---
title: "Orthopaedics - Hip and Knee Replacement Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069c56"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION"
published: "2026-05-19"
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# Orthopaedics - Hip and Knee Replacement Products

Buyer: BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069c56

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## Summary

The Business Services Organisation, headquartered in Belfast, is currently in the planning stage for a tender titled "Orthopaedics - Hip and Knee Replacement Products." This procurement process, involving central government public authority, falls under the industry category of medical goods, specifically orthopaedic implants. The tender is scheduled to gather market intelligence from suppliers through a pre-market engagement (PME) questionnaire, which is due by 3pm on 29th May 2026. This engagement aims to inform NIHSC Trusts of potential suppliers for orthopaedic products, and all interactions must occur via the eTendersNI portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in orthopaedic implants and associated goods to establish or expand their market presence within the UK healthcare sector. Companies with strong supply chains and capabilities in producing high-quality hip and knee replacement products will find this procurement exercise advantageous. The planned contract period is from September 2026 to August 2028, with potential renewals extending to 2030, which offers extended business growth potential for the successful supplier.

## Notice

This is a Prior Information Notice to seek engagement with the market place to gather information associated with the supply and delivery of Orthopaedics - Hip and Knee Replacement Products. To this end the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of NIHSC Trusts, 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: 6542152 All correspondence in relation to this Pre-Market Engagement exercise must be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed Questionnaire no later than 3pm on Friday 29/05/2026. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - https://etendersni.gov.uk and locate CfT Ref: 6542152. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.

### Planning Information

PME

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045943-2026 |
| 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 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 29 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,000,000 |
| 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 |
| 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

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33183100 - Orthopaedic implants

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 17:53 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045943-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045943-2026
  19th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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