Award

Theatre Swab Counting System [5170458]

REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Mar 2025 at 14:30

Tender

04 Dec 2024 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, in partnership with several health and social care trusts across Northern Ireland, has completed the award phase for the procurement of a Theatre Swab Counting System. This project pertains to the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals industry category. The procurement process was initiated through an open procedure and culminated with the awarding of the contract to CENTRAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES LIMITED on 7th March 2025, amounting to £1,070,550. The contract encompasses options for a 24-month extension and was carried out under the legal basis of directive 2014/24/EU. The procurement scope includes delivery to the UKN region, ensuring comprehensive integration within regional healthcare facilities.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment and pharmaceuticals to expand their market presence within the UK healthcare sector. The procurement process, which attracted bids including from SMEs and non-EU entities, demonstrates a competitive environment that favours innovative and cost-effective solutions. Businesses with expertise in providing high-quality medical supplies and those capable of leveraging electronic platforms for ordering, invoicing, and payment are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, enhancing their portfolio and fostering growth in the public healthcare supply chain.

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Notice Title

Theatre Swab Counting System [5170458]

Notice Description

Theatre Swab Counting System [5170458]

Lot Information

Lot 1

Theatre Swab Counting System [5170458] Additional information: As stated in the Contract Notice, the Estimated Total Value is the upper value of a range which includes extension options and contingency for potential future requirements. The Total Value of this procurement is the awarded value and is the upper value of a range PS329,400 to PS1,070,550 which includes all extension options and contingency for future requirements as provided for within the tender documents. This is not a condition of contract or a guarantee of a level of business

Options: Option to extend for any periods up to and including 24 months

Renewal: Option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c22f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008369-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£1,023,750 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,023,750 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,070,550 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
March 2025

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Additional Buyers

BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION

NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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
Not specified
Contact Email
medicalandops.sourcing@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT2 7BA
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CENTRAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES

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