Planning

Radiopharmaceutical Products, Generators and Sterile Nitrogen Vials [5832729]

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Planning

04 Mar 2025 at 08:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service, is in the planning stage of a public procurement process focused on the supply and delivery of Radiopharmaceutical Products, Generators, and Sterile Nitrogen Vials to Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts in Northern Ireland. This pre-market engagement exercise aims to gather essential information about market capacity and capabilities, addressing ethical procurement considerations and sustainability targets. Key deadlines include the submission of responses by 3 pm on 17 March 2025, and requests for clarification are due by 3 pm on 11 March 2025. The procurement activity is categorised under Pharmaceutical Products and Radiotherapy Supplies, and the contract period is expected to commence on 7 September 2025, potentially extending up to 6 September 2029.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical and medical supplies industry, particularly those with expertise in radiopharmaceuticals, to expand their market presence by partnering with HSCNI Trusts. Economic operators are encouraged to participate in this pre-market engagement to showcase their capabilities and influence the development of the forthcoming tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative solutions in sustainable and ethical procurement practices will be particularly well-suited for this contract, aligning with the HSCNI's emphasis on such considerations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Radiopharmaceutical Products, Generators and Sterile Nitrogen Vials [5832729]

Notice Description

This Pre Market Engagement Notice (PME) seeks engagement with applicable economic operators to gather information associated with the supply/delivery of Radiopharmaceutical Products, Generators and Sterile Nitrogen Vials to Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts in Northern Ireland (NI) in order to gain a better understanding of the market/options available to service HSCNI's requirements in this area. In particular, information is sought in relation to Draft Specification of Requirements, Ethical Procurement considerations and progress in relation to Sustainability/Net Zero targets.

Planning Information

This Pre Market Engagement Notice (PME) seeks engagement with applicable economic operators to gather information associated with the supply/delivery of Radiopharmaceutical Products, Generators and Sterile Nitrogen Vials to Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts in Northern Ireland (NI) in order to gain a better understanding of the market/options available to service HSCNI’s requirements in this area. In particular, information is sought in relation to Draft Specification of Requirements, Ethical Procurement considerations and progress in relation to Sustainability/Net Zero targets. The information gathered will help inform HSCNI of market capacity/capability and assist in the development/execution of a new tendering exercise aimed at re-establishing a compliant and effective contract for the supply and delivery of Radiopharmaceutical Products, Generators and Sterile Nitrogen Vials. To this end, Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS), in conjunction with its HSCNI Client, intends to engage with economic operators via a Pre-Market Engagement exercise. Economic operators interested in participating in such pre-market engagement should access the 'Radiopharmaceutical Products, Generators and Sterile Nitrogen Vials [5832729] - Pre-Market Engagement' opportunity via eTendersNI (https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do) at their earliest convenience, by searching for Resource ID / CfT Reference Number 5831594. Response to the pre-market engagement is to be received as instructed by the deadline of 3pm on Monday 17th March 2025, with any request for clarification being received as instructed no later than 3pm on Tuesday 11th March 2025. Economic operators should note that this is a Pre-Market Engagement exercise (NOT a competitive tender process). The participation of an economic operator in this pre-market engagement will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and the Contracting Authority/Client. An economic operator's participation, or lack of participation in this pre-market engagement shall not impact the ability of the economic operator to participate in any resulting tender exercise. Economic operators should note that any interest indicated does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e923
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007738-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33151400 - Radiotherapy supplies

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 6 Sep 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pdrandops.sourcing@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6HU
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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