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Preliminary Market Engagement for Catering Disposables

BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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03 Jul 2026 at 10:35

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service in Belfast, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for "Preliminary Market Engagement for Catering Disposables". The procurement is classified under the industry category of goods, specifically targeting kitchenware and disposable catering supplies. The procurement process is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations and central government authority standards. A key milestone in this process is the pre-market engagement scheduled for 28th July 2026, aimed at gathering insights for the catering disposables sector, with the contract period anticipated to commence on 1st December 2026 and potentially extend until 2031.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the production and supply of kitchenware and disposable catering supplies. It is particularly well-suited for suppliers who can cater to large-scale requirements and fit within the legal and regulatory framework outlined for public procurement in Northern Ireland. Given the contract's scope and duration, businesses capable of delivering consistent quality and innovative solutions in catering disposables stand to benefit greatly from this engagement, facilitating potential growth and expansion into new markets or strengthening their presence in the public sector space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement for Catering Disposables

Notice Description

Preliminary Market Engagement for Catering Disposables for HSCNI

Planning Information

Pre Market Engagement for Catering Disposables

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c333
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062696-2026
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

CPV Codes

39221100 - Kitchenware

39222100 - Disposable catering supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 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
BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6JU
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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