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Supply and delivery of Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) System for Northern Ireland Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and Regional Symptomatic Testing Service

Business Service Organisation Procurement and Logistics

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

10 Jun 2026 at 16:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

27 Jun 2025 at 15:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Service Organisation Procurement and Logistics (BSO PaLS), acting on behalf of multiple healthcare bodies including the Public Health Agency (PHA) and the Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT), has invited tenders for the supply and delivery of Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) Systems. This procurement falls under the medical equipment and laboratory supplies industry category. It is focused on supporting the Northern Ireland Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and Regional Symptomatic Testing Service. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions required by 15th July 2026. The project is valued at approximately GBP 5,589,677 and utilizes an open procedure, ensuring a transparent bidding process. The buyer is headquartered in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for suppliers specialized in medical and laboratory equipment. SMEs are encouraged to participate, offering potential growth avenues through long-term contracts and additional service provisions. Suppliers with expertise in innovative, accessible solutions could leverage this tender to showcase capabilities in addressing healthcare inequalities for individuals with visual impairments or reduced dexterity. The project, with possible extensions, aims to broaden screening eligibility, which could sharply increase demand for related equipment and services starting April 2027.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply and delivery of Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) System for Northern Ireland Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and Regional Symptomatic Testing Service

Notice Description

The Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS), on behalf of the Public Health Agency (PHA), Strategic Planning and Performance Group (SPPG), Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT) and BSO PaLS within Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI) (the Buyer) wish to invite tenders for the supply and delivery of Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) System for Northern Ireland Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and Regional Symptomatic Testing Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Subject to funding, the Northern Ireland Bowel Cancer Screening Programme may extend eligibility from ages 60-74 to 50-74, potentially increasing participation by 40-50%. Implementation is expected to begin by April 2027 and be phased over four years, increasing demand for equipment, consumables, and related services. The Buyer also seeks to address screening inequalities, particularly for individuals with visual impairments or reduced dexterity, and invites suppliers to provide or develop accessible solutions during the contract term. The Buyer reserves the right, where such developments or policy changes occur, to procure additional goods and services (including those supporting age extension and accessibility improvements) under this contract, in line with agreed terms and Procurement Act 2023 provisions.

Renewal: There is provision for an extension of the contract for any period up to and including 36 months. A further extension of up to 18 months may also be applied; however, this additional 18 month extension may be used solely to facilitate a subsequent procurement competition or to put in place alternative arrangements for the required supplies or services. The estimated Total Value provided includes all potential extensions, as well as possible additional spend associated with the proposed age extension to the Northern Ireland Bowel Cancer Screening programme.

Planning Information

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice published by Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) on behalf of Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI) and Public Health Agency (PHA) to seek engagement with the market place as PaLS are commencing work for a regional tender for the Supply of Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) system for Northern Ireland Bowel Cancer Screening Program and Regional Symptomatic testing service. The preliminary market engagement questionnaire can be obtained by contacting palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net and requesting a CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire for Supply of Faecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) system for Northern Ireland Bowel Cancer Screening Programme and Regional Symptomatic Testing Service. Important Deadlines Request Deadline: All requests for the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire must be submitted by 3:00 PM on Friday, 11th July 2025. Please note: Requests received after this deadline will not be considered or fulfilled. Submission Deadline: Completed questionnaires must be returned via email to palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net no later than 3:00 PM on Friday, 18th July 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05555f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054901-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,589,677 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,589,677 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2032-12-31

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Business Service Organisation Procurement and Logistics
Additional Buyers

Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6HU
Postcode Area
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
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

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