Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, located in Belfast, is currently in the planning stage for a public procurement process titled "Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire - External Ventricular Drainage". The procurement falls under the medical equipment industry, targeting suppliers of medical devices and products such as catheters and operating-theatre devices. The process involves a Preliminary Market Engagement with a due date for submission of the relevant questionnaire by 21st May 2025 at 3pm. This exercise is conducted on behalf of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and seeks to gather market information to inform potential requirements. This planning stage incorporates engagement through the eTendersNI platform, identified by the reference CfT Ref: 5944255.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and distribution of medical equipment and devices. It is particularly relevant for those with capabilities in supplying external ventricular drainage systems. As the tender is currently in the planning stage, there is an opportunity for suppliers to influence requirements by participating in the engagement exercise. Small to medium-sized enterprises with innovative or cost-effective solutions in the health equipment sector, especially those familiar with Northern Irish devolved procurement regulations, would be well-suited to engage and potentially benefit from future contracting opportunities within this procurement process, which may extend up to 2030.

Planning

Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire - External Ventricular Drainage

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

7th May 2025 13:00:45 PM

Planning Deadline

21st May 2025 22:59:59 PM Expired
Contract Summary

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to seek engagement with the market place to gather information associated with the supply and delivery of External Ventricular Drainage. To this end the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, wish to engage with potential suppliers to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through the completion of a Questionnaire. Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of the Call for Tender (CfT) Ref: 5944255. All correspondence in relation to this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise will be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed Questionnaire No Later than 3pm on 21st May 2025. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 5944255. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-050dd6

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Planning

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Goods

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

palscollegestreet.sourcing@hscni.net

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

77 Boucher Crescent

Belfast

BT12 6HU

United Kingdom

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Pre-Market Engagement Questionnaire - External Ventricular Drainage

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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