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Preliminary Market Engagement for the provision of Nebuliser Systems for Inhaled Bronchodilator Drugs with Enhanced Lung Deposition

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICES

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14 Nov 2025 at 10:43

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Services, based in Belfast, is managing a public procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement for the provision of Nebuliser Systems for Inhaled Bronchodilator Drugs with Enhanced Lung Deposition". This initiative falls under the category of medical equipment and consumables and is being undertaken in accordance with Northern Irish devolved regulations. Currently, in the planning stage, the engagement is scheduled to conclude by 8th December 2025. The procurement process is focused on establishing a framework agreement for nebuliser systems, with the contract period envisaged to commence on 1st November 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for companies specialising in the supply and innovation of medical devices, particularly those proficient in respiratory devices and associated consumables. Engaging with this process could allow businesses to align themselves with regional healthcare requirements and contribute to the enhancement of respiratory treatment protocols within Northern Ireland. Enterprises with capabilities in producing medical equipment that prioritises safety and efficiency, especially those compatible with emergency care settings, will find this procurement particularly aligned with their expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement for the provision of Nebuliser Systems for Inhaled Bronchodilator Drugs with Enhanced Lung Deposition

Notice Description

BSO PaLS, acting on behalf of HSCNI, is seeking to engage with the market to assess capabilities, conditions, and capacity in relation to the supply of Nebuliser Systems for Inhaled Bronchodilator Drugs with Enhanced Lung Deposition. This engagement is in preparation for a potential regional framework planned for late 2026. Nebuliser Systems are used by patients with a range of respiratory conditions. These systems deliver a dispersion of drugs in the form of small droplets suspended in gas, which are inhaled and deposited in the respiratory tract to achieve a local therapeutic effect. This system is intended to replace nebulisation via piped medical air, which is now prohibited following the National Patient Safety Alert NHS/PSA/D/2016009, issued due to incidents of misconnection between oxygen and air outlets resulting in patient harm and fatalities. The proposed system will be used for the most acutely unwell patients and is a critical component of their clinical treatment during Emergency Department attendance or hospital admission. This procurement will focus on the purchase of nebuliser equipment, accessories, and associated consumables for use across Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland. We hope that the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) will help encourage supplier(s) interest in this tender. It will also help us understand any barriers to tendering that suppliers currently face so these can be considered when drafting the HSCNI tender.

Planning Information

The PME is an information-gathering exercise designed to help inform the development of the future framework. It includes: • CP12 - Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire 6203026. • CP13 - Explanatory Document 6203026. What you need to do now: 1) If you are not registered on eTendersNI, please do so as soon as possible (https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do). 2) Access the PME titled 'Preliminary Market Engagement for the provision of Nebuliser Systems for Inhaled Bronchodilator Drugs with Enhanced Lung Deposition’ via eTendersNI by searching for Resource ID / CfT Reference Number 6203026. 3) Using the eTendersNI secure messaging service, please see a broadcasted copy of the CP12 PME Questionnaire and a copy of the CP13 PME Explanatory Document. All completed responses must be submitted via the secure eTendersNI messaging area of the CFT no later than 15:00, Monday 8th December 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e128
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073855-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

33100000 - Medical equipments

33140000 - Medical consumables

33157000 - Gas-therapy and respiratory devices

33171210 - Resuscitation mask

33194000 - Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion

33195000 - Patient-monitoring system

33195110 - Respiratory monitors

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2029 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
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pdrandops.sourcing@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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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