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title: "Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Sensory Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066e9f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION (BSO)"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Sensory Equipment

Buyer: BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION (BSO)  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066e9f

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## Summary

The Business Services Organisation (BSO), a central government public authority situated in Belfast, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for sensory equipment. The title of this initiative is "Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire - Sensory Equipment," aimed at providing various sensory aids for service users' homes, including residential and nursing homes across the HSC in Northern Ireland. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting optical aids, audiovisual equipment, and devices for the disabled, among others. A preliminary market engagement questionnaire is scheduled, with a due date of 8th April 2026, allowing businesses to engage early in the procurement process. The planning phase outlines a contract period from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2031, indicating a future opportunity to supply these vital goods.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing or supplying sensory equipment, as well as those dealing with audiovisual and communication devices. Companies with expertise in providing optical aids, signalling apparatus, or mobility equipment will find this engagement particularly relevant. The procurement method allows for early engagement, facilitating comprehensive market research and fostering partnerships ahead of the tender stage. Well-suited businesses will include those with innovative solutions tailored to enhance the living environments of individuals with disabilities, thereby supporting the HSC's commitment to quality care in Northern Ireland. The extensive contract period provides a reliable framework for businesses seeking sustained growth through public sector contracts.

## Notice

The scope of this Tender is to provide a range of sensory equipment for use in service users' homes including residential homes or nursing homes throughout the HSC in Northern Ireland

### Planning Information

Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire for Sensory Equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025057-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2031 |
| 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 (BSO) |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT12 6HU |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting
- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 31500000 - Lighting equipment and electric lamps
- 31521200 - Floor-standing lamps
- 31620000 - Sound or visual signalling apparatus
- 32000000 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 33141720 - Walking aids
- 33196200 - Devices for the disabled
- 38624000 - Optical aids
- 39295400 - Walking sticks

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 11:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025057-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025057-2026
  19th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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