Award

Needle Exchange Packs and Service

NI PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Nov 2025 at 13:59

Award

14 Oct 2025 at 14:10

Tender

30 Jun 2025 at 14:37

Summary of the contracting process

The NI Public Health Agency has concluded a procurement process to source a supplier for the provision of Needle Exchange Packs and Service across Northern Ireland, in collaboration with the Strategic Planning and Performance Group. The process was conducted under an open procedure, aligning with Northern Irish devolved regulations on public health interventions. The tender, which initially commenced in June 2025, was awarded in November 2025. The contract, estimated at a gross value of £6,450,070.73, is set to begin on 1st January 2026 and will run until 31st December 2028, with an option for extension until the end of 2032. This procurement is in the goods category and is supported through public health framework legislation.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses that align with health services and medical equipment supply. Particularly, suppliers with expertise in providing medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products will find this contract well-suited. SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those focused on innovative health solutions and community engagement, can leverage this opportunity for strategic business growth. The involvement of a broad range of service users offers further potential for expanding service capabilities and product offerings in response to emerging health needs. An emphasis on social value, innovation, and training underscores the potential for meaningful contribution and impact within the community.

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Notice Title

Needle Exchange Packs and Service

Notice Description

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) sought through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the provision of a Needle Exchange Packs and Service throughout their nominated sites in Northern Ireland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 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: The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for any period or periods together totalling no more than 48 months. Extension exercised where the Buyer gives the Supplier no less than three Months' written notice before the expiry of the current Contract Period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05561c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074407-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£3,277,355 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,277,355 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£5,375,058 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£5,375,058 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NI PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY
Additional Buyers

PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY

REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE GROUP

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
etenders@hscni.net, pha.operations@hscni.net, sppg.useradmin@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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXCHANGE SUPPLIES

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