--- title: "Needle Free Access Devices and IV Accessories" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0583e3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0583e3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0583e3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0583e3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE" published: "2026-05-06" --- # Needle Free Access Devices and IV Accessories Buyer: REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0583e3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0583e3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0583e3.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "Needle Free Access Devices and IV Accessories" was orchestrated by the Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service, based in Belfast, United Kingdom. This open procedure aimed to establish a Framework Agreement for supplying these medical goods across the Health and Social Care Northern Ireland Trusts. The process, spanning various stages from planning and tendering to awarding, concluded with an award phase on 6 May 2026. The contract, involving multiple lots, commenced on 13 April 2026 and is expected to run until 12 April 2028, with the possibility of extending up to 2030. The total estimated value of the contracts is significant, reaching approximately £12.27 million gross. This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses involved in the medical equipment industry, particularly those specialising in needle-free access devices and IV accessories. The sizeable framework agreement is structured to facilitate growth and adaptability to changing needs, offering substantial scope for SMEs and larger enterprises alike to expand their market presence within the UK healthcare sector. Vendors with strong capabilities in delivering high-quality medical consumables and innovative IV solutions are well-suited to participate, thereby bolstering competition and contributing to the enhanced healthcare services provided by participating Northern Irish Trusts. ## Notice Procurement for the Supply and Delivery of Needle Free Access Devices and IV Accessories for use across participating HSCNI Trusts. ### Lot Information Needle Free Access Devices 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 allow for potential growth and increases to the service Renewal: Any period(s) up to and including 24 months Extension Sets 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 allow for potential growth and increases to the service Renewal: Any period(s) up to and including 24 months Stopcocks 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 allow for potential growth and increases to the service Renewal: Any period(s) up to and including 24 months Bung/End Cap 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 allow for potential growth and increases to the service Renewal: Any period(s) up to and including 24 months Bag Spikes 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 allow for potential growth and increases to the service Renewal: Any period(s) up to and including 24 months ### Planning Information This is a Prior Information Notice to seek engagement with the market place to gather information associated with the supply and delivery of Needle Free Access Devices and IV Accessories. To this end the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of NIHSC Trusts, 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 6067125. All correspondence in relation to this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise will be communicated via the eTenderNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed Questionnaire No Later than 3pm on 08th September 2025. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link - http://etendersni.gov.uk and locate ref 6067125. 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/041345-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 23 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | 8 Sep 2025 | | Award date | 6 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 12 Apr 2026 - 12 Apr 2028 | | Recurrence | 2029-01-02 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,221,750 | | Lots value | £10,221,750 | | Awards value | £24,933,232 | | Contracts value | £24,933,232 | ## 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 & SOCIAL CARE TRUST; BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE; NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; NORTHERN IRELAND AMBULANCE SERVICE HSC TRUST; SOUTH EASTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST; SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; WESTERN HEALTH & 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 | TLN0E Lisburn and Castlereagh | | Local authority | Lisburn and Castlereagh | | Electoral ward | Beechill | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 13 | | Supplier names | AQUILANT MEDICAL; B. BRAUN MEDICAL LTD IRELAND; BALMUNG MEDICAL HANDEL; BECTON DICKINSON; BECTON, DICKINSON; CODAN; FANNIN (NI; FANNIN NI; KCI MEDICAL; MCT LIFESCIENCES; NORTHERN HOSPITAL SUPPLIES; VYGON; VYGON (U.K. | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 33141624 - Administration sets - 33194000 - Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion ## Release History - 6 May 2026 at 08:38 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041345-2026 - 24 Mar 2026 at 15:02 - AwardUpdate - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026910-2026 - 24 Mar 2026 at 14:37 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026872-2026 - 22 Jan 2026 at 20:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005998-2026 - 8 Aug 2025 at 08:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047136-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041345-2026 6th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026910-2026 24th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026872-2026 24th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005998-2026 22nd January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047136-2025 8th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://etendersni.gov.uk - http://www.balmung-medical.com - http://www.bbraun.ie - http://www.ihs.ie - http://www.vygon.co.uk - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://healthcare21.eu/ - https://www.bd.com/en-uk - https://www.codancompanies.com - https://www.fannin.eu/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.mctlife.co.uk/ - https://www.solventum.com/en-gb/home/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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