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Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire for Cochlear Implants and Accessories

Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Services

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18 Aug 2026 at 14:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Services is planning a procurement for the supply and delivery of cochlear implants and accessories on behalf of Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. The requirement is classified as goods and centres on cochlear implant products. The stated purpose of the preliminary exercise is to understand the market and gather suppliers’ views on potential requirements before any future tender. The buying organisation is a central government public authority responsible for procurement and logistics services. The procurement is intended to support the Trust’s healthcare services, with the buyer’s address in Belfast. Suppliers whose business covers cochlear implants, related accessories, medical-device supply and associated delivery services will find the subject matter relevant. The requirement is presented as one overall grouping rather than separate product lots.

This process is at the planning stage and is a preliminary market engagement exercise, not an invitation to tender. The buyer expects to use suppliers’ questionnaire responses to inform potential future requirements; participation does not commit the buyer to a later tender. One planned lot has an indicative contract period from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2028. The estimated value is £20,707,200 excluding VAT, or £25,884,000 including VAT. The buyer planned to collect completed market-engagement questionnaires by 3pm on 1 September 2026 through the secure messaging area for CfT reference 6683970. The exercise is intended to obtain a market view of the supply and delivery requirement, rather than to evaluate tenders or select a supplier at this stage.

This engagement will suit manufacturers, distributors and specialist healthcare suppliers with established capability in cochlear implants and accessories. It is particularly relevant to businesses able to supply a range of implant products, support associated accessories and manage dependable delivery for a health service customer. Suppliers can use the questionnaire to explain their product offer, supply arrangements, delivery model and view of the likely requirement. Businesses with experience of supplying specialist medical devices to public-sector or clinical organisations should be well placed to provide useful market input. The exercise is also relevant to firms considering whether to enter the Northern Ireland market or work through a distribution or delivery partnership. It is a preparation opportunity for organisations wanting to shape their understanding of a possible future procurement, rather than a contract available for bidding now.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire for Cochlear Implants and Accessories

Notice Description

Preliminary Market Engagement Questionanaire Cochlear Implants and Accessories. This is a Prior Information Notice to seek engagement with the market place to gather information associated with the supply and delivery of Cochlear Implants and Accessories To this end the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of BHSCT, 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: 6683970. 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 1st September 2026. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6683970. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement Questionanaire Cochlear Implants and Accessories. This is a Prior Information Notice to seek engagement with the market place to gather information associated with the supply and delivery of Cochlear Implants and Accessories To this end the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of BHSCT, 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: 6683970. 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 1st September 2026. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6683970. 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-06e69a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078568-2026
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

33185200 - Cochlear implant

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,707,200 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 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 Procurement and Logistics Services
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
Postcode Area
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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