Planning

Maintenance of Generator Sets including Alternators, Control Systems, Local and Remote ACB Switching Controls

REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Planning

20 Nov 2025 at 13:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, a central government public authority based in Belfast, has initiated a procurement process for the maintenance of Generator Sets, including Alternators, Control Systems, Local and Remote ACB Switching Controls. This tender falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on electricity distribution and control apparatus, and repair and maintenance services. Currently in the planning stage, this is a Pre Market Engagement Notice aimed at engaging with potential suppliers. Interested parties are required to submit their questionnaire responses by 15:00 on 5th December 2025. The procurement is associated with the regulations applying in Northern Ireland, and potential contractors are expected to begin service provision from September 2026, with an anticipated end date of August 2031.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies specialising in electrical engineering, maintenance of electrical components, and those with expertise in generator and control system upkeep would find this project well-suited to their capabilities. The engagement phase allows businesses to influence the procurement specifications, which may increase their chances of securing the contract. Participating in this preliminary stage provides valuable insights into the specific needs of the Northern Ireland health and social care sector, potentially opening doors for future collaborations.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Generator Sets including Alternators, Control Systems, Local and Remote ACB Switching Controls

Notice Description

This a Pre Market Engagement Notice to seek engagement with the market place to ascertain how suppliers can assist in ensuring that Generator Sets including Alternators, Control Systems, Local and Remote ACB Switching Controls are maintained to the applicable standards. See the "CP13 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Explanatory Document" for more information.

Planning Information

This is a Pre Market Engagement Notice to seek engagement with the market place to ascertain how suppliers can assist in ensuring that HSCNI can ensure their Generator Sets including Alternators, Control Systems, Local and Remote ACB Switching Controls. The deadline for PME responses is effectively maintained across all sites. To this end, BSO Procurement and Logistics Service PaLS wish to engage with potential suppliers on behalf of health and social care for Northern Ireland to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through a questionnaire. Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of this CfT. All correspondence in relation to this tender will be communicated via the secure eTendersNI messaging area. Suppliers will be required to return answers to the questionnaire and any comments no later than 15:00 on Friday 05 December 2025. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e590
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075693-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

31100000 - Electric motors, generators and transformers

31200000 - Electricity distribution and control apparatus

31220000 - Electrical circuit components

31700000 - Electronic, electromechanical and electrotechnical supplies

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50532300 - Repair and maintenance services of generators

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
smc.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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