Planning

Non-invasive Ventilation, Associated Consumables and Ancillary Services in the Community

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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PlanningUpdate

26 Jan 2026 at 09:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

26 Jan 2026 at 09:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, based in Belfast, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Non-invasive Ventilation, Associated Consumables and Ancillary Services in the Community." Classified under the medical equipment industry category, this public procurement initiative is in its preliminary market engagement phase, scheduled to conclude by 15:00 on 9th February 2026. This engagement aims to collect information that will shape the future tender, which is anticipated to commence in March 2027 and run until February 2031. The process is being conducted under Northern Irish devolved regulations, indicating specific regional oversight within the UK's legal framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and technology, particularly those with expertise in non-invasive ventilation systems and associated services. Companies capable of supplying comprehensive managed services, including equipment, accessories, maintenance, and customer care, stand to benefit considerably. Participating businesses will have the chance to engage with Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland, supporting community health needs and potentially expanding market reach. Organisations that can offer innovative solutions and proactive customer engagement are well-suited to this procurement opportunity, which aims to address respiratory healthcare needs in the community effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Non-invasive Ventilation, Associated Consumables and Ancillary Services in the Community

Notice Description

The purpose of this Preliminary Market Engagement is to inform the market of our envisaged procurement plan on the provision of Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV), Associated Consumables and Ancillary Services in the community. NIV refers to the method of providing ventilatory support to a patient without placing an artificial airway in the main windpipe (trachea). It is used to treat a number of conditions as the risk or likelihood of respiratory failure is prevalent in various disorders. It is envisaged the Supplier(s) will be expected to provide a complete managed service on behalf of Health and Social Care (HSC) in Northern Ireland to patients that require the use of NIV. This will include but not be restricted to: 1) Supply of all equipment, accessories and consumables. 2) Manage installations, deliveries, maintenance of equipment and call outs. 3) Provide a professional and expert customer care team that can provide training and support to Health Care Professionals and patients. We hope that the Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) will help encourage supplier interest in this tender. It will also help us understand any barriers to tendering that suppliers currently face so these can be considered when drafting the HSC tender

Planning Information

The PME is an information-gathering exercise designed to help inform the development of the future tender. It includes the CP12 – Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire v1.0 and CP13 – Explanatory Document v1.0. 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) Those interested in participating in such preliminary market engagement should access the 'Preliminary Market Engagement for Non-invasive Ventilation, Associated Consumables and Ancillary Services in the Community' via eTendersNI (https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do) at their earliest convenience, by searching for Resource ID / CfT Reference Number 6324330. 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 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060dfa
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006455-2026
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33157000 - Gas-therapy and respiratory devices

33157400 - Medical breathing devices

33195110 - Respiratory monitors

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 28 Feb 2031 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
BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pdrandops.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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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