Scope
Reference
6240022
Description
This procurement is undertaken on behalf of the five Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts for the supply and delivery of Sterilisation Products:
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
Western Health and Social Care Trust
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £5,362,500 excluding VAT
- £6,435,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2026 to 30 April 2028
- Possible extension to 30 April 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Option(s) to extend up to an including 24 months
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to additional purchases while the Framework 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
Lot 1. Sterilisation Bag
Description
Sterilisation Bags
Lot value (estimated)
- £162,500 excluding VAT
- £195,000 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. Gamma Bag
Description
Gamma Bags
Lot value (estimated)
- £162,500 excluding VAT
- £195,000 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. Plasma Bag
Description
Plasma Bags
Lot value (estimated)
- £162,500 excluding VAT
- £195,000 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. Sterilisation Paper
Description
Sterilisation Papers
Lot value (estimated)
- £162,500 excluding VAT
- £195,000 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. Sterilisation Pouch
Description
Sterilisation Pouches
Lot value (estimated)
- £162,500 excluding VAT
- £195,000 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 6. Sterilisation Reel
Description
Sterilisation Reels
Lot value (estimated)
- £162,500 excluding VAT
- £195,000 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 7. Ultra Pouch
Description
Ultra Pouches
Lot value (estimated)
- £162,500 excluding VAT
- £195,000 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 8. Tray Liner
Description
Tray Liners
Lot value (estimated)
- £162,500 excluding VAT
- £195,000 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 9. Autoclave Tape
Description
Autoclave Tapes
Lot value (estimated)
- £162,500 excluding VAT
- £195,000 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 10. Bowie Dick Test
Description
Bowie Dick Tests
Lot value (estimated)
- £162,500 excluding VAT
- £195,000 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 11. Sterilisation Wrap SMS Bonded
Description
Sterilisation Wraps SMS Bonded
Lot value (estimated)
- £3,575,000 excluding VAT
- £4,290,000 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 12. Transport Wrap
Description
Transport Wraps
Lot value (estimated)
- £162,500 excluding VAT
- £195,000 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
Establishing party only
Submission
Enquiry deadline
6 January 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
12 January 2026, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 February 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 20 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Quality - Mandatory Quality (Compliance with Mid-Tier Schedule 02 Specification) | Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation |
Quality |
| Quality - Benchtop Assessment | Pass/Fail as detailed in the Tender documentation |
Quality |
Weighting description
As detailed in the 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
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
Antrim Area Hospital, Bush Road
Antrim
BT41 2RL
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0D - Antrim and Newtownabbey
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
South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLGY-6381-WWWR
Ulster Hospital, Upper Newtownards Road
Belfast
BT16 1RH
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0E - Lisburn and Castlereagh
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
Derry
BT47 6SB
United Kingdom
Region: UKN0A - Derry City and Strabane
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.
Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service
Summary of their role in this procurement: Tendering service for Health Service NI entities
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWNJ-1991-NGDW
77 Boucher Crescent
Belfast
BT12 6HU
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Contact organisation
Contact Regional Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service for any enquiries.