Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement - Postural Management Equipment and Accessories

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Planning

28 Aug 2025 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement - Postural Management Equipment and Accessories." This initiative is being conducted on behalf of Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI) and falls under the industry category of medical equipment and associated products. Located in Ballymena, United Kingdom, this preliminary market engagement exercise seeks to gather insights and information from potential suppliers to shape future procurement requirements. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit their responses via the eTendersNI platform by 10 September 2025, with all market engagement activities scheduled to conclude by 17 October 2025.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment, including products related to postural management and medical furniture. Suppliers involved in the production and supply of medical aids, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products are well-suited to contribute valuable insights during this phase. Engaging in this preliminary market exercise allows companies to showcase their capabilities and potentially influence the future direction of the procurement process, laying the groundwork for business growth and entry into future tendering opportunities in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - Postural Management Equipment and Accessories

Notice Description

This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to seek additional engagement with the market place to gather information associated for the provision of Postural Management Equipment and Accessories. To this end the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI), 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: 6108745. All correspondence in relation to this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise must be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed Questionnaire no later than 17:00 hours on 10 September 2025. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6108745. 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 Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to seek additional engagement with the market place to gather information associated for the provision of Postural Management Equipment and Accessories. To this end the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI), 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: 6108745. All correspondence in relation to this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise must be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed Questionnaire no later than 17:00 hours on 10 September 2025. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6108745. 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-058f9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052109-2025
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products

33192000 - Medical furniture

33196000 - Medical aids

39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Aug 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 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
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcing.palsballymena@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BALLYMENA
Postcode
BT43 6DA
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)
TLN0F Mid and East Antrim
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Mid and East Antrim
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
North Antrim

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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