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Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Chemicals for the Decontamination of Re-usable Medical Devices and Flexible Endoscopes.

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCURMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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31 Dec 2025 at 13:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service in Belfast is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a tender titled "Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Chemicals for the Decontamination of Re-usable Medical Devices and Flexible Endoscopes." This procurement falls under the industry category of chemical and cleaning products, specifically aimed at supporting Northern Ireland's health sector. The process involves a preliminary market engagement, with a questionnaire due by 23rd January 2026. The contract, planned to begin on 9th April 2026, and potentially last until 8th April 2031, will operate under the framework of Northern Irish devolved regulations and UK central government public authority standards.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for suppliers in the chemical and cleaning products sector, particularly those specialising in medical-grade solutions. The procurement process is seeking innovative suppliers to provide insights and potential solutions for the decontamination of medical devices and endoscopes. Businesses with a proven track record in providing high-quality chemicals and cleaning products are well-suited to engage in this preliminary market exercise, with the potential for long-term partnerships extending across several years through contract renewals.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Chemicals for the Decontamination of Re-usable Medical Devices and Flexible Endoscopes.

Notice Description

Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Chemicals for the Decontamination of Re-usable Medical Devices and Flexible Endoscopes. To engage with potential suppliers to obtain market view of the potential requirements

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Chemicals for the Decontamination of Re-usable Medical Devices and Flexible Endoscopes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fe8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086566-2025
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

24 - Chemical products

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


CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

39830000 - Cleaning products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jan 20263 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 8 Apr 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 PROCURMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rhsnifrs.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
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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