Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service
77 Boucher Crescent
Belfast
BT12 6HU
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
Buyer's address
https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Awareness Sessions for Total Bed Management
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85112100 - Hospital-bedding services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This is a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform potential bidders that the BSO Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS), intends to issue a tender to award a new Contract for Total Bed Management of BHSCT, SEHSCT and SHSCT in Northern Ireland.
Contract Participants
Total Bed Management for Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland which includes the following participants:
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT)
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (SEHSCT)
Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT)
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Total Bed Management BHSCT
Lot No
Total Bed Management BHSCT
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85112100 - Hospital-bedding services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Total Bed Management for the BHSCT.
The exact details of the Contract are yet to be decided, however for guidance it is envisaged that the scope of the procurement will include:
⁻ Standard Bed with the option to modify sizing / dismantle where required in some cases, to allow for entry / exiting different facilities (plus Mattress and built-in linen holder)
⁻ Therapy Mattress (including variations of Therapy Mattresses)
⁻ Mental Health Beds (Ligature risks)
⁻ Children’s Beds
⁻ Cots
⁻ Trauma Beds
⁻ Maternity Beds
⁻ Rehab Beds
⁻ Neuro Beds
⁻ Low entry Beds
⁻ Bed Rails etc.
⁻ Bariatric Beds (maybe more Specialised, sit outside contract)
⁻ Tilting functions
⁻ Older Person (Thompson House)
⁻ Birthing Beds
⁻ Drip Stands, lifter Pole, oxygen cylinder holder, linen holder (ST)
⁻ ICU Beds
⁻ Seat Cushions (ST)
(Plus, the addition of: A Clinical advisor role, per Trust, to ensure beds are managed and maintained to meet the contractual requirements).
The Clinical Advisor role will also be included in the scope of the procurement, the role will be site based and will have audit responsibility.
two.2.14) Additional information
PaLS wish to hold in-person Awareness Sessions the week commencing 20th January at Knockbracken Hall, Belfast Trust, BT8 8BH, for interested Suppliers to come along to showcase their products to the Contract Adjudication Group representatives from across the three Trusts, in response to the outline scope provided. It is anticipated that suppliers attending the Awareness Session will give a short presentation to the Group to further demonstrate product specifications. Information on the content of the presentation will be provided to interested parties in early January. . . As mentioned, the Awareness Sessions will take place week commencing 20th January, dates to be arranged. . . Should you wish to participate please contact Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) by emailing boucher.sourcing@hscni.net no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday 8th January, to register your interest. All future tender documentation will be made available via the etendersni.gov.uk website and potential bidders should register on this website to ensure they have access to tender documentation when the tender is published. NB: this Awareness Session will not have any bearing on any tender bid; it is for information purposes only..
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Total Bed Management SEHSCT
Lot No
Total Bed Management SEHSCT
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85112100 - Hospital-bedding services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Total Bed Management for the BHSCT.
The exact details of the Contract are yet to be decided, however for guidance it is envisaged that the scope of the procurement will include:
⁻ Standard Bed with the option to modify sizing / dismantle where required in some cases, to allow for entry / exiting different facilities (plus Mattress and built-in linen holder)
⁻ Therapy Mattress (including variations of Therapy Mattresses)
⁻ Mental Health Beds (Ligature risks)
⁻ Children’s Beds
⁻ Cots
⁻ Trauma Beds
⁻ Maternity Beds
⁻ Rehab Beds
⁻ Neuro Beds
⁻ Low entry Beds
⁻ Bed Rails etc.
⁻ Bariatric Beds (maybe more Specialised, sit outside contract)
⁻ Tilting functions
⁻ Older Person (Thompson House)
⁻ Birthing Beds
⁻ Drip Stands, lifter Pole, oxygen cylinder holder, linen holder (ST)
⁻ ICU Beds
⁻ Seat Cushions (ST)
(Plus, the addition of: A Clinical advisor role, per Trust, to ensure beds are managed and maintained to meet the contractual requirements).
The Clinical Advisor role will also be included in the scope of the procurement, the role will be site based and will have audit responsibility.
two.2.14) Additional information
PaLS wish to hold in-person Awareness Sessions the week commencing 20th January at Knockbracken Hall, Belfast Trust, BT8 8BH, for interested Suppliers to come along to showcase their products to the Contract Adjudication Group representatives from across the three Trusts, in response to the outline scope provided. It is anticipated that suppliers attending the Awareness Session will give a short presentation to the Group to further demonstrate product specifications. Information on the content of the presentation will be provided to interested parties in early January. . . As mentioned, the Awareness Sessions will take place week commencing 20th January, dates to be arranged. . . Should you wish to participate please contact Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) by emailing boucher.sourcing@hscni.net no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday 8th January, to register your interest. All future tender documentation will be made available via the etendersni.gov.uk website and potential bidders should register on this website to ensure they have access to tender documentation when the tender is published. NB: this Awareness Session will not have any bearing on any tender bid; it is for information purposes only..
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Total Bed Management SHSCT
Lot No
Total Bed Management SHSCT
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85112100 - Hospital-bedding services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKN - Northern Ireland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Total Bed Management for the BHSCT.
The exact details of the Contract are yet to be decided, however for guidance it is envisaged that the scope of the procurement will include:
⁻ Standard Bed with the option to modify sizing / dismantle where required in some cases, to allow for entry / exiting different facilities (plus Mattress and built-in linen holder)
⁻ Therapy Mattress (including variations of Therapy Mattresses)
⁻ Mental Health Beds (Ligature risks)
⁻ Children’s Beds
⁻ Cots
⁻ Trauma Beds
⁻ Maternity Beds
⁻ Rehab Beds
⁻ Neuro Beds
⁻ Low entry Beds
⁻ Bed Rails etc.
⁻ Bariatric Beds (maybe more Specialised, sit outside contract)
⁻ Tilting functions
⁻ Older Person (Thompson House)
⁻ Birthing Beds
⁻ Drip Stands, lifter Pole, oxygen cylinder holder, linen holder (ST)
⁻ ICU Beds
⁻ Seat Cushions (ST)
(Plus, the addition of: A Clinical advisor role, per Trust, to ensure beds are managed and maintained to meet the contractual requirements).
The Clinical Advisor role will also be included in the scope of the procurement, the role will be site based and will have audit responsibility.
two.2.14) Additional information
PaLS wish to hold in-person Awareness Sessions the week commencing 20th January at Knockbracken Hall, Belfast Trust, BT8 8BH, for interested Suppliers to come along to showcase their products to the Contract Adjudication Group representatives from across the three Trusts, in response to the outline scope provided. It is anticipated that suppliers attending the Awareness Session will give a short presentation to the Group to further demonstrate product specifications. Information on the content of the presentation will be provided to interested parties in early January. . . As mentioned, the Awareness Sessions will take place week commencing 20th January, dates to be arranged. . . Should you wish to participate please contact Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) by emailing boucher.sourcing@hscni.net no later than 12:00 noon on Wednesday 8th January, to register your interest. All future tender documentation will be made available via the etendersni.gov.uk website and potential bidders should register on this website to ensure they have access to tender documentation when the tender is published. NB: this Awareness Session will not have any bearing on any tender bid; it is for information purposes only..
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
3 March 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes