--- title: "Tourniquet for Venous Access" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0545c3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0545c3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0545c3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0545c3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE" published: "2026-02-25" --- # Tourniquet for Venous Access Buyer: REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0545c3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0545c3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0545c3.json) ## Summary The procurement process, coordinated by the Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service, involves the supply and delivery of tourniquets for venous access to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI). The procurement falls under the category of medical equipment and is targeted at various Health and Social Care Trusts across Northern Ireland. The location of procurement activities is concentrated in Belfast and other regions of Northern Ireland. This contract has transitioned from tender to award stage, with key dates including the signing on 19 January 2026 and the active contract period from 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029. The procurement method used is an open procedure, facilitating inclusive competitive bidding. This tender represents a significant opportunity for companies specialising in medical equipment supply to access a substantial market within the public health sector. Businesses with capabilities in medical equipment production and distribution, specifically small and medium enterprises (SMEs), would find this procurement a viable option for expansion due to the contract's value growth potential and extension options. Timesco Healthcare Ltd, an SME, has been awarded the contract, making this an encouraging prospect for similar enterprises looking to secure public sector contracts, expand their portfolio, and enhance their operational presence in health service supply chains. The open tender nature further appeals to businesses wishing to compete in a transparent and fair bidding environment. ## Notice Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) sought to establish a contract for the supply and delivery of Tourniquets for Venous Access to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI). ### Lot Information Lot 1 Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Service User requirements. The estimated values quoted in FRM03.N38 allow for potential growth and increases to the service. Renewal: Extension option(s) of period up to and including 24 months ### Planning Information This is a Preliminary Market Engagement notice to seek engagement with the market place for Tourniquets for Venous Access for the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT), Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT) , South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (SEHSCT), Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT) and Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT). The Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of the BHSCT, WHSCT, SEHSCT, SHSCT and NHSCT wish to engage with potential suppliers to obtain a market view of requirements through the completion of a Questionnaire. Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of this Call for Tender (CfT) Ref 5991741. 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 3.00PM ON Friday 11th July 2025. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown 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/016809-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | 11 Jul 2025 | | Award date | 18 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | 2025-12-12 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,745,600 | | Lots value | £2,745,600 | | Awards value | £1,737,450 | | Contracts value | £1,737,450 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE | | Additional buyers | BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; BSO PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE; BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE; NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; NORTHERN IRELAND AMBULANCE SERVICE HSC TRUST; SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; WESTERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST | | Locality | BELFAST | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT12 6HU | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey | | Local authority | Antrim and Newtownabbey | | Electoral ward | Springfarm | | Westminster constituency | South Antrim | | Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TIMESCO HEALTHCARE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ## Release History - 25 Feb 2026 at 11:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016809-2026 - 7 Jan 2026 at 13:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001079-2026 - 10 Sep 2025 at 10:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055293-2025 - 10 Jun 2025 at 08:07 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031119-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016809-2026 25th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001079-2026 7th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055293-2025 10th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031119-2025 10th June 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.timesco.com - https://belfasttrust.hscni.net - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://nias.hscni.net - https://northerntrust.hscni.net - https://setrust.hscni.net - https://southerntrust.hscni.net - https://westerntrust.hscni.net - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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