Award

Tourniquet for Venous Access

REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jan 2026 at 13:45

Tender

10 Sep 2025 at 10:07

Planning

10 Jun 2025 at 08:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Tourniquet for Venous Access" was initiated by the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service, headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This opportunity has engaged various Health and Social Care Trusts across Northern Ireland, indicating a considerable regional focus. The procurement stage progressed from tender initiation to award, with the latest award notice dated 7 January 2026. The open procedure was employed for this tender, facilitating transparent competition, with the contract period starting on 1 February 2026 and extending until 31 January 2029. The main industry category involved is medical equipment, which encompasses medical, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products, and the purchase value is reported at £1,737,450 GBP with potential extensions up to 2031 if required.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses in the medical supplies sector, especially those specialising in medical instruments like tourniquets. Companies such as SMEs that can provide competitive pricing and meet quality assessments will find this tender attractive, as all 12 final bids came from SMEs. Such businesses can leverage the opportunity to expand their client base within government healthcare sectors and ensure sustainable partnerships over the contract's duration, with a scope for additional product purchases and potential contract value increase depending on service requirements. The engagement of Timesco Healthcare Limited as the supplier underscores the competitive nature of the open procurement method, rewarding suppliers who align with the rigorous assessment criteria.

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Notice Title

Tourniquet for Venous Access

Notice Description

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) sought through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the supply and delivery for Tourniquets for Venous Access for Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted in FRM03.N38 allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Renewal: Extension option(s) of period up to and including 24 months

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 5991741. 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-0545c3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001079-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,745,600 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,745,600 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,737,450 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
11 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2025-12-12

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Additional Buyers

BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

BSO PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

NORTHERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

NORTHERN IRELAND AMBULANCE SERVICE HSC TRUST

SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

WESTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contracts@nias.hscni.net, dac@southerntrust.hscni.net, etenders@hscni.net, financeprocurement@belfasttrust.hscni.net, hrgovernance@northerntrust.hscni.net, info.contracts@westerntrust.hscni.net, medicalandops.sourcing@hscni.net, procurement@setrust.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)
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Electoral Ward
Springfarm
Westminster Constituency
South Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TIMESCO HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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