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Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Tourniquet for Venous Access

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, located in Belfast, UK, is issuing a Preliminary Market Engagement notice titled "Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Tourniquet for Venous Access". This notice pertains to the medical equipment industry, specifically focusing on tourniquets for venous access intended for various Health and Social Care Trusts across Northern Ireland. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, and potential suppliers are invited to engage with the marketplace by completing a questionnaire. All responses need to be submitted via the eTendersNI secure messaging area by the deadline of 3:00 PM on 11th July 2025. The main procurement category is goods, and the process is classified under public authority central government regulations with Northern Irish devolved regulations applying.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and medical supply industry that specialise in manufacturing or distributing medical equipment. Engaging in this preliminary market engagement process allows companies to understand the specific requirements of multiple Health and Social Care Trusts, thereby positioning themselves advantageously for future procurement exercises. Companies that can supply high-quality tourniquets and are familiar with the logistics and regulation requirements of UK healthcare procurement would find this tender suitable for business growth and expansion in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Tourniquet for Venous Access

Notice Description

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement notice to seek engagement with the market place for Tourniquets for Venous Access for the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT), Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) , South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (SEHSCT), Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT) and Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT). The Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of the BHSCT, WHSCT, SEHSCT, SHSCT and NHSCT wish to engage with potential suppliers to obtain a market view of requirements through the completion of a Questionnaire. Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of this Call for Tender (CfT) Ref 5990650. 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 3.00PM ON Friday 11th July 2025. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Planning Information

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement notice to seek engagement with the market place for Tourniquets for Venous Access for the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT), Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) , South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (SEHSCT), Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT) and Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT). The Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of the BHSCT, WHSCT, SEHSCT, SHSCT and NHSCT wish to engage with potential suppliers to obtain a market view of requirements through the completion of a Questionnaire. Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of this Call for Tender (CfT) Ref 5990650. 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 3.00PM ON Friday 11th July 2025. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054568
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030996-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
medicalandops.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

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