---
title: "Preliminary Market Engagement for Catering Disposables"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c333"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE"
published: "2026-07-03"
---

# Preliminary Market Engagement for Catering Disposables

Buyer: BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c333

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## Summary

The Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service in Belfast, is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for "Preliminary Market Engagement for Catering Disposables". The procurement is classified under the industry category of goods, specifically targeting kitchenware and disposable catering supplies. The procurement process is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations and central government authority standards. A key milestone in this process is the pre-market engagement scheduled for 28th July 2026, aimed at gathering insights for the catering disposables sector, with the contract period anticipated to commence on 1st December 2026 and potentially extend until 2031.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses engaged in the production and supply of kitchenware and disposable catering supplies. It is particularly well-suited for suppliers who can cater to large-scale requirements and fit within the legal and regulatory framework outlined for public procurement in Northern Ireland. Given the contract's scope and duration, businesses capable of delivering consistent quality and innovative solutions in catering disposables stand to benefit greatly from this engagement, facilitating potential growth and expansion into new markets or strengthening their presence in the public sector space.

## Notice

Preliminary Market Engagement for Catering Disposables for HSCNI

### Planning Information

Pre Market Engagement for Catering Disposables

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062696-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 SERVICE |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT12 6JU |
| 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

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 39221100 - Kitchenware
- 39222100 - Disposable catering supplies

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 10:35 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062696-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062696-2026
  3rd July 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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