Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Extracorporeal Photopheresis System and Consumables

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Planning

17 Jun 2026 at 08:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service, acting on behalf of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, is initiating a public procurement process for the supply and delivery of an Extracorporeal Photopheresis System and Consumables. This procurement, currently in the Planning stage, includes a preliminary market engagement via a Prior Information Notice to gather insights from potential suppliers. Interested parties must complete a Questionnaire by 3pm on 17th July 2026, with the procurement located in Belfast, UK. This procurement falls under the industry category of Medical Equipment, with an estimated contract value reaching up to £4,788,000, and the contract period planned from 1st February 2027 to 31st January 2032.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the medical equipment sector to engage with a central government public authority and contribute to an essential healthcare initiative. Companies with experience in supplying medical systems and consumables, particularly those capable of managing long-term contracts, could find this an excellent chance to showcase their capabilities and expand their market presence. This engagement allows businesses to align their offerings with the specific needs and expectations of the healthcare sector, potentially opening doors to further contract opportunities in public health and associated fields.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Extracorporeal Photopheresis System and Consumables

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 Extracorporeal Photopheresis System and Consumables. To this end the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, 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: 6579029. All correspondence in relation to this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise will be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed Questionnaire No Later than 3pm on 17th July 2026. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6579029. 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 Extracorporeal Photopheresis System and Consumables. To this end the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, 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: 6579029. All correspondence in relation to this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise will be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed Questionnaire No Later than 3pm on 17th July 2026. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6579029. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b680
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056903-2026
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


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,990,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
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
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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