Tender

Clinical Trolleys and Equipment

BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

17 Dec 2025 at 11:49

Planning

03 Jul 2025 at 13:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust is organising a public procurement process for Clinical Trolleys and Equipment, with the tender managed by the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service. This involves setting up a framework agreement to supply and deliver various trolleys and medical equipment, such as procedure trolleys, resuscitation devices, and medical furniture. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the process is currently in the tender stage. Important dates include the tender period closing on 11th February 2026, with the award expected by 15th April 2026. The contract period will start on 31st May 2026 and run until 30th May 2030. The procurement is above threshold and covers several regions in Northern Ireland.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses operating in medical equipment, transportation equipment, and auxiliary products to transportation industries. Companies specialising in manufacturing or supplying medical furniture, trolleys, and related products have a chance to secure long-term contracts across various health trusts in Northern Ireland. With a framework agreement in place, businesses with flexibility in product range and capabilities to meet specific service user needs would thrive. Furthermore, the tender’s focus on regional suppliers, welcoming SMEs, offers a significant growth potential for local businesses aiming to expand their reach in the healthcare sector. Interested parties can engage further by reviewing the detailed tender documentation available on the designated e-procurement platform.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Trolleys and Equipment

Notice Description

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of Clinical Trolleys and Equipment.

Lot Information

Ward Trolleys and Equipment

The range of equipment within Lot 1 includes but is not restricted to: * Procedure Trolleys * Procedure Carts * Dressing/Instrument Trolleys * Linen Trolleys * General Trolleys * Cylinder Trolleys/Holders * Infusion/Drip Stands

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 allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Resuscitation Trolleys and Equipment

This Lot will include Resuscitation Trolleys and Equipment. There is a requirement to provide a range of accessories and associated equipment which is required to support the use of the resuscitation trolleys including: * Infusion/Drip Poles * Document Holders * Cylinder Holders

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 allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

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) to seek engagement with the market place relating to a regional tender for Clinical Trolleys and Equipment. The preliminary market engagement questionnaire can be obtained by contacting Sourcing.PaLSCapital@hscni.net and requesting a CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire and relating Appendix 1 for Clinical Trolleys and Equipment. Important Deadlines: Request Deadline: All requests for the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire must be submitted by 3:00PM on Wednesday, 30th 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 Sourcing.PaLSCapital@hscni.net no later than 3:00pm on Wednesday, 6th August 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055860
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083760-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33170000 - Anaesthesia and resuscitation

33172200 - Resuscitation devices

33192000 - Medical furniture

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

34900000 - Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts

34911100 - Trolleys

63121000 - Storage and retrieval services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,288,891 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,288,890 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 May 2026 - 30 May 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-12-12

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Additional Buyers

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATIONS, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

NORTHERN IRELAND AMBULANCE SERVICE

SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcing.palscapital@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)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Beechill
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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