External Breast Prosthesis

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                "description": "This is a Preliminary Market Engagement notice to seek engagement with the market place for External Breast Prosthesis. This notice is for the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT), Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) , South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (SEHSCT), Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT) and Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT). The Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of the BHSCT, WHSCT, SEHSCT, SHSCT and NHSCT wish to engage with potential suppliers to obtain a market view of requirements through the completion of a Questionnaire. Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of this Call for Tender (CfT) Ref 6231524. All correspondence in relation to this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise will be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed Questionnaire NO LATER THAN 3.00PM on Monday 1st December 2025. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise. The requirement has been divided into lots, therefore complete the questionnaire for the lot(s) which you are interested in.",
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