This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Nov 2025 at 09:19

Tender

11 Feb 2025 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service, involves the supply of surgical gloves. The procurement falls under the goods category and is positioned in the health sector. The contract entails the distribution of both latex and latex-free surgical gloves across Northern Ireland. The process witnessed collaboration from several key health and social care trusts, including the Belfast, Northern, South Eastern, Southern, and Western Health and Social Care Trusts. Employing an open procedure, the procurement phase reached its award stage, with contracts being awarded as of 30 October 2025. The tender was active during 2025, with several key stages including bid opening set on the 18th of March 2025, indicative of a comprehensive competitive process guided by well-defined timelines and frameworks.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for business growth, particularly within the healthcare supplies sector. Businesses specialising in the production or distribution of medical gloves, whether latex or latex-free, could notably benefit from participating in such contracts. SMEs with a focus on innovating within medical supplies and those already supplying these regions stand to gain the most. With a contract value spanned across multiple lots, it offers scope for both diversifying clientele and solidifying business presence in the medical supply chain across the UK. The involvement of diverse suppliers from various geographic locations highlights the competitive and inclusive nature of this procurement, encouraging entries from both local and international businesses.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Surgical Gloves

Notice Description

Supply of Surgical Gloves to HSCNI

Lot Information

Latex gloves for general use including associated latex undergloves

Supply of Surgical Gloves to HSCNI. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated in the procurement documents.

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

Latex-free gloves for general use including associated latex-free undergloves

Supply of Surgical Gloves to HSCNI. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated in the procurement documents.

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

Latex gloves for specialist use

Supply of Surgical Gloves to HSCNI. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated in the procurement documents.

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

Latex-free gloves for specialist use

Supply of Surgical Gloves to HSCNI. Additional information: Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated in the procurement documents.

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dd7f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071473-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141420 - Surgical gloves

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,700,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,700,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,700,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Contract Award Notice October 2025

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT12 6HU
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

1 STOP MEDICAL SUPPLIES LTD

CRITICAL HEALTHCARE LIMITED

Fannin Limited

Healthcare 21 NI

MANEPA LIMITED

MEDLINE IRELAND LIMITED

PEI SURGICAL LTD

SEMPERIT INVESTMENTS ASIA PTE. LTD.

Further Information

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