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Preliminary Market Engagement - Sterilisation Products

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service is conducting a Preliminary Market Engagement for Sterilisation Products used in Central Decontamination Units and Central Sterile Services Departments across several Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland, including Belfast, Western, South Eastern, Southern, and Northern regions. Classified under the medical equipment industry category, this engagement process is in the planning stage, with potential suppliers invited to participate by submitting a Questionnaire through the eTendersNI platform. The responses must be submitted by 3.00 PM on Friday, 25th July 2025. The project, divided into various lots, extends over a contract period from May 2026, with potential renewal till 2030, providing opportunities for ongoing supplier engagement.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in the production and distribution of medical, sterilisation, and hygiene equipment. Companies that specialise in these fields and have the capability to meet the specialised requirements of sterilisation products will find this engagement particularly advantageous. Participating in this preliminary engagement allows businesses to gain insights into future procurement requirements and potentially establish themselves as key suppliers for the health trusts involved. This engagement can pave the way for long-term collaboration and business expansion in the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - Sterilisation Products

Notice Description

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement notice to seek engagement with the market place for Sterilisation Products, used in CDU/CSSD Departments within all Trusts. These departments are specialised areas responsible for the collection, decontamination, assembling, packing, sterilisation, storing and distribution of sterile goods and equipment to patient care areas. This notice is 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 5774127. 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 25th July 2025. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise. The requirement has been divided into lots, therefore complete the lot(s) which you are interested in

Planning Information

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement notice to seek engagement with the market place for Sterilisation Products, used in CDU/CSSD Departments within all Trusts. These departments are specialised areas responsible for the collection, decontamination, assembling, packing, sterilisation, storing and distribution of sterile goods and equipment to patient care areas. This notice is 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 5774127. 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 25th July 2025. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise. The requirement has been divided into lots, therefore complete the lot(s) which you are interested in

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0551a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034741-2025
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

33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
25 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 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
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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