Planning

Patient Positioning Mattress/Pads for Laparoscopic Surgery

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTIC SERVICE

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PlanningUpdate

27 Aug 2025 at 10:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

27 Aug 2025 at 09:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by the Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service based in Belfast, United Kingdom, on behalf of the NIHSC Trusts. This initiative, titled "Patient Positioning Mattress/Pads for Laparoscopic Surgery," falls under the industry category of medical equipment. Currently, this is at the planning stage, marked by a prior information notice for market engagement to gather supplier insights. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit a completed Questionnaire by 3pm on 5th September 2025, using the secure eTendersNI platform. While the contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st May 2026, the planning status indicates ongoing preparations for future tendering phases.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for suppliers in the medical equipment field to expand their business by potentially becoming suppliers of patient positioning mattresses and pads for laparoscopic surgery. The engagement seeks to attract businesses with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying high-quality medical equipment and related products. For companies specialising in traction or suspension devices for medical beds, this procurement could provide significant growth prospects and a chance to secure a long-term contract with a public authority. Active participation in the initial market engagement phase is crucial for firms aiming to demonstrate their capacity to meet the outlined requirements and contribute innovative solutions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Patient Positioning Mattress/Pads for Laparoscopic Surgery

Notice Description

This is a Prior Information Notice to seek engagement with the market place to gather information associated with the supply and delivery of Patient Positioning Mattress/Pads for Laparoscopic Surgery. 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: 6085104. All correspondence in relation to this Pre-Market Engagement exercise must be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed Questionnaire no later than 3pm on Friday 05/09/2025. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6085104. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

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 Patient Positioning Mattress/Pads for Laparoscopic Surgery. 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: 6085104. All correspondence in relation to this Pre-Market Engagement exercise must be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed Questionnaire no later than 3pm on Friday 05/09/2025. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6085104. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051551-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33192310 - Traction or suspension devices for medical beds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTIC SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
palscollegestreet.sourcing@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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