Planning

Theatre Tools and Mobile Equipment, Specialist Theatre Equipment and Specialist Microscopes

REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Planning

12 Mar 2026 at 14:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being initiated by the Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, a central government public authority operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The current stage is Planning, involving a pre-market engagement (PME) initiative aimed at gathering input from potential suppliers. This initiative targets the maintenance of specialised theatre and mobile equipment such as electro-surgery tools, medical lasers, and operating tables at health and social care sites in Northern Ireland. Interested suppliers are invited to participate by submitting a questionnaire via the eTendersNI platform by 15:00 on 26 March 2026. This engagement will help shape the tendering requirements, with planning for further procurement activities under services category involving operating theatre devices and maintenance systems.

This tender provides a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in the repair and maintenance of medical and precision equipment, as well as those offering theatre management systems. Companies with experience in handling operating-theatre instruments and miscellaneous repair services will benefit from participating in these preliminary discussions. By contributing insights and demonstrating capabilities during the current Planning stage, businesses can position themselves favourably for future tender competitions commencing in January 2027, potentially extending through 2034. Engaging now allows businesses to align their services with the requirements outlined by the Regional Business Services Organisation, promoting business growth and establishing long-term partnerships within the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Theatre Tools and Mobile Equipment, Specialist Theatre Equipment and Specialist Microscopes

Notice Description

This is a Pre Market Engagement Notice to seek engagement with the market place to ascertain how suppliers can assist in ensuring that Theatre Tools and Mobile Equipment (Electro-Surgery Equipment, Hyfrecators, Medical Lasers, Powered Tools/Plaster Saws, Operating Tables/Minor Procedure Trolleys and Arthroscopic Theatre Equipment). Specialist Theatre Equipment and Specialist Microscopes and Associated Stacks (Colposcope) are maintained to the applicable standards. See the 'CP13 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Explanatory Document' for more information.

Planning Information

This is a Pre Market Engagement Notice to seek engagement with the market place to ascertain how suppliers can assist in ensuring that HSCNI can ensure their Theatre Tools and Mobile Equipment (Electro-Surgery Equipment, Hyfrecators, Medical Lasers, Powered Tools/Plaster Saws, Operating Tables/Minor Procedure Trolleys and Arthroscopic Theatre Equipment). Specialist Theatre Equipment and Specialist Microscopes and Associated Stacks (Colposcope) are maintained to the applicable standards. The deadline for PME responses is effectively maintained across all sites. To this end, BSO Procurement and Logistics Service PaLS wish to engage with potential suppliers on behalf of health and social care for Northern Ireland to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through a questionnaire. Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of this CfT. All correspondence in relation to this tender will be communicated via the secure eTendersNI messaging area. Suppliers will be required to return answers to the questionnaire and any comments no later than 15:00 on Thursday 26 March 2026. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06687b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022367-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments

33162200 - Operating-theatre instruments

48814300 - Theatre management system

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 Over 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
REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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