Tender

Flexible Endoscopes and Associated Equipment 6307171

BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

13 Jan 2026 at 13:57

Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 10:50

Planning

08 Sep 2025 at 10:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust is leading a public procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of Flexible Endoscopes and Associated Equipment. The associated industry category is medical equipment, with an estimated value of £35.4 million. This procurement falls under the open procedure method with specific focus on goods, involving multiple health and social care trusts across Northern Ireland, including the Northern, South Eastern, Southern, and Western Health and Social Care Trusts. Key deadlines for interested suppliers include the closing date for tender submissions on 4th February 2026 and the award period ending on 13th March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of medical equipment, particularly those specialising in endoscopy and related surgical instruments. Companies offering high-quality products, aligned with mandatory specifications and sustainable criteria as outlined in the tender documentation, will find this an advantageous platform for business expansion. Ideal participants include established suppliers of medical equipment with a capacity to deliver within the framework's specifications and scalability. Engaging in this tender can foster growth through increased visibility and relationships with key health and social care buyers in the UK market.

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Notice Title

Flexible Endoscopes and Associated Equipment 6307171

Notice Description

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of Flexible Endoscopes and Associated Equipment.

Lot Information

Gastro Intestinal and Respiratory Flexible Endoscopes and Associated Products

The purchase of Gastro Intestinal and Respiratory Flexible Endoscopes and Associated Products.

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.

ENT Flexible Endoscopes and Associated Products

The purchase of ENT Flexible Endoscopes and Associated Products.

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.

Genitourinary Flexible Endoscopes and Associated Products

The purchase of Genitourinary Flexible Endoscopes and Associated Products.

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.

Planning Information

What you need to do now. 1. If you are not registered on eTendersNI, please do so as soon as possible. 2. Those interested in participating in such preliminary market engagement should access the 'Preliminary Market Engagement for Flexible Endoscopes and Associated Equipment’ via eTendersNI (https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do ) at their earliest convenience, by searching for Resource ID / CfT Reference Number 5910312. Please request a copy of the following documents (a) CP13 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire Explanatory Document v1.0 Flexible Endoscopes and Associated Equipment; and (b) CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire v1.0 Flexible Endoscopes and Associated Equipment. All completed responses must be submitted via the secure eTendersNI messaging area of the CfT on eTendersNI no later than 15:00, Wednesday 24th September 2025. Please note that with reference to the information containing estimated date of publication of contract notice - this is only an anticipated date and subject to change. Further Information: The overall purpose of this questionnaire is to engage with prospective suppliers and gain further knowledge and understanding of the market landscape. Suppliers should note that any interest shown in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059598
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002689-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

33100000 - Medical equipments

33160000 - Operating techniques

33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments

33162100 - Operating-theatre devices

33168000 - Endoscopy, endosurgery devices

33168100 - Endoscopes

33169000 - Surgical instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£29,500,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-12-10

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Additional Buyers

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATIONS, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcing.palscapital@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)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Kilfennan
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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