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title: "Maintenance of Water Treatment Systems including Supply and Delivery of Salt relating to a range of Hospital Equipment including Decontamination and Renal Equipment, Chemical and Microbiological Water Testing and Provision of Associated Testing Consumables"
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# Maintenance of Water Treatment Systems including Supply and Delivery of Salt relating to a range of Hospital Equipment including Decontamination and Renal Equipment, Chemical and Microbiological Water Testing and Provision of Associated Testing Consumables

Buyer: BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e5c7

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## Summary

The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, acting as the buying organisation, along with other Northern Ireland Health Trusts, is seeking bids for a contract regarding the maintenance of water treatment systems, including the supply of salt. This contract also involves testing and provision of consumables related to hospital equipment. The procurement pertains to the chemical and microbiological testing industry, focusing on services within various hospital locations in Northern Ireland. The procurement process is at the tender stage with the submission deadline set for 22nd May 2026. This open procedure is detailed under procurement ID 6269758, with the contracting period beginning on 12th September 2026 and potentially extending until 2034, emphasising a longstanding opportunity for successful bidders.

This tender represents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in chemical products, repair and maintenance services, and water treatment solutions. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports diverse business types. Companies capable of providing quality compliance and socially valuable solutions will find the competitive pricing structure advantageous. The contract includes options for additional purchases, offering growth potential alongside the core contractual requirements, making this an attractive proposition for firms looking to expand their footprint in the public health services sector.

## Notice

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) seeks to provide a Contract for the Maintenance of Water Treatment Systems including Supply and Delivery of Salt relating to a range of Hospital Equipment including Decontamination and Renal Equipment, Chemical and Microbiological Water Testing and Provision of Associated Testing Consumables

### Lot Information

Maintenance of Reverse Osmosis Equipment and Polishing Plants

Lot 1 Maintenance of Reverse Osmosis Equipment and Polishing Plants

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: Option of extending for any period(s) of up to and including 36 months

Maintenance of Hot and Cold Water Softeners

Lot 2 Maintenance of Hot and Cold Water Softeners

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: Option of extending for any period(s) of up to and including 36 months

Reverse Osmosis water testing and provision of associated consumables/test kits/test soils for Decontamination and Renal Equipment

Lot 3 Reverse Osmosis water testing and provision of associated consumables/test kits/test soils for Decontamination and Renal Equipment

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: Option of extending for any period(s) of up to and including 36 months

Supply and Delivery of Salt

Lot 4 Supply and Delivery of Salt

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: Option of extending for any period(s) of up to and including 36 months

### Planning Information

This is a Pre Market Engagement Notice to seek engagement with the market place to ascertain how suppliers can assist in ensuring that HSCNI can ensure their Reverse Osmosis Plants, Polishing Plants, Hot and Cold Water Softener, Supply and Delivery of Salt for Water Softening, Reverse Osmosis water testing and provision of associated consumables/test kits/test soils for Decontamination and Renal Equipment.
The deadline for PME responses is effectively maintained across all sites. To this end, BSO Procurement and Logistics Service PaLS wish to engage with potential suppliers on
behalf of health and social care for Northern Ireland to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through a questionnaire. Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of this CfT. All correspondence in relation to this tender will be communicated via the secure eTendersNI messaging area. Suppliers will be required to return answers to the questionnaire and any comments no later than 15:00 on Friday 05 December 2025. 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/043786-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 11 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | 2034-09-30 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,400,601 |
| Lots value | £17,400,601 |
| 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 | NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST; REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE; 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

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 24 - Chemical products
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 41 - Collected and purified water
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 15872400 - Salt
- 24000000 - Chemical products
- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures
- 39137000 - Water softeners
- 41000000 - Collected and purified water
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 10:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043786-2026
- 13 May 2026 at 10:26 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043785-2026
- 20 Apr 2026 at 09:04 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035467-2026
- 20 Nov 2025 at 15:42 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075786-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043786-2026
  13th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043785-2026
  13th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035467-2026
  20th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075786-2025
  20th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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