--- title: "Preliminary Market Engagement - Wrist Braces and Thumb Braces" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d990" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d990" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d990.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d990.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICES (PALS)" published: "2025-11-04" --- # Preliminary Market Engagement - Wrist Braces and Thumb Braces Buyer: BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICES (PALS) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d990 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d990) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d990.json) ## Summary The Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Services (PaLS) is initiating a preliminary market engagement process for the provision of wrist braces and thumb braces. This engagement is a key step in gathering market information and insights for the Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI). The process, currently in the planning stage, invites potential suppliers to participate by submitting a questionnaire via the eTendersNI platform by 19 November 2025. The initiative is aligned with the medical equipment industry and will focus on suppliers located in Ballymena, United Kingdom. The procurement method emphasises engaging with the market prior to a formal tendering procedure to ensure comprehensive preparation for the subsequent phases set to begin in February 2027. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in medical equipment and supplies, particularly those specialising in medical consumables like splints. It provides a platform for suppliers to showcase their capabilities and potentially influence the requirements outlined in the future tender. Companies that are flexible, innovative, and equipped to deliver high-quality medical goods will find this preliminary engagement beneficial. As this is the planning stage, participation does not guarantee a future business opportunity but sets a foundation for potential collaborations and strategic partnerships with the Health and Social Care sector in Northern Ireland. ## Notice This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice to seek additional engagement with the market place to gather information associated for the provision of Wrist Braces and Thumb Braces. 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: 6236778. 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 15:00 hours on 19 November 2025. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6236778. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise. ### 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 Wrist Braces and Thumb Braces. 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: 6236778. 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 15:00 hours on 19 November 2025. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6236778. 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/070707-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICES (PALS) | | Locality | BALLYMENA | | Post town | Northern Ireland | | Postcode | BT43 6DA | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN0F Mid and East Antrim | | Local authority | Mid and East Antrim | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | North Antrim | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 33141760 - Splints ## Release History - 4 Nov 2025 at 10:08 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070707-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070707-2025 4th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://etendersni.gov.uk - 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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