Tender

Orthopaedics - Hip and Knee Replacement Products

BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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Tender

11 Jun 2026 at 07:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, along with several other Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland, has initiated an active tender process for the provision of orthopaedic products, specifically hip and knee replacement products. The tender aims to establish a Framework Agreement for these essential medical supplies, valued at £54,000,000. The procurement process will utilize an open procedure, and the tender period concludes on the 10th of July, 2026. Located in Belfast and other parts of Northern Ireland, this procurement falls under the goods category. Key dates include the end of the enquiry period on the 3rd of July, 2026, and the award period completing by the 12th of August, 2026.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in orthopaedic devices and supplies to access a substantial market within Northern Ireland's healthcare sector. Companies with expertise in producing standard and bespoke hip and knee implants will be particularly well-suited to compete, especially those able to meet the quality criteria outlined in the tender documentation. The framework also allows for additional purchases and potential contract extensions, providing ongoing prospects for business growth and expansion within the medical supply industry.

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Notice Title

Orthopaedics - Hip and Knee Replacement Products

Notice Description

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of Hip and Knee Replacement Products to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI)

Lot Information

Lot 1 Hips Hip Implant ( Standard )

Lot 1 for Hip Implant ( Standard ) products

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on service user requirements. The Estimated Total Contract value will be advertised at PS54,000,000. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original contract value during the contract term to accommodate any increase in demand or changes in service requirements. Any such increase will be applied at the rates and terms set out in the original framework and will not alter the overall nature of the framework

Renewal: 2 Years with the option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months

Lot 2 Knee Implants (Standard)

Lot 2 for Knee Implants (Standard) Products

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on service user requirements. The Estimated Total Contract value will be advertised at PS54,000,000. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original contract value during the contract term to accommodate any increase in demand or changes in service requirements. Any such increase will be applied at the rates and terms set out in the original framework and will not alter the overall nature of the framework

Renewal: 2 Years with the option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months

Lot 3 Specialist Hip (bespoke and custom made for complex and difficult cases)

Lot 3 for Specialist Hip Products (bespoke and custom made for complex and difficult cases)

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on service user requirements. The Estimated Total Contract value will be advertised at PS54,000,000. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original contract value during the contract term to accommodate any increase in demand or changes in service requirements. Any such increase will be applied at the rates and terms set out in the original framework and will not alter the overall nature of the framework

Renewal: 2 Years with the option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months

Lot 4 Specialist Knee (bespoke and custom made for complex and difficult cases)

Lot 4 for Specialist Knee Products (bespoke and custom made for complex and difficult cases)

Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on service user requirements. The Estimated Total Contract value will be advertised at PS54,000,000. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original contract value during the contract term to accommodate any increase in demand or changes in service requirements. Any such increase will be applied at the rates and terms set out in the original framework and will not alter the overall nature of the framework

Renewal: 2 Years with the option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b262
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054980-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141700 - Orthopaedic supplies

33183000 - Orthopaedic support devices

33183200 - Orthopaedic prostheses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£45,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2029-10-01

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Additional Buyers

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 7AB
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

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