--- title: "Spinal, Blood Collection Needles and Associated Products" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065e7f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065e7f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065e7f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065e7f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE" published: "2026-07-30" --- # Spinal, Blood Collection Needles and Associated Products Buyer: REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065e7f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065e7f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065e7f.json) ## Summary The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust has overseen the procurement process for a comprehensive framework agreement for the supply and delivery of spinal and blood collection needles, alongside associated products, to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland. The procurement falls under the medical equipment category and encompasses multiple health trusts across Northern Ireland, involving the Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service. The tender process, conducted through an open procedure, was concluded on 30th March 2026, with the contracts set to commence on 1st June 2026 and extending for two years, with possible renewals. This project aims to accommodate the growing demand and evolving service requirements, with a provision for increasing the contract value by up to 50% during its term. This procurement is a significant opportunity for businesses in the medical supplies sector to expand their operations within Northern Ireland's healthcare system. With a comprehensive framework and multiple lots, the tender is suitable for a variety of companies, including SMEs specialised in medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. The contract's provision for change and growth offers a promising potential for increased business activity and collaboration with prominent health and social care trusts in the UK. The framework encourages the participation of both large enterprises and smaller scale enterprises, facilitating a competitive and diverse supply landscape. ## Notice A Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of Spinal, Blood Collection Needles and Associated Products to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland. (HSCNI) ### Lot Information Lot 1: NRFit Spinal Needles and NRFit Epidural Needles 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 Total Contract value will be advertised at PS738,000,000. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original contract value during the contract term to accommodate any increase in demand or changes in service requirements. Any such increase will be applied at the rates and terms set out in the original framework and will not alter the overall nature of the framework. Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the framework for any period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. Lot 2: Filter Needles with NRFit Connector 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 Total Contract value will be advertised at PS738,000,000. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original contract value during the contract term to accommodate any increase in demand or changes in service requirements. Any such increase will be applied at the rates and terms set out in the original framework and will not alter the overall nature of the framework. Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the framework for any period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. Lot 3: Arterial Blood Sampling Kits 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 Total Contract value will be advertised at PS738,000,000. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original contract value during the contract term to accommodate any increase in demand or changes in service requirements. Any such increase will be applied at the rates and terms set out in the original framework and will not alter the overall nature of the framework. Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the framework for any period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. Lot 4: Blood Collection Needles 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 Total Contract value will be advertised at PS738,000,000. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original contract value during the contract term to accommodate any increase in demand or changes in service requirements. Any such increase will be applied at the rates and terms set out in the original framework and will not alter the overall nature of the framework. Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the framework for any period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. Lot 5: NRFit Syringes 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 Total Contract value will be advertised at PS738,000,000. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original contract value during the contract term to accommodate any increase in demand or changes in service requirements. Any such increase will be applied at the rates and terms set out in the original framework and will not alter the overall nature of the framework. Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the framework for any period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. Lot 6: NRFit Spinal Manometer and Stopcock 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 Total Contract value will be advertised at PS738,000,000. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original contract value during the contract term to accommodate any increase in demand or changes in service requirements. Any such increase will be applied at the rates and terms set out in the original framework and will not alter the overall nature of the framework. Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the framework for any period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. Lot 7: Neuraxial NRFit Procedure Kits 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 Total Contract value will be advertised at PS738,000,000. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original contract value during the contract term to accommodate any increase in demand or changes in service requirements. Any such increase will be applied at the rates and terms set out in the original framework and will not alter the overall nature of the framework. Renewal: The Buyer will have the option to extend the framework for any period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071988-2026 | | 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 | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 May 2026 | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 | | Recurrence | 2030-03-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,899,175 | | Lots value | £7,899,371 | | Awards value | £7,899,371 | | Contracts value | £7,899,371 | ## 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; 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 6BA | | Country | Northern Ireland | | ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland | | ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland | | ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast | | Local authority | Belfast | | Electoral ward | Blackstaff | | Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 18 | | Supplier names | AQUILANT MEDICAL; B. BRAUN MEDICAL LTD IRELAND; BALMUNG MEDICAL HANDEL; BECTON, DICKINSON; CREST MEDICAL; FANNIN (NI; FANNIN NI; GLOBAL PROSTATE SOLUTIONS; GS MEDICAL; ICU MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL; INNOVATE HEALTH GROUP; INNOVATE HEALTH GROUP LTD T/A INNOVATE DIAGNOSTICS; ISKUS HEALTH; MEDANA HEALTHCARE; MEDIQ HEALTHCARE; ROCKET MEDICAL; VYGON (U.K.; VYGON (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 33100000 - Medical equipments - 33140000 - Medical consumables - 33141310 - Syringes - 33141320 - Medical needles - 33141328 - Epidural needles - 33141550 - Heparin ## Release History - 30 Jul 2026 at 08:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071988-2026 - 18 May 2026 at 11:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045321-2026 - 27 Feb 2026 at 14:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018000-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071988-2026 30th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045321-2026 18th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018000-2026 27th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.balmung-medical.com - http://www.bbraun.ie - http://www.crestmedical.co.uk - http://www.gsmedical.ie - http://www.icumed.com - http://www.innovatediagnostics.co.uk - http://www.iskushealth.com - http://www.medana.ie - http://www.mediq.co.uk - http://www.rocketmedical.com - http://www.vygon.co.uk - https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps - https://globalprostatesolutions.com/ - https://healthcare21.eu/ - https://www.bd.com/en-uk - https://www.fannin.eu/ - 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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