there is no commitment at this stage to carrying out such a process.

Disposable Curtains

This is a prior information notice to seek engagement with the market place to understand the market structure for Market Engagement Blinds, Curtains and Disposable Curtains and Associated Accessories for Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland (HSCNI). To this end, Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) wish to engage with potential suppliers on behalf of HSCNI to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of this Call for Tender (CfT 5584041). All correspondence in relation to this market engagement exercise will be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers should refer to the Market Engagement Document and complete the Market Engagement Questionnaires spreadsheet (all tabs) located within CfT 5584041. Any comments must be sent no later than 15:00 hours 27 November 2024 . Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and there is no commitment at this stage to carrying out such a process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b759
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037213-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39515100 - Curtains

39515400 - Blinds

39515420 - Textile blinds

39515440 - Vertical blinds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
palsarmagh.sourcinghscni.net
Contact Email
palsarmagh.sourcing@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ARMAGH
Postcode
BT61 7PR
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

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