Planning

Orthopaedics Trauma and Joint Replacement Products

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION

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Planning

21 May 2026 at 09:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation, located in Belfast, UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process to engage the market for Orthopaedics Trauma and Joint Replacement Products. This process, classified under the goods category, involves a Prior Information Notice aimed at gathering information from potential suppliers. Interested suppliers have until 3 PM on 1st June 2026 to submit their responses via the eTendersNI platform. The procurement is in alignment with Northern Irish devolved regulations and central government classifications, and the entire exercise is preliminary and for engagement purposes only, with no obligation to participate in subsequent tenders.

This tender presents a promising avenue for businesses specialising in orthopaedic implants and related healthcare products, providing an opportunity to shape the requirements and expectations of the Business Services Organisation. Companies with a strong portfolio in healthcare equipment, particularly those offering innovative solutions in orthopaedic trauma and joint replacement, would be well-positioned to benefit from this engagement. The prospective nature of the procurement, linked with a framework agreement potential, suggests significant long-term collaboration opportunities, contributing to sustainable growth for successful suppliers in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Orthopaedics Trauma and Joint Replacement Products

Notice Description

This is a Prior Information Notice to seek engagement with the market place to gather information associated with the supply and delivery of Orthopaedics Trauma and Joint Replacement Products to NIHSC. To this end the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of NIHSC Trusts, wish to engage with potential suppliers to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through the completion of a Questionnaire. Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of the Call for Tender (CfT) Ref: 6542959. All correspondence in relation to this Pre-Market Engagement exercise must be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed Questionnaire no later than 3pm on 1/06/26. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6542959. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Planning Information

This is a Prior Information Notice to seek engagement with the market place to gather information associated with the supply and delivery of Orthopaedics Trauma and Joint Replacement Products to NIHSC. To this end the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of NIHSC Trusts, wish to engage with potential suppliers to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through the completion of a Questionnaire. Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of the Call for Tender (CfT) Ref: 6542959. All correspondence in relation to this Pre-Market Engagement exercise must be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed Questionnaire no later than 3pm on 1/06/26. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6542959. 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-069eb0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046885-2026
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

33183100 - Orthopaedic implants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Jun 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 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
BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION
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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