Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement for White Goods and Domestic Appliances

PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Planning

22 Jan 2026 at 15:25

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Procurement and Logistics Service, acting on behalf of Health and Social Care NI, is in the planning stage of a preliminary market engagement process. The tender, titled "Preliminary Market Engagement for White Goods and Domestic Appliances," falls under the goods category within the domestic appliances industry. The procurement process aims to explore market capabilities for supplying various electrical and non-electrical domestic appliances, including refrigerators, ovens, and dishwashers. Key engagement is conducted in Belfast, Northern Ireland, with a critical deadline set for document submissions by 15:00 on 9th February 2026. This engagement is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations, reflecting its sub-central government authority status.

This market engagement presents lucrative business growth opportunities, especially for suppliers of white goods and domestic appliances. Companies specialising in electrical home appliances have a prime opportunity to influence future procurement strategies by providing valuable market insights. Engaging in this preliminary phase allows businesses to showcase capabilities and align with the requirements of Health and Social Care NI. It is an advantageous chance for businesses already registered on eTendersNI or those willing to register promptly to position themselves favourably for potential future tenders based on this initial engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement for White Goods and Domestic Appliances

Notice Description

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) on behalf of Health and Social Care NI (HSCNI) wish to seek engagement with the marketplace to ascertain the market's capabilities in respect of the supply of White Goods and Domestic Appliances

Planning Information

What you need to do now: 1. If you are not registered on eTendersNI, please do so as soon as possible. 2. Those interested in participating in such preliminary market engagement should access the 'Preliminary Market Engagement for White Goods and Domestic Appliances' via eTendersNI (https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do ) at their earliest convenience, by searching for Resource ID / CfT Reference Number 6046014. A copy of the following documents has been included within the CfT documents area of this advertisement: (a) CP13 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire Explanatory Document - White Goods and Domestic Appliances; (b) CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire (c) CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire – Appendix 1 All completed responses must be submitted via the secure eTendersNI messaging area of the CfT on eTendersNI no later than 15:00, Monday 9th February 2026. Please note that with reference to the information containing estimated date of publication of contract notice - this is only an anticipated date and subject to change. Further Information: The overall purpose of this questionnaire is to engage with prospective suppliers and gain further knowledge and understanding of the market landscape. Suppliers should note that any interest shown in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005862-2026
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

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

CPV Codes

39700000 - Domestic appliances

39710000 - Electrical domestic appliances

39711000 - Electrical domestic appliances for use with foodstuffs

39711100 - Refrigerators and freezers

39711110 - Refrigerator-freezers

39711120 - Freezers

39711122 - Household freezers

39711123 - Upright-type freezers

39711130 - Refrigerators

39711330 - Electric toasters

39711360 - Ovens

39711361 - Electric ovens

39711362 - Microwave ovens

39713100 - Dishwashing machines

39713210 - Washer/dryers

39720000 - Non-electric domestic appliances

39721100 - Domestic cooking appliances

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 1 Jul 2030 4-5 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
PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sourcing.palscapital@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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