--- title: "Pre Market Engagement - Blinds, Curtains and Disposable Curtains and Associated Accessories" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b759" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b759" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b759.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b759.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE" published: "2024-11-18" --- # Pre Market Engagement - Blinds, Curtains and Disposable Curtains and Associated Accessories Buyer: PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b759 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04b759) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04b759.json) ## Summary Procurement and Logistics Service, acting on behalf of Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland (HSCNI), is initiating a procurement process for a contract concerning "Blinds, Curtains and Disposable Curtains and Associated Accessories." This pre-market engagement is in the planning stage, aimed at understanding the market structure and potential requirements before the formal tender process. The contract, classified under the CPV code 39515100 (Curtains), is part of the goods procurement category and covers the region of Northern Ireland (UKN). Key dates include a future notice date set for 19 December 2024, and interested suppliers must submit comments by 15:00 hours, 27 November 2024. Suppliers can participate through the eTendersNI platform by registering their business and updating their contact information. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying blinds, curtains, and disposable curtains. Companies specialising in these goods, particularly those already registered with relevant CPV codes on the eTendersNI platform, stand to benefit from the potential contracts. Firms capable of delivering specialised textile solutions, both in healthcare settings and beyond, are encouraged to engage in this market analysis phase to understand the requirements and position themselves for future procurement opportunities. This engagement phase allows suppliers to influence the final tender specifications, ensuring that they are well-suited for the forthcoming competitive bidding process. ## Notice This is a prior information notice to seek engagement with the market place for Blinds, Curtains and Disposable Curtains and Associated Accessories contract for Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland (HSCNI). Potential suppliers for Blinds, Curtains and Disposable Curtains and Associated Accessories will need to register their business on the website www.eTendersNI.gov.uk. Go to 'Suppliers new to eTendersNI' and follow the registration process. Suppliers will be required to register against the relevant CPV codes applicable to them and to ensure they receive email alerts regarding specific areas of interest. If already registered Suppliers should review their contact details to ensure the information is up to date. Assistance is available from eTenders NI Helpdesk, telephone number: 08002404545. ### Lot Information Blinds This is a prior information notice to seek engagement with the market place to understand the market structure for Market Engagement Blinds, Curtains and Disposable Curtains and Associated Accessories for Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland (HSCNI). To this end, Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) wish to engage with potential suppliers on behalf of HSCNI to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of this Call for Tender (CfT 5584041). All correspondence in relation to this market engagement exercise will be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers should refer to the Market Engagement Document and complete the Market Engagement Questionnaires spreadsheet (all tabs) located within CfT 5584041. Any comments must be sent no later than 15:00 hours 27 November 2024 . Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and there is no commitment at this stage to carrying out such a process. Curtains This is a prior information notice to seek engagement with the market place to understand the market structure for Market Engagement Blinds, Curtains and Disposable Curtains and Associated Accessories for Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland (HSCNI). To this end, Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) wish to engage with potential suppliers on behalf of HSCNI to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of this Call for Tender (CfT 5584041). All correspondence in relation to this market engagement exercise will be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers should refer to the Market Engagement Document and complete the Market Engagement Questionnaires spreadsheet (all tabs) located within CfT 5584041. Any comments must be sent no later than 15:00 hours 27 November 2024 . Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and there is no commitment at this stage to carrying out such a process. Disposable Curtains This is a prior information notice to seek engagement with the market place to understand the market structure for Market Engagement Blinds, Curtains and Disposable Curtains and Associated Accessories for Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland (HSCNI). To this end, Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) wish to engage with potential suppliers on behalf of HSCNI to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of this Call for Tender (CfT 5584041). All correspondence in relation to this market engagement exercise will be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers should refer to the Market Engagement Document and complete the Market Engagement Questionnaires spreadsheet (all tabs) located within CfT 5584041. Any comments must be sent no later than 15:00 hours 27 November 2024 . Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise. For the avoidance of doubt, this stage of the project is not part of a formal procurement process and there is no commitment at this stage to carrying out such a process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037213-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Dec 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE | | Locality | ARMAGH | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT61 7PR | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon | | Local authority | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon | | Electoral ward | Cathedral | | Westminster constituency | Newry and Armagh | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 39515100 - Curtains - 39515400 - Blinds - 39515420 - Textile blinds - 39515440 - Vertical blinds ## Release History - 18 Nov 2024 at 14:27 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037213-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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