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Preliminary Market Engagement for Cleaning of Oil Fryers, Filtration, Removal and Disposal of Used Cooking Oil

PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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05 May 2026 at 15:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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05 May 2026 at 14:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process currently in the planning stage is headed by the Procurement and Logistics Service, acting on behalf of Health and Social Care NI (HSCNI). The project, titled "Preliminary Market Engagement for Cleaning of Oil Fryers, Filtration, Removal and Disposal of Used Cooking Oil," falls under the Services industry category with a focus on repair and maintenance services. It is scheduled in Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, highlighting an opportunity for businesses to engage prior to the anticipated contract commencement on 1st October 2026, with planned contract periods extending through September 2029 and potentially to September 2031. Interested businesses are invited to submit their preliminary engagement responses via eTendersNI by 15:00 on Tuesday, 19th May 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly those adept at handling tasks related to hotel and restaurant equipment. Companies with expertise in cleaning and disposal services are ideally positioned to leverage this engagement to establish lasting business relationships. Given the extended planning timeline and the detailed preliminary market engagement process, participating in this tender could pave the way for new growth avenues and the potential for long-term contracts within the public sector, specifically in Northern Ireland.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement for Cleaning of Oil Fryers, Filtration, Removal and Disposal of Used Cooking Oil

Notice Description

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) on behalf of Health and Social Care NI (HSCNI) wish to seek engagement with the marketplace to ascertain the market's capabilities in respect of the provision of a service for the Cleaning of Oil Fryers, Filtration, Removal and Disposal of Used Cooking Oil.

Planning Information

What you need to do now. 1. If you are not registered on eTendersNI, please do so as soon as possible. 2. Those interested in participating in such preliminary market engagement should access the 'Preliminary Market Engagement for the Cleaning of Oil Fryers, Filtration, Removal and Disposal of used Cooking Oil’ via eTendersNI (https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do) at their earliest convenience, by searching for Resource ID / CfT Reference Number 6471235 . Please request a copy of the following documents (a) CP13 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire Explanatory Document v1.0 6471235 ; and (b) CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire v1 6471235 (and accompanying appendix) . All completed responses must be submitted via the secure eTendersNI messaging area of the CfT on eTendersNI no later than 15:00, Tuesday 19th May 2026. Please note that with reference to the information containing estimated date of publication of contract notice - this is only an anticipated date and subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691af
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041189-2026
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50880000 - Repair and maintenance services of hotel and restaurant equipment

50882000 - Repair and maintenance services of restaurant equipment

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Sep 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2029 3-4 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
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
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Further Information

Notice Documents

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