Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement - Wrist Braces and Thumb Braces

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICES (PALS)

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Planning

04 Nov 2025 at 10:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Services (PaLS) is initiating a preliminary market engagement process for the provision of wrist braces and thumb braces. This engagement is a key step in gathering market information and insights for the Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI). The process, currently in the planning stage, invites potential suppliers to participate by submitting a questionnaire via the eTendersNI platform by 19 November 2025. The initiative is aligned with the medical equipment industry and will focus on suppliers located in Ballymena, United Kingdom. The procurement method emphasises engaging with the market prior to a formal tendering procedure to ensure comprehensive preparation for the subsequent phases set to begin in February 2027.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical equipment and supplies, particularly those specialising in medical consumables like splints. It provides a platform for suppliers to showcase their capabilities and potentially influence the requirements outlined in the future tender. Companies that are flexible, innovative, and equipped to deliver high-quality medical goods will find this preliminary engagement beneficial. As this is the planning stage, participation does not guarantee a future business opportunity but sets a foundation for potential collaborations and strategic partnerships with the Health and Social Care sector in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement - Wrist Braces and Thumb Braces

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 Wrist Braces and Thumb Braces. 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: 6236778. 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 15:00 hours on 19 November 2025. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6236778. 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 Wrist Braces and Thumb Braces. 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: 6236778. 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 15:00 hours on 19 November 2025. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6236778. 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-05d990
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070707-2025
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

33140000 - Medical consumables

33141760 - Splints

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Dec 20252 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 3-4 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 SERVICES (PALS)
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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