This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2026 at 11:06

Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 12:33

Planning

25 Jul 2025 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, through the Regional Business Services Organisation’s Procurement and Logistics Service, procured a Northern Ireland-wide framework for surgical dressings and related medical consumables (CPV 33140000), with some pharmaceutical products also covered (CPV 33600000). The scope is divided into 11 product areas: securement and dressings, bandages, compression garments, orthopaedic products, wound closure, single-use negative wound pressure therapy systems, external preparations and miscellaneous products, drapes, cotton wool, haemostasis products, and aseptically prepared larvae. Supplies are for health and public-sector bodies across Northern Ireland, including the health and social care trusts, ambulance and fire and rescue services, blood transfusion service, Public Health Agency, and the Departments of Health and Justice. The framework is intended to support continuity of patient care and clinical requirements.

The procurement is complete and was run as an above-threshold open procedure. It creates a closed, unranked framework using direct call-offs, partial further competitions or further competitions; suppliers meeting the assessment criteria were appointed. The tender’s estimated value was £56,100,000 net, or £63,710,000 gross. Lot values ranged from £328,729.50 net for aseptically prepared larvae to £16,081,327.27 net for haemostasis. The award date was 25 June 2026. Awards were made to 43 suppliers, with individual net award values ranging from £256,441.98 to £4,111,660.58; named awardees include Accuscience Ireland, Advanced Medical Solutions, Aquilant Medical, Baxter Healthcare, Becton Dickinson, Fannin, KCI Medical, Medline, Smith & Nephew, and Zoobiotic. The framework runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2030, with possible extension to 31 January 2032.

This procurement shows sustained, multi-product demand from Northern Ireland’s public health and emergency-service bodies, with opportunities for manufacturers, authorised distributors and specialist medical consumables suppliers. A credible future competitor would need a demonstrable supply range, reliable delivery from commencement, robust product literature and evidence that products meet detailed technical specifications. Relevant experience is normally demonstrated through at least one comparable contract from the previous three years, with validated customer contacts. Medical-device suppliers need ISO 13485:2016 compliance and an appropriate EU authorised representative for Northern Ireland supply. Medicinal-product suppliers need compliance with medicines legislation, appropriate manufacturing authorisation and Good Manufacturing Practice; distributors need suitable wholesale distribution authorisation and Good Distribution Practice. Financial capacity, insurance, Real Living Wage compliance and acceptance of the contract terms are also pass/fail requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Surgical Dressings

Notice Description

This tendering exercise aims at renewing the compliant and effective framework for the supply and delivery of Surgical Dressings and Miscellaneous Products [3508540] which is due to expire on 31st October 2026. This new framework will also incorporate the Aseptically Prepared Larvae which is currently covered by JDAC 4225718 and also expires 31st October 2026.

Lot Information

Securement & Dressings

Various Securement & Dressings as set out within the Tender documentation The Lot Value detailed below is calculated on the basis of the full four term and also includes the additional 18 month extension plus an allowance of 50% to allow for potential growth over the full term.

Renewal: This is a closed framework for 48 months, however as detailed in the Mid-Tier Award Form, there is for provision to extend the framework for periods up to an additional 18 months to facilitate an additional procurement competition.

Bandages

Various Bandages as set out within the Tender documentation The Lot Value detailed below is calculated on the basis of the full four term and also includes the additional 18 month extension plus an allowance of 50% to allow for potential growth over the full term.

Renewal: This is a closed framework for 48 months, however as detailed in the Mid-Tier Award Form, there is for provision to extend the framework for periods up to an additional 18 months to facilitate an additional procurement competition.

Compression Garments

Various Compression Garments as set out within the Tender documentation The Lot Value detailed below is calculated on the basis of the full four term and also includes the additional 18 month extension plus an allowance of 50% to allow for potential growth over the full term.

Renewal: This is a closed framework for 48 months, however as detailed in the Mid-Tier Award Form, there is for provision to extend the framework for periods up to an additional 18 months to facilitate an additional procurement competition.

Orthopaedic

Various Orthopaedic as set out within the Tender documentation The Lot Value detailed below is calculated on the basis of the full four term and also includes the additional 18 month extension plus an allowance of 50% to allow for potential growth over the full term.

Renewal: This is a closed framework for 48 months, however as detailed in the Mid-Tier Award Form, there is for provision to extend the framework for periods up to an additional 18 months to facilitate an additional procurement competition.

Wound Closure

Various Wound Closure as set out within the Tender documentation The Lot Value detailed below is calculated on the basis of the full four term and also includes the additional 18 month extension plus an allowance of 50% to allow for potential growth over the full term.

Renewal: This is a closed framework for 48 months, however as detailed in the Mid-Tier Award Form, there is for provision to extend the framework for periods up to an additional 18 months to facilitate an additional procurement competition.

Single Use Negative Wound Pressure Therapy Systems

Various Single Use Negative Wound Pressure Therapy Systems as set out within the Tender documentation The Lot Value detailed below is calculated on the basis of the full four term and also includes the additional 18 month extension plus an allowance of 50% to allow for potential growth over the full term.

Renewal: This is a closed framework for 48 months, however as detailed in the Mid-Tier Award Form, there is for provision to extend the framework for periods up to an additional 18 months to facilitate an additional procurement competition.

External Preparations & Miscellaneous

Various External Preparations & Miscellaneous as set out within the Tender documentation The Lot Value detailed below is calculated on the basis of the full four term and also includes the additional 18 month extension plus an allowance of 50% to allow for potential growth over the full term.

Renewal: This is a closed framework for 48 months, however as detailed in the Mid-Tier Award Form, there is for provision to extend the framework for periods up to an additional 18 months to facilitate an additional procurement competition.

Drapes

Various Drapes as set out within the Tender documentation The Lot Value detailed below is calculated on the basis of the full four term and also includes the additional 18 month extension plus an allowance of 50% to allow for potential growth over the full term.

Renewal: This is a closed framework for 48 months, however as detailed in the Mid-Tier Award Form, there is for provision to extend the framework for periods up to an additional 18 months to facilitate an additional procurement competition.

Cotton Wool

arious Cotton Wool products as set out within the Tender documentation The Lot Value detailed below is calculated on the basis of the full four term and also includes the additional 18 month extension plus an allowance of 50% to allow for potential growth over the full term.

Renewal: This is a closed framework for 48 months, however as detailed in the Mid-Tier Award Form, there is for provision to extend the framework for periods up to an additional 18 months to facilitate an additional procurement competition.

Haemostasis

Various Haemostasis products as set out within the Tender documentation The Lot Value detailed below is calculated on the basis of the full four term and also includes the additional 18 month extension plus an allowance of 50% to allow for potential growth over the full term.

Renewal: This is a closed framework for 48 months, however as detailed in the Mid-Tier Award Form, there is for provision to extend the framework for periods up to an additional 18 months to facilitate an additional procurement competition.

Aseptically Prepared Larvae

Aseptically Prepared Larvae as set out within the Tender documentation The Lot Value detailed below is calculated on the basis of the full four term and also includes the additional 18 month extension plus an allowance of 50% to allow for potential growth over the full term.

Renewal: This is a closed framework for 48 months, however as detailed in the Mid-Tier Award Form, there is for provision to extend the framework for periods up to an additional 18 months to facilitate an additional procurement competition.

Planning Information

Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) are wishing to engage with potential suppliers on behalf of Health and Social Care for Northern Ireland in relation to the renewal of the current Surgical Dressings Framework (3508540) which expires 30/04/2025. The new Surgical Dressings tender (5858276) is expected to be published in the final quarter of 2025. The aim of this Preliminary Market Engagement (6051334) is to obtain a view of the market’s current practices in the following areas. • Current practices regarding ethical procurement, human rights and modern slavery. • Sustainability & Net Zero requirements. This information is being sought through a themed questionnaire, which potential suppliers are invited to complete. Any interested parties are requested to submit their completed questionnaire through the secure messaging area of the eTendersNI CfT. All correspondence in relation to this market engagement exercise will be communicated via the secure eTendersNI messaging area. Suppliers will be required to return answers to the questionnaire and any comments NO LATER THAN 15:00 on Friday 15th August. Non-participation in this market engagement process does not preclude any suppliers from participating in the procurement tendering process.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05660f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070156-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£56,100,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£56,086,950 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£44,554,101 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2029-12-01

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Additional Buyers

Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Department of Justice

NI Public Health Agency

Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Trust

Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service

Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service

South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Strategic planning and performance group

Western Health and Social Care Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6BA
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
Falls
Westminster Constituency
Belfast West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
43
Supplier Names

ACCU-SCIENCE IRELAND LTD

Advanced Medical Solutions

Aquilant Medical

Baxter Healthcare Ltd

Becton Dickinson U.K. Limited

Brightwake Limited

CD Medical

CLONALLON LABORATORIES LTD

Credenhill Limited

Creed Medical Ltd

Crest Medical Ltd

CUXSON GERRARD & COMPANY LIMITED

Delta Surgical Ltd

DP Medical Systems Ltd

EBRINGTON NI LTD

Essity UK Ltd

FANNIN (NI) LIMITED

FLEETWOOD HEALTHCARE LIMITED

GAMA Healthcare Ltd

GBUK Ltd

GS MEDICAL LIMITED

Haddenham Healthcare Ltd

PRIMACY HEALTHCARE 21 LIMITED

Ideal Medical Solutions Ltd

Iskus Health UK Limited

Johnson & Johnson Medical Ltd

KCI Medical Limited

L&R Medical UK Ltd

LYNCH MEDICAL SUPPLIES LMS LIMITED

MDI MEDICAL N.I. LTD

MEDANA HEALTHCARE LIMITED

Medicareplus International Ltd

Bunzl Retail & Healthcare Supplies Limited

MEDLINE IRELAND LIMITED

NORTHERN HOSPITAL SUPPLIES LTD

PEARSALLS LIMITED

Richardson Healthcare Limited

Smith & Nephew (Ireland) Trading Limited

STEROPLAST HEALTHCARE LIMITED

Uniphar Medtech Ltd

Unisurge International Limited

Urgo Limited

ZOOBIOTIC LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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