Tender

Patient Positioning Pads for use in Laparoscopic Surgery

BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, along with several other Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland, initiated a procurement process on 13th February 2026 for the supply and delivery of Patient Positioning Pads specifically designed for use in laparoscopic surgeries. This initiative is being driven under the Northern Irish devolved regulations and has an estimated gross value of £864,000. The tender is currently in the 'Tender' stage, with the submission deadline set for 16th March 2026. The procurement method employed is the open procedure, allowing wide participation to establish a Framework Agreement, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1st May 2026 and extend up to 2030 as necessary.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment industry, particularly those with expertise in the manufacture and supply of traction or suspension devices for medical beds. Companies specialising in medical equipment and pharmaceuticals are encouraged to compete, as there is significant potential for growth through this long-term framework agreement, and up to 99 participants may be involved. Both local businesses and those with capacity to deliver across the UK could benefit from engaging in this procurement opportunity, fostering a beneficial partnership with the Health and Social Care Trusts of Northern Ireland.

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Notice Title

Patient Positioning Pads for use in Laparoscopic Surgery

Notice Description

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of Patient Positioning Pads to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2 Years with the option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065450
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013599-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

33192310 - Traction or suspension devices for medical beds

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-11-01

Notice Status

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

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

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

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