This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 May 2026 at 15:35

Planning

14 Nov 2025 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for a nebuliser system suitable for delivering inhaled bronchodilator drugs is being led by the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust. This procurement, titled "Nebuliser System for Inhaled Bronchodilator Drugs with Enhanced Lung Deposition," is part of an active tender process launched on 29th May 2026. The contract aims to implement a regional framework, providing vital medical devices and consumables across Northern Ireland, commencing on 1st November 2026. The tender is open and follows an open procedure with a submission deadline set for 3rd July 2026. This process, valued at £4,020,000 excluding VAT, is classified under the medical equipment industry category and covers multiple lots for various nebuliser technologies, including Jet, Vibrating Mesh, and Ultrasonic methods. The buyers involved include several health and social care trusts and the Department of Health, indicating a significant regional collaboration.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for suppliers specialising in medical equipment, particularly those providing nebuliser systems and associated consumables. Companies that are adept in manufacturing or distributing medical devices that support respiratory therapies stand well to compete in this procurement. With a focus on enhanced lung deposition devices, the framework aims to equip health and social care facilities with cutting-edge technology, thus allowing successful bidders to establish or strengthen their market presence in the healthcare sector in Northern Ireland. Additionally, the opportunity for contract renewal offers a long-term engagement potential for businesses capable of meeting the tender specifications and quality requirements. This initiative not only supports patient care advancements but also propels related businesses towards collaboration with multiple health trusts, fostering growth and innovation within the industry.

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Notice Title

Nebuliser System for Inhaled Bronchodilator Drugs with Enhanced Lung Deposition

Notice Description

This Tender is for the provision of a Nebuliser System for Inhaled Bronchodilator Drugs with Enhanced Lung Deposition for the most unwell patients. This Tender aims to implement a regional, non-exclusive and unranked, closed Framework for this requirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Jet Nebulisers

Nebulisers using Jet/Air technology

Renewal: 2 years (from the initial Framework end date) plus the option to extend, as detailed in Section 10 and Section 13 of the Mid-Tier Award Form

Lot 2 - Vibrating Mesh Nebulisers

Nebulisers using Vibrating Mesh technology

Renewal: 2 years (from the initial Framework end date) plus the option to extend, as detailed in Section 10 and Section 13 of the Mid-Tier Award Form

Lot 3 - Ultrasonic Nebulisers

Nebulisers using Ultrasonic technology

Renewal: 2 years (from the initial Framework end date) plus the option to extend, as detailed in Section 10 and Section 13 of the Mid-Tier Award Form

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e128
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050947-2026
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

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
£4,020,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,020,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
8 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Belfast Health & Social Care Trust
Additional Buyers

Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Services

Department of Health

Northern Health & Social Care Trust

Northern Ireland Ambulance Service HSC Trust

South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust

Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Strategic planning and performance group

Western Health & Social Care Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT12 6BA
Postcode Area
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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Falls
Westminster Constituency
Belfast West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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