Preliminary Market Engagement for Name Badges (6626928)

REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE

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Planning

17 Jul 2026 at 13:01

Summary of the contracting process

The Regional Business Services Organisation, through its Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS), is currently in the planning stage for its procurement process titled "Preliminary Market Engagement for Name Badges (6626928)." This process falls under the goods category and pertains to the provision of name badges for Health and Social Care for Northern Ireland (HSCNI) and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). Located in Armagh, Northern Ireland, the organisation is engaging with potential suppliers to gather market insights via a questionnaire, with responses due by 15:00 on Friday, 31st July 2026. This pre-market engagement notice is not a formal tender but seeks feedback to shape potential future procurement activities scheduled to start on the 1st of December 2026.

This tender process presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the production and supply of identification and textile badges. Companies experienced in servicing the public sector, especially those that can navigate Northern Irish devolved regulations, will find this engagement phase particularly beneficial. With a focus on understanding supplier capabilities, the organisation encourages participation from businesses eager to establish or strengthen their presence in supplying essential goods for central government and public safety services. The subsequent contract, expected to extend over several years, allows for long-term business growth and potential renewal options, making it conducive for suppliers aiming at sustained partnerships and steady revenue streams.

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Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement for Name Badges (6626928)

Notice Description

This is a Pre Market Engagement Notice to inform and seek engagement with potential suppliers for Name Badges for Health and Social Care for Northern Ireland (HSCNI) and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). See [FRM02.N08] for further details.

Planning Information

This is a Pre Market Engagement Notice to inform and seek engagement with potential suppliers for Name Badges for Health and Social Care for Northern Ireland (HSCNI) and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). To this end, BSO Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) wish to engage with potential suppliers on behalf of HSCNI and NIFRS to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through a questionnaire. Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of this CfT. All correspondence in relation to this PME will be communicated via the secure eTendersNI messaging area. Suppliers will be required to return answers to the questionnaire and any comments no later than 15:00 on Friday 31 July 2026. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise. The CfT reference number is 6626928.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cdee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067837-2026
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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


CPV Codes

35123400 - Identification badges

39561130 - Textile labels and badges

39561132 - Textile badges

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20262 months 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REGIONAL 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
ARMAGH
Postcode
BT61 7PR
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)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Cathedral
Westminster Constituency
Newry and Armagh

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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