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title: "Flexible Endoscopes and Associated Equipment 6307171"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059598"
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# Flexible Endoscopes and Associated Equipment 6307171

Buyer: REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059598

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Regional Business Services Organisation's Procurement and Logistics Service in Belfast, focuses on a significant acquisition of Flexible Endoscopes and Associated Equipment. The process operates within the public authority under Northern Irish regulations and has reached the award stage as of 1st May 2026. This open procedure results in a comprehensive framework agreement that spans multiple health and social care trusts across various regions in the UK. Noteworthy, the procurement is divided into three lots, all of which were successfully completed. The contract, valued at a gross amount of £35.4 million, officially commenced on 1st May 2026 and is scheduled to run until 30th April 2030, providing opportunities for additional purchases in line with evolving service user requirements.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in medical equipment, particularly flexible endoscopes and related products. Such businesses can significantly benefit from long-term and recurring opportunities available through the framework agreement, capitalising on the stability and growth potential offered by the healthcare sector. As the contract allows for an increase in product range and additional purchases, businesses that can align with the exacting quality and sustainability standards detailed in the tender specifications are particularly well-suited to compete. By establishing themselves as reliable suppliers within this framework, these businesses can position themselves for ongoing expansion and collaboration within the UK's public healthcare procurement landscape.

## Notice

Procurement for the supply and delivery of Flexibles Endoscopes and Associated Equipment for use across participating Trusts.

### Lot Information

Gastro Intestinal and Respiratory Flexible Endoscopes and Associated Products

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.

ENT Flexible Endoscopes and Associated Products

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.

Genitourinary Flexible Endoscopes and Associated Products

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.

### Planning Information

What you need to do now. 1. If you are not registered on eTendersNI, please do so as soon as
possible. 2. Those interested in participating in such preliminary market engagement should
access the 'Preliminary Market Engagement for Flexible Endoscopes and Associated Equipment’ via eTendersNI
(https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do ) at their earliest convenience, by searching for
Resource ID / CfT Reference Number 5910312. Please request a copy of the following
documents (a) CP13 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire Explanatory Document
v1.0 Flexible Endoscopes and Associated Equipment; and (b) CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire v1.0 Flexible Endoscopes and Associated Equipment. All completed responses must be submitted via the secure eTendersNI messaging area of the CfT on eTendersNI no later than 15:00, Wednesday
24th September 2025. Please note that with reference to the information containing estimated date of publication of contract notice - this is only an anticipated date and subject to change.
Further Information: The overall purpose of this questionnaire is to engage with prospective suppliers and gain further knowledge and understanding of the market landscape. Suppliers should note that any interest shown in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise 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/040640-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 1 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2029-12-10 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,500,000 |
| Lots value | £29,500,000 |
| Awards value | £29,500,000 |
| Contracts value | £29,500,000 |

## 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 (BSO), PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE (PALS); NORTHERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST; PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE; 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 | TLN0A Derry City and Strabane |
| Local authority | Derry City and Strabane |
| Electoral ward | Kilfennan |
| Westminster constituency | Foyle |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | ACCUSCIENCE IRELAND; D.P. MEDICAL SYSTEMS; HOSPITAL SERVICES; NORTHERN HOSPITAL SUPPLIES; PRIMARY HEALTHCARE 21; SWORD MEDICAL; UNIPHAR MEDTECH LTD T/A TAKNO SURGICAL; UNIPHAR MEDTECH UK LIMITED T/A CARDIAC SERVICES; UNIPHAR MEDTECH UK LTD T/A CARDIAC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33160000 - Operating techniques
- 33162000 - Operating theatre devices and instruments
- 33162100 - Operating-theatre devices
- 33168000 - Endoscopy, endosurgery devices
- 33168100 - Endoscopes
- 33169000 - Surgical instruments

## Release History

- 1 May 2026 at 14:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040640-2026
- 30 Mar 2026 at 09:43 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028934-2026
- 13 Jan 2026 at 13:57 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002689-2026
- 11 Dec 2025 at 10:50 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081816-2025
- 8 Sep 2025 at 10:05 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054562-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040640-2026
  1st May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028934-2026
  30th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002689-2026
  13th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081816-2025
  11th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054562-2025
  8th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.accuscience.ie
- http://www.dpmedicalsys.com
- http://www.hsl.co.uk
- http://www.ihs.ie
- http://www.swordmedical.ie
- http://www.unipharmedtech.com
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps/home.do
- https://healthcare21.eu/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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