Planning

Microscopes for Western Health and Social Care Trust Haematology Consultants

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Planning

18 May 2026 at 14:19

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, in association with the Western Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland, is initiating a procurement process for the supply and delivery of microscopes. These will be used by Haematology Consultants at Altnagelvin Hospital. This process is currently in the planning stage, with an important deadline set for the submission of the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire by 15:00 on 1st June 2026. The procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically medical equipment and laboratory tools, and is governed by UK regulations applicable to Northern Irish devolved authorities.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacture or distribution of optical microscopes and medical equipment. Companies with expertise in laboratory and precision equipment would find this tender particularly relevant. By providing these essential diagnostic tools, businesses can contribute significantly to medical diagnostics and patient care in the region. This engagement is a chance to potentially forge lasting partnerships with public health institutions in Northern Ireland, promoting both business growth and community welfare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Microscopes for Western Health and Social Care Trust Haematology Consultants

Notice Description

The Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS), on behalf of the Buyer, Western Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland, are inviting the market to provide information on the supply and delivery of microscopes for their Haematology Consultants based in Altnagelvin Hospital. The Haematology laboratory's main purpose is to diagnose blood related conditions and ensure safe, efficient blood transfusion support, contributing directly to patient care across the hospital and wider community. With this diagnostic service, the department ensures timely results essential for treatment decisions.

Planning Information

This process will include an explanatory document which will outline how the information is requested and the use of a questionnaire with specific questions to be completed by interested suppliers. The CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire can be obtained by contacting palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net and requesting documents for Tender 6534488 Microscopes for WHSCT Haematology Consultants. Important Deadlines Submission deadline - All completed questionnaires for this Preliminary Market Engagement must be submitted by 15:00 on 01/06/2026. They should be returned to palsgransha.sourcing@hscni.net before the above mentioned date and time. Please note - Submissions received after this deadline will not be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069b1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045411-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

38634000 - Optical microscopes

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
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
BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Additional Buyers

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
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)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Kilfennan
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Further Information

Notice Documents

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