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title: "Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation, Associated Consumables and Ancillary Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d028"
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buyer: "BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST"
published: "2026-07-21"
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# Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation, Associated Consumables and Ancillary Services

Buyer: BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d028

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## Summary

The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, as the leading buyer, has initiated a tender process for the provision of Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation (MI-E) devices, associated consumables, and ancillary services. This procurement, targeted at improving the clearance of bronchopulmonary secretions for patients with ineffective coughs, involves other regional buyers such as the Northern, South Eastern, Western, and Southern Health & Social Care Trusts. The procurement falls under the services category and relates to medical equipment and respiratory monitors. This open procedure tender commenced on 21 July 2026, with the tender submission deadline set for 21 August 2026. The contract, valued at a gross amount of GBP 4,799,740, and an anticipated duration starting from 1 April 2027, offers a significant regional opportunity covering multiple locations in Northern Ireland.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in medical devices, particularly those with expertise in respiratory solutions and associated services. It offers the potential for long-term business growth through a regional contract that consolidates service delivery across multiple Trusts. Companies that provide high-quality medical equipment, particularly those with innovative respiratory therapy solutions, would be well-suited to compete. The procurement method emphasises an open procedure focusing on price, quality, and social value, thereby providing businesses of various sizes the opportunity to participate competitively. Given the substantial contract value and renewal options, businesses can view this as an entry point into the health sector in Northern Ireland, offering standardised services and consumables across several health and social care trusts.

## Notice

This Tender is for the Provision of Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflator (MI-E) devices, Associated Consumables and Ancillary Services. MI-E assists the clearance of bronchopulmonary secretions in patients with an ineffective cough by the use of both positive and negative pressure. This Tender aims to implement a regional contract for this requirement.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 48 months / 4 years (from the initial contract end date) plus the option to extend a further 18 months as detailed in Section 13 of the Mid- Tier Award Form.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068834-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,839,792 |
| Lots value | £3,839,792 |
| 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 & SOCIAL CARE TRUST |
| Additional buyers | NORTHERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST; REGIONAL BUSINESS SERVICES ORGANISATION, PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS SERVICE; 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33150000 - Radiotherapy, mechanotherapy, electrotherapy and physical therapy devices
- 33157400 - Medical breathing devices
- 33190000 - Miscellaneous medical devices and products
- 33195110 - Respiratory monitors
- 85111700 - Oxygen-therapy services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 15:14 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068834-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068834-2026
  21st July 2026 - Tender 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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