This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

06 May 2026 at 09:38

AwardUpdate

24 Mar 2026 at 15:02

Award

24 Mar 2026 at 14:37

Tender

22 Jan 2026 at 20:31

Planning

08 Aug 2025 at 09:35

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Needle Free Access Devices and IV Accessories" was orchestrated by the Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service, based in Belfast, United Kingdom. This open procedure aimed to establish a Framework Agreement for supplying these medical goods across the Health and Social Care Northern Ireland Trusts. The process, spanning various stages from planning and tendering to awarding, concluded with an award phase on 6 May 2026. The contract, involving multiple lots, commenced on 13 April 2026 and is expected to run until 12 April 2028, with the possibility of extending up to 2030. The total estimated value of the contracts is significant, reaching approximately £12.27 million gross.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses involved in the medical equipment industry, particularly those specialising in needle-free access devices and IV accessories. The sizeable framework agreement is structured to facilitate growth and adaptability to changing needs, offering substantial scope for SMEs and larger enterprises alike to expand their market presence within the UK healthcare sector. Vendors with strong capabilities in delivering high-quality medical consumables and innovative IV solutions are well-suited to participate, thereby bolstering competition and contributing to the enhanced healthcare services provided by participating Northern Irish Trusts.

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Notice Title

Needle Free Access Devices and IV Accessories

Notice Description

Procurement for the Supply and Delivery of Needle Free Access Devices and IV Accessories for use across participating HSCNI Trusts.

Lot Information

Needle Free Access Devices

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

Renewal: Any period(s) up to and including 24 months

Extension Sets

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

Renewal: Any period(s) up to and including 24 months

Stopcocks

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

Renewal: Any period(s) up to and including 24 months

Bung/End Cap

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

Renewal: Any period(s) up to and including 24 months

Bag Spikes

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

Renewal: Any period(s) up to and including 24 months

Planning Information

This is a Prior Information Notice to seek engagement with the market place to gather information associated with the supply and delivery of Needle Free Access Devices and IV Accessories. To this end the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of NIHSC Trusts, wish to engage with potential suppliers to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through the completion of a questionnaire, Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI Secure messaging area of the call for Tender (CFT) ref 6067125. All correspondence in relation to this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise will be communicated via the eTenderNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed Questionnaire No Later than 3pm on 08th September 2025. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link - http://etendersni.gov.uk and locate ref 6067125. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0583e3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041345-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, 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

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141624 - Administration sets

33194000 - Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,221,750 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,221,750 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£24,933,232 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£24,933,232 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
6 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-01-02

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service
Additional Buyers

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
16
Supplier Names

Aquilant Medical

B. Braun Medical Ltd Ireland

BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITED

Balmung Medical Handel GmbH

Becton Dickinson UK Limited

Codan Limited

FANNIN (NI) LIMITED

Fannin NI Ltd

KCI MEDICAL LIMITED

KCI Medical Ltd

MCT LIFESCIENCES LTD

MCT Lifesciences

NORTHERN HOSPITAL SUPPLIES LIMITED

Northern Hospital Supplies Ltd

VYGON (U.K.) LIMITED

Vygon UK Limited

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