--- title: "Postural Management Equipment and Accessories" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058f9d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058f9d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058f9d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058f9d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST" published: "2026-04-30" --- # Postural Management Equipment and Accessories Buyer: BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058f9d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058f9d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058f9d.json) ## Summary The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, along with other trusts such as Northern, Southeastern, Southern, and Western Health and Social Care Trusts, is overseeing an extensive procurement process for Postural Management Equipment and Accessories under the initiation type 'tender'. This tender is managed by the Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service. Classified within the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals sector, the tender is part of an active planning stage. The total estimated contract value is £31,000,000, with the procurement process employing an open procedure to establish a framework agreement. The inquiry and tender periods conclude on 21 May 2026 and 2 June 2026, respectively, ensuring ample time for interested parties to submit their bids. This procurement is specific to Northern Ireland, aligning with regional regulations, and involves a comprehensive range of medical devices, furniture, and related products. This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment, postural care products, and associated healthcare logistics. The structured framework agreement, offering both direct call-offs and secondary competitions for a diverse array of lots, presents a unique growth avenue for firms with capabilities in producing or distributing medical aids and furniture. Enterprises adept in navigating the framework's criteria—particularly those capable of delivering a wide range of specified products and maintaining competitive pricing—will find this tender favourable. Given the procurement's open nature, it invites competitive engagement, allowing adept suppliers the chance to secure significant contracts that can enhance their market presence in the healthcare sector. ## Notice Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) is seeking to establish a Framework for the supply and delivery of Postural Management Equipment and Accessories ### Lot Information Postural Management Equipment and Accessories to provide support in a Seated Position for Adults as part of 24-hour Postural Care. The supply and delivery of Postural Management Equipment and Accessories to provide support in a Seated Position for Adults as part of 24-hour Postural Care. The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges PS0 to PS3,250,000 (excluding VAT) PS0 to PS3,875,000 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four-year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. Framework lot values may be shared with other lots. Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. Postural Management Equipment and Accessories to provide support in a Seated Position for Children and Young People as part of 24-hour Postural Care. The supply and delivery of Postural Management Equipment and Accessories to provide support in a Seated Position for Children and Young People as part of 24-hour Postural Care. The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges PS0 to PS3,250,000 (excluding VAT) PS0 to PS3,875,000 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four-year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. Framework lot values may be shared with other lots. Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. Postural Management Equipment and Accessories to provide support in a Lying Position for Adults as part of 24-hour Postural Care. The supply and delivery of Postural Management Equipment and Accessories to provide support in a Lying Position for Adults as part of 24-hour Postural Care. The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges PS0 to PS3,250,000 (excluding VAT) PS0 to PS3,875,000 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four-year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. Framework lot values may be shared with other lots. Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. Postural Management Equipment and Accessories to provide support in a Lying Position for Children and Young People as part of 24-hour Postural Care. The supply and delivery of Postural Management Equipment and Accessories to provide support in a Lying Position for Children and Young People as part of 24-hour Postural Care. The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges PS0 to PS3,250,000 (excluding VAT) PS0 to PS3,875,000 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four-year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. Framework lot values may be shared with other lots. Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. Postural Management Equipment and Accessories to provide support in a Standing Position for Adults as part of 24-hour Postural Care. The supply and delivery of Postural Management Equipment and Accessories to provide support in a Standing Position for Adults as part of 24-hour Postural Care. The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges PS0 to PS3,250,000 (excluding VAT) PS0 to PS3,875,000 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four-year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. Framework lot values may be shared with other lots. Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. Postural Management Equipment and Accessories to provide support in a Standing Position for Children and Young People as part of 24-hour Postural Care. The supply and delivery of Postural Management Equipment and Accessories to provide support in a Standing Position for Children and Young People as part of 24-hour Postural Care. The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges PS0 to PS3,250,000 (excluding VAT) PS0 to PS3,875,000 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four-year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. Framework lot values may be shared with other lots. Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. Toileting and Showering Postural Management Equipment and Accessories for Adults The supply and delivery of Toileting and Showering Postural Management Equipment and Accessories for Adults The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges PS0 to PS3,250,000 (excluding VAT) PS0 to PS3,875,000 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four-year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. Framework lot values may be shared with other lots. Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. Toileting and Showering Postural Management Equipment and Accessories for Children and Young People The supply and delivery of Toileting and Showering Postural Management Equipment and Accessories for Children and Young People. The values stated at Lot value (estimated) are the highest values in the following ranges PS0 to PS3,250,000 (excluding VAT) PS0 to PS3,875,000 (including VAT) which has been calculated on the basis of a four-year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. Framework lot values may be shared with other lots. Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. The Buyer reserves the right to increase the product range depending on Buyer requirements. The Total value (estimated) has been calculated on the basis of a four year Framework, contingency for potential increase in usage, price increases and potential extension(s) of up and including 18 months for procurement exercises. ### Planning Information This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to seek additional engagement with the market place to gather information associated for the provision of Postural Management Equipment and Accessories. To this end the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI), 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: 6108745. All correspondence in relation to this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise must be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed Questionnaire no later than 17:00 hours on 10 September 2025. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6108745. 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/040197-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 17 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 | | Recurrence | 2030-03-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £26,000,000 | | Lots value | £26,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST | | Additional buyers | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE; BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE; NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE 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 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane | | Local authority | Derry City and Strabane | | Electoral ward | Kilfennan | | Westminster constituency | Foyle | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products - 33192000 - Medical furniture - 33196000 - Medical aids - 39110000 - Seats, chairs and related products, and associated parts ## Release History - 30 Apr 2026 at 17:07 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040197-2026 - 28 Aug 2025 at 14:42 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052109-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040197-2026 30th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052109-2025 28th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - 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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