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10 Sep 2025 at 15:54

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20 Feb 2025 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Hypodermic Needles and Syringes - 5816231" involved the Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service acting on behalf of several health and social care trusts in Northern Ireland. This contract falls under the classification of medical equipment and was conducted using an open procedure. The contract, which has reached the award stage as of 9th September 2025, involves multiple lots, each with active contracts signed. The total value of the contract is significant, with an estimated range from £1,974,000 to £8,141,000, and provisions for extension options up to 24 months. The tenders targeting regions in the UK are related to medical consumables, specifically hypodermic needles and syringes.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for those in the medical supplies sector. With active engagement from various suppliers including large companies and SMEs, businesses can establish or expand their presence in the healthcare supply chain. Companies specialising in medical equipment, such as hypodermic needles and syringes, will find this tender particularly attractive. The tender covers a broad distribution network across the UK, further enhancing business scaling opportunities for successful bidders. The open procurement method and the potential for framework agreements allow for a diverse range of suppliers to compete, fostering competitive pricing and innovation within the industry.

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Notice Title

Hypodermic Needles and Syringes - 5816231

Notice Description

Hypodermic Needles and Syringes - 5816231

Lot Information

Lot 1 Hypodermic Safety Needles

Hypodermic Needles and Syringes - 5816231. Additional information: The estimated Total Value is the upper value of a range PS1,974,000 to PS8,141,000 and includes extension options and contingency for potential 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

Lot 2 Hypodermic Conventional Needles

Hypodermic Needles and Syringes - 5816231. Additional information: The estimated Total Value is the upper value of a range PS1,974,000 to PS8,141,000 and includes extension options and contingency for potential 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

Lot 3 Hypodermic Luer Slip Syringes

Hypodermic Needles and Syringes - 5816231. Additional information: The estimated Total Value is the upper value of a range PS1,974,000 to PS8,141,000 and includes extension options and contingency for potential 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

Lot 4 Hypodermic Catheter Tip Syringe

Hypodermic Needles and Syringes - 5816231. Additional information: The estimated Total Value is the upper value of a range PS1,974,000 to PS8,141,000 and includes extension options and contingency for potential 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

Lot 5 Insulin Syringe with Fixed Needle

Hypodermic Needles and Syringes - 5816231. Additional information: The estimated Total Value is the upper value of a range PS1,974,000 to PS8,141,000 and includes extension options and contingency for potential 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e4f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055504-2025
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

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141310 - Syringes

33141320 - Medical needles

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,753,750 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,753,750 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£8,141,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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

BSO Procurement and Logistics Service

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Business Services Organisation

NI Ambulance Service Trust

NI Blood Transfusion Service

Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Trust

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
14
Supplier Names

AQUILANT MEDICAL ROI LIMITED

B. BRAUN MEDICAL LTD

BARD LTD

Balmung Medical Handel GmbH

CRITICAL HEALTHCARE LIMITED

EMBECTA U.K. LIMITED

ICU Medical International Ltd

Mediq

NORTHERN HOSPITAL SUPPLIES LTD

PREMIER HEALTHCARE N I LTD

REFLEX MEDICAL LIMITED

TECHNO-PATH DISTRIBUTION

TERRAMED LIMITED

Uniphar Medtech UK LTD t/a Cardiac Services

Further Information

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