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title: "Needle Exchange Packs and Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05561c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NI PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY"
published: "2025-11-17"
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# Needle Exchange Packs and Service

Buyer: NI PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05561c

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## Summary

The NI Public Health Agency has concluded a procurement process to source a supplier for the provision of Needle Exchange Packs and Service across Northern Ireland, in collaboration with the Strategic Planning and Performance Group. The process was conducted under an open procedure, aligning with Northern Irish devolved regulations on public health interventions. The tender, which initially commenced in June 2025, was awarded in November 2025. The contract, estimated at a gross value of £6,450,070.73, is set to begin on 1st January 2026 and will run until 31st December 2028, with an option for extension until the end of 2032. This procurement is in the goods category and is supported through public health framework legislation.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses that align with health services and medical equipment supply. Particularly, suppliers with expertise in providing medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products will find this contract well-suited. SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those focused on innovative health solutions and community engagement, can leverage this opportunity for strategic business growth. The involvement of a broad range of service users offers further potential for expanding service capabilities and product offerings in response to emerging health needs. An emphasis on social value, innovation, and training underscores the potential for meaningful contribution and impact within the community.

## Notice

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) sought through this tender opportunity to appoint a supplier for the provision of a Needle Exchange Packs and Service throughout their nominated sites in Northern Ireland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: 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: The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for any period or periods together totalling no more than 48 months. Extension exercised where the Buyer gives the Supplier no less than three Months' written notice before the expiry of the current Contract Period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074407-2025 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,277,355 |
| Lots value | £3,277,355 |
| Awards value | £5,375,058 |
| Contracts value | £5,375,058 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NI PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY |
| Additional buyers | PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY; REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE; STRATEGIC PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE GROUP |
| 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 | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXCHANGE SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2025 at 13:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074407-2025
- 14 Oct 2025 at 14:10 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065258-2025
- 30 Jun 2025 at 14:37 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036187-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074407-2025
  17th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065258-2025
  14th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036187-2025
  30th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://exchangesupplies.org
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/

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