This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

15 Jun 2026 at 11:22

Award

10 Jun 2026 at 09:14

Award

29 Apr 2026 at 12:52

Tender

13 Feb 2026 at 16:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, in partnership with other regional trusts, aimed to establish a framework agreement for the supply and delivery of Patient Positioning Pads used in Laparoscopic Surgery. The procurement, categorised within the medical equipment industry, involved an open procedure and culminated in a contract with a framework agreement in place. The contract award, effective from 15th May 2026, and valued at £720,000 with a maximum potential value of £864,000, was set to expire by 14th May 2028, with options for extensions up to 2030. Key locations involved include various regions in Northern Ireland, specifically Belfast, Antrim, Portadown, and Londonderry. Important deadlines included the completion of the tender period on 16th March 2026, followed by an award period ending 13th April 2026.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment and devices, particularly those capable of meeting the high-quality standards required for surgical use. Large-scale enterprises like ELEMENTAL HEALTHCARE LTD, NOVUS MED LTD, PEI SURGICAL LTD, and Uniphar Medtech Ltd were appointed as suppliers, highlighting the competitive nature of this sector. Businesses with the capability to comply with medical device regulations and deliver innovative solutions for patient positioning could find substantial prospects through participation in such frameworks. Additionally, with the open procedure method, numerous companies can potentially benefit from future call-offs within this framework, accommodating diverse suppliers in the expansive healthcare industry.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Patient Positioning Pads for 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

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/056090-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
15 May 2026 - 14 May 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-11-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Active

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

Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service

South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

Southern Health and Social Care Trust

Western Health and Social Care Trust

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT9 7AB
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ELEMENTAL HEALTHCARE LTD

NOVUS MED LTD

PEI SURGICAL LTD

Uniphar Medtech Ltd t/a M.E.D. Surgical Surgical

Further Information

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