Tender

Specialised Drapes, Utility Drapes and Drape Packs

BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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Tender

18 Dec 2025 at 16:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, alongside multiple other health trusts in Northern Ireland, has initiated an active tendering process for the supply and delivery of Specialised Drapes, Utility Drapes, and Drape Packs. This procurement falls under the category of medical equipment and consumables, specifically targeting operating-theatre drapes. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage and is conducted using an open procedure, with a submission deadline set for 30 January 2026. The total value of the contract, which is planned to cover from 2026 to 2029, reaches up to £5,724,000 GBP, inclusive of all extension options. The procurement process is managed through the Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, based in Belfast, and is expected to comply with the regulations applicable in Northern Ireland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment manufacturing and supply, particularly those offering high-quality drapes and related consumables. Companies equipped to meet the demands of public health institutions and capable of maintaining consistent supply chains will find this a strategic opportunity to bolster their market presence. The substantial contract value and the potential for contract renewal make it an attractive proposition for businesses seeking long-term engagements with central government health bodies in the UK. Suppliers that can balance competitive pricing with the stringent quality requirements specified in the tender documentation are especially well-positioned to benefit from this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialised Drapes, Utility Drapes and Drape Packs

Notice Description

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) is seeking to establish a Contract for the supply and delivery of Specialised Drapes, Utility Drapes and Drape Packs to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).

Lot Information

Lot 1: Specialised Drapes

Lot 1 is for Specialised Drapes

Options: The Estimated Total Contract value will be advertised at PS5,724,000. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original contract value during the contract term to accommodate any increase in demand or changes in service requirements. Any such increase will be applied at the rates and terms set out in the original Contract and will not alter the overall nature of the Contract.

Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for any period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months.

Lot 2: Utility Drapes

Lot 2 is for Utility Drapes

Options: The Estimated Total Contract value will be advertised at PS5,724,000. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original contract value during the contract term to accommodate any increase in demand or changes in service requirements. Any such increase will be applied at the rates and terms set out in the original Contract and will not alter the overall nature of the Contract.

Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for any period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months.

Lot 3: Drape Packs

Lot 3 is for Drape Packs

Options: The Estimated Total Contract value will be advertised at PS5,724,000. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original contract value during the contract term to accommodate any increase in demand or changes in service requirements. Any such increase will be applied at the rates and terms set out in the original Contract and will not alter the overall nature of the Contract.

Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for any period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f9a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084592-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33100000 - Medical equipments

33140000 - Medical consumables

39518100 - Operating-theatre drapes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,579,200 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,579,200 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jul 2026 - 4 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-12-16

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Additional Buyers

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

NORTHERN IRELAND AMBULANCE SERVICE TRUST

SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
palscollegestreet.sourcing@hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 7AB
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

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