This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

10 Jul 2026 at 15:17

Planning

25 Sep 2025 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service, is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Urinalysis and Urine Pregnancy Testing". This open procedure relates to the category of medical equipment and is directed at sourcing systems and related consumables for the Northern Ireland Health and Social Care sector. The tender is valued at £10,427,400.76 and is being carried out across various health trusts in Northern Ireland, including Belfast, Antrim, Derry, Portadown, and other localities. Interested suppliers must submit their tenders electronically by 21st August 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 14th August 2026. The contract, effective from 1st August 2027, could potentially run until 31st July 2033, with renewal options available to extend its duration.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the medical and laboratory equipment sector, especially those focusing on urinalysis and pregnancy testing systems. Suppliers participating in this procurement could benefit from a long-term contract with robust renewal and expansion possibilities, aligning their offerings with evolving health care needs in Northern Ireland. Companies capable of delivering high-quality products and competitive pricing will find this tender rewarding, as it accounts for both quality (40%) and cost (60%) in the award criteria. Additionally, the suitability for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) encourages broader participation, providing a platform for diverse suppliers to engage with multiple health and social care trusts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Urinalysis and Urine Pregnancy Testing

Notice Description

The Business Services Organisation (BSO ) Procurement and LogistIcs Service (PaLS), on behalf of Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI) is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement to gather insights from the market regarding the current landscape, supplier readiness and any recent developments or innovations in relation to Urinalysis and Urine Pregnancy Testing Systems.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Buyer reserves the right to increase quantities, extend the contract solution to additional departments or sites, and implement service reconfiguration during the contract term.

Renewal: There is provision for an extension of the contract for any period up to and including 48 months. A further extension of up to 18 months may also be applied; however, this additional 18 month extension may be used solely to facilitate a subsequent procurement competition or to put in place alternative arrangements for the required supplies or services.

Planning Information

The Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) session will be conducted in three stages: Stage 1: All interested suppliers are required to request participation in this PME by emailing palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net no later than 15:00 on 8th October 2025 where a CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire will be returned to each interested supplier. Stage 2: All interested suppliers are required to complete and return the CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire to Palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net no later than 15:00 on October 17th 2025. Stage 3: Interested Suppliers will be invited to participate in a follow-up engagement session once all relevant documentation has been returned within the above stipulated timelines, this supplier engagement session will take place in person. N.B: Only suppliers who submit a completed questionnaire by the aforementioned deadline, and who demonstrate sufficient capability and alignment with the Buyer’s needs, will be invited to attend a Supplier engagement session (SES)-estimated dates for SES is 3rd and possibly the 4th November 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a23e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065320-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,427,400 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£10,427,400 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
4 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2036-07-31

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Additional Buyers

BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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

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)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Dundonald
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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