Scope
Description
Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) is seeking to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of Needle Free Access Devices and IV Accessories to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £10,221,750 excluding VAT
- £12,266,100 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
- Possible extension to 31 March 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Any period(s) up to and including 24 months
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
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
values quoted allow for potential growth and increases to the service
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33194000 - Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion
- 33141624 - Administration sets
Lot 1. Needle Free Access Devices
Description
Lot 1 - Needle Free Access Devices
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,641,750 excluding VAT
- £1,970,100 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Extension Sets
Description
Lot 2 - Extension Sets
Lot value (estimated)
- £7,350,750 excluding VAT
- £8,820,900 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Stopcocks
Description
Lot 3 - Stopcocks
Lot value (estimated)
- £610,500 excluding VAT
- £732,600 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Bung/End Cap
Description
Lot 4 - Bung/End Cap
Lot value (estimated)
- £239,250 excluding VAT
- £287,100 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Bag Spikes
Description
Lot 4 - Bag Spikes
Lot value (estimated)
- £379,500 excluding VAT
- £455,400 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Refer to Tender documents
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
BHSCT,NHSCT,SEHSCT,SHSCT,WHSCT,NIAS
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Needle Free Access Devices
Lot 2. Extension Sets
Lot 3. Stopcocks
Lot 4. Bung/End Cap
Lot 5. Bag Spikes
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
23 February 2026, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
1 March 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 2 January 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quality - Mandatory Quality Assessment - Compliance with Mid-Tier Schedule 02 (Specification) | As detailed in the Tender documentation |
Quality |
| Quality - Benchtop Assessment - Validation of conformance to Annex A - Product Specification embedded within Mid-Tier Schedule 02 | As detailed in the Tender documentation |
Quality |
Weighting description
As detailed in tender documentation
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authorities
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLQJ-5727-JCLR
A Floor, Belfast City Hospital, Lisburn Road
Belfast
BT9 7AB
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBRP-6676-CQZY
Bretten Hall, Bush Road
Antrim
BT41 2RL
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0D - Antrim and Newtownabbey
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLGY-6381-WWWR
Ulster Hospital, Upper Newtownards Rd
Belfast
BT16 1RH
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJCC-1957-RCGP
Craigavon Area Hospital, 68 Lurgan Road
Portadown
BT63 5QQ
United Kingdom
Region: UKN07 - Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Western Health and Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTVW-2397-PWCT
Altnagelvin Area Hospital, Glenshane Road
Londonderry
BT47 6SB
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0A - Derry City and Strabane
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDNY-7965-NNDW
Knockbracken Healthcare Park, Saintfield Road
Belfast
BT8 8SG
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service
Summary of their role in this procurement: Tendering service for HSCNI entities
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWNJ-1991-NGDW
77 Boucher Crescent
Belfast
BT12 6HU
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Contact organisation
Contact Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service for any enquiries.