Laryngoscope Handles and Blades

BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

15 Jun 2026 at 14:22

Planning

20 Feb 2026 at 13:28

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process, with an identification code of 056281-2026, initiated by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, is in the "tender" stage as of 15th June 2026, and pertains to the supply and delivery of Laryngoscope Handles and Blades. This project is managed by the Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service for Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI) and covers multiple regions in Northern Ireland including Belfast, Antrim, and Londonderry. The procurement method is open procedure under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54. The submission deadlines include an enquiry period ending on 3rd July 2026, with a tender period closing on 14th July 2026. This tender involves the medical equipment industry, specifically focusing on goods valued at £1,887,053.61 gross (£1,567,113.85 net) and aims to establish a framework agreement with options for renewal and additional purchases.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in producing or supplying medical equipment and disposable medical products, particularly those specialising in laryngoscopes. It is well-suited for businesses experienced in fulfilling large-scale health service contracts and capable of upholding stringent quality requirements, as the award criteria emphasize quality compliance alongside pricing. The framework agreement allows for potential contract extensions and expansion of the product range, enabling suppliers with innovative or additional products to secure a long-term partnership with HSCNI. Businesses looking to grow by establishing a foothold or expanding their portfolio within the public healthcare sector would find this tender particularly advantageous.

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Notice Title

Laryngoscope Handles and Blades

Notice Description

The Health and Social Care Business Services Organisation (BSO) seeks to establish a Framework for the supply and delivery of Laryngoscope Handles and Blades on behalf of Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).

Lot Information

Lot 1 - Laryngoscope Handle Reusable and Blades Single Use/Disposable, Direct

Purchase of Laryngoscope Handle Reusable and Blades Single Use/Disposable, Direct

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Renewal: Option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months

Lot 2 - Video Laryngoscope Handle Reusable and Blades Single Use/ Disposable, Indirectt

Purchase of Video Laryngoscope Handle Reusable and Blades Single Use/ Disposable, Indirect

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Renewal: Option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months

Lot 3 - Laryngoscope Pack Single Use/ Disposable and Handle Single Use/ Disposable

Purchase of Laryngoscope Pack Single Use/ Disposable and Handle Single Use/ Disposable

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Renewal: Option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months

Lot 4 - Video Laryngoscope Pack, Single Use/ Disposable, Indirect

Purchase of Video Laryngoscope Pack, Single Use/ Disposable, Indirect

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service.

Renewal: Option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months

Planning Information

This Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire is being published by Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) for the purposes of informing and engaging with potential service providers regarding the upcoming public competition for Laryngoscope Handles and Blades within Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06594a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056281-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,567,113 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,567,112 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
23 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-06-01

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

NORTHERN IRELAND AMBULANCE SERVICE TRUST

SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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)
TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lisburn and Castlereagh
Electoral Ward
Beechill
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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