Planning

Hand Hygiene Products

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Planning

09 Mar 2026 at 14:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service (BSO PaLS) is currently planning a procurement process for Hand Hygiene Products in the Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI) and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). The procurement falls under the industry category of public authority - central government and Northern Irish devolved regulations apply. Located in Belfast, UK, this procurement process is at the planning stage, with a Preliminary Market Engagement due by 31st March 2026, inviting potential suppliers to participate in discussions. The contract, valued at £2,862,000, is intended for goods including soap, sanitiser, moisturiser, individually wrapped patient hand wipes, and relevant dispensers, with the contract period set from 1st December 2026 to 30th November 2028, subject to renewal.

This tender opens lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in hygiene and healthcare products, especially those adept at supplying hand cleaners, lotions, and sanitisers. Enterprises capable of offering innovative, compliant solutions and competitive pricing will find this tender particularly appealing. Companies with established roles in healthcare support, sanitation services, or pharmaceutical supplies, and those seeking to expand their footprint within Northern Ireland’s healthcare sector, will be well-positioned to leverage this procurement process for growth. The establishment of a framework agreement further enhances the opportunity for continuous collaboration and expansion with BSO PaLS.

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Notice Title

Hand Hygiene Products

Notice Description

Hand Hygiene Products including Soap, Sanitiser, Moisturiser, Individually Wrapped Patient Hand Wipes and relevant dispensers to suit

Planning Information

1.1. This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) 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 Hand Hygiene Products within Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI) and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066585
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020968-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

33741100 - Hand cleaner

33741200 - Hand or body lotions

33741300 - Hand sanitizer

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,385,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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