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title: "Radiopharmaceutical Products, Generators and Sterile Nitrogen Vials [5832729]"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e923"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE"
published: "2025-03-04"
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# Radiopharmaceutical Products, Generators and Sterile Nitrogen Vials [5832729]

Buyer: BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e923

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## Summary

The Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service, is in the planning stage of a public procurement process focused on the supply and delivery of Radiopharmaceutical Products, Generators, and Sterile Nitrogen Vials to Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts in Northern Ireland. This pre-market engagement exercise aims to gather essential information about market capacity and capabilities, addressing ethical procurement considerations and sustainability targets. Key deadlines include the submission of responses by 3 pm on 17 March 2025, and requests for clarification are due by 3 pm on 11 March 2025. The procurement activity is categorised under Pharmaceutical Products and Radiotherapy Supplies, and the contract period is expected to commence on 7 September 2025, potentially extending up to 6 September 2029.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical and medical supplies industry, particularly those with expertise in radiopharmaceuticals, to expand their market presence by partnering with HSCNI Trusts. Economic operators are encouraged to participate in this pre-market engagement to showcase their capabilities and influence the development of the forthcoming tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with innovative solutions in sustainable and ethical procurement practices will be particularly well-suited for this contract, aligning with the HSCNI's emphasis on such considerations.

## Notice

This Pre Market Engagement Notice (PME) seeks engagement with applicable economic operators to gather information associated with the supply/delivery of Radiopharmaceutical Products, Generators and Sterile Nitrogen Vials to Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts in Northern Ireland (NI) in order to gain a better understanding of the market/options available to service HSCNI's requirements in this area. In particular, information is sought in relation to Draft Specification of Requirements, Ethical Procurement considerations and progress in relation to Sustainability/Net Zero targets.

### Planning Information

This Pre Market Engagement Notice (PME) seeks engagement with applicable economic operators to gather information associated with the supply/delivery of Radiopharmaceutical Products, Generators and Sterile Nitrogen Vials to Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts in Northern Ireland (NI) in order to gain a better understanding of the market/options available to service HSCNI’s requirements in this area. In particular, information is sought in relation to Draft Specification of Requirements, Ethical Procurement considerations and progress in relation to Sustainability/Net Zero targets. The information gathered will help inform HSCNI of market capacity/capability and assist in the development/execution of a new tendering exercise aimed at re-establishing a compliant and effective contract for the supply and delivery of Radiopharmaceutical Products, Generators and Sterile Nitrogen Vials.
To this end, Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS), in conjunction with its HSCNI Client, intends to engage with economic operators via a Pre-Market Engagement exercise. Economic operators interested in participating in such pre-market engagement should access the 'Radiopharmaceutical Products, Generators and Sterile Nitrogen Vials [5832729] - Pre-Market Engagement' opportunity via eTendersNI (https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do) at their earliest convenience, by searching for Resource ID / CfT Reference Number 5831594. Response to the pre-market engagement is to be received as instructed by the deadline of 3pm on Monday 17th March 2025, with any request for clarification being received as instructed no later than 3pm on Tuesday 11th March 2025. Economic operators should note that this is a Pre-Market Engagement exercise (NOT a competitive tender process). The participation of an economic operator in this pre-market engagement will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and the Contracting Authority/Client. An economic operator's participation, or lack of participation in this pre-market engagement shall not impact the ability of the economic operator to
participate in any resulting tender exercise. Economic operators should note that any interest indicated does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007738-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Sep 2025 - 6 Sep 2027 |
| 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 | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT12 6HU |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Blackstaff |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33151400 - Radiotherapy supplies
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 08:56 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007738-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007738-2025
  4th March 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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