Planning

Patient Positioning Mattress/Pads for Laparoscopic Surgery

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Planning

27 Aug 2025 at 10:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, initiated by the Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service based in Belfast, aims at acquiring Patient Positioning Mattress/Pads for Laparoscopic Surgery. It falls under the industry category of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. Currently in the planning stage, this process is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to engage the marketplace. Interested suppliers must submit a questionnaire via the eTendersNI platform by 4pm on 10th September 2025. This engagement period is an opportunity for the market to inform NIHSC Trusts of potential supply conditions and constraints.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment, specifically those involved in the production and supply of surgical support devices and accessories. Suppliers with the capability to deliver quality positioning devices for medical beds will find suitable growth avenues. Engagement in this pre-market exercise allows businesses to influence procurement specifications, potentially positioning them favourably for subsequent tendering activities. This process is especially advantageous for suppliers seeking entry or expansion within the NHS supply chain in the United Kingdom.

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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: 6105430. 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 4pm on Wednesday 10/09/2025. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6105430. 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: 6105430. 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 4pm on Wednesday 10/09/2025. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6105430. 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-058e76
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051550-2025
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 LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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