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Published 3 Jul 2025, 14:24 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Clinical Trolleys and Equipment (6001970)

Official notice

Procurement agent: Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service·On behalf of: Northern Health and Social Care Trust

Framework agreement2 lotsGoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdUtilitiesSME suitable
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33)Transport Equipment & Vehicles (34)Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services (63) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Framework ceiling (notional)£2,288,891envelope for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 11 Feb 2026awarded 14 Apr 2026
Awarded to Hospital Metalcraft Ltd +5 more2 awards
Framework period 4 yrsends 30 May 2030 · extension options published · starts 31 May 2026

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Procurement for the Supply and Delivery of Clinical Trolleys and Equipment for use across participating Trusts.

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 12 Dec 2029, 23:59 GMT.

CPV: Anaesthesia and resuscitation · Medical equipments · Medical furniture · Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts · Resuscitation devices · Storage and retrieval services · Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation · Trolleys

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Bids received
6 bids on the busiest of 2 lots · 6 suppliers appointed
Framework period
4 yrs from 31 May 2026
Buyer regions
UKN
Who may buy through it

Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT), Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT), Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT), South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (SEHSCT), Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT), Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS)

Published description of the framework

Refer to Tender documentation.

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value
Lot #1Ward Trolleys and EquipmentAwarded 4 yrsSMEPublished value£2,060,002

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 31 May 2026 – 30 May 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £2,060,002 exc. VAT · £2,472,002 inc. VAT
Eligibility: SME eligible
Extensions: 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.
33100000 Medical equipments33170000 Anaesthesia and resuscitation33172200 Resuscitation devices33192000 Medical furniture34000000 Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation34900000 Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts
Lot #2Resuscitation Trolleys and EquipmentAwarded 4 yrsPublished value£228,889

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 31 May 2026 – 30 May 2030 (4 yrs)Value: £228,889 exc. VAT · £274,667 inc. VAT
Extensions: 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.
33100000 Medical equipments33170000 Anaesthesia and resuscitation33172200 Resuscitation devices33192000 Medical furniture34000000 Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation34900000 Miscellaneous transport equipment and spare parts

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
What this means for your bid
  • “Clinical Trolleys and Equipment (6001970)” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Goods
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Utilities
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use the vehicle
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT), Northern Health and Social Care Trust (NHSCT), Western Health and Social Care Trust (WHSCT), South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust (SEHSCT), Southern Health and Social Care Trust (SHSCT), Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 12 Dec 2029
First published
3 Jul 2025, 14:24 BST
Last source update
1 Jun 2026, 14:25 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 15 Apr 2026
Authority reference
6001970
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-083760
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Anaesthesia and resuscitationMedical equipmentsMedical furnitureMiscellaneous transport equipment and spare partsResuscitation devicesStorage and retrieval servicesTransport equipment and auxiliary products to transportationTrolleys
Delivery area
Not published
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-055860 Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: eTendersNI · Who buys & how to bid on eTendersNI
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free Northern Ireland registration
Appointment period ends
11 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT
Clarification deadline
4 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

etendersni.gov.uk/epps ↗

Timeline

3 Jul 2025 → 1 Jun 2026 · 11 dates
  1. Planning notice published
    3 Jul 2025, 14:24 BST
  2. Market engagement
    6 Aug 2025, 23:59 BST

    This is a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice published by Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) on behalf of Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI) to seek engagement with the market place relating to a regional tender for Clinical Trolleys and Equipment.

    The preliminary market engagement questionnaire can be obtained by contacting [email protected] and requesting a CP12 Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire and relating Appendix 1 for Clinical Trolleys and Equipment.

    Important Deadlines:

    Request Deadline: All requests for the Preliminary Market Engagement Questionnaire must be submitted by 3:00PM on Wednesday, 30th July 2025.

    Please note: Requests received after this deadline will not be considered or fulfilled.

    Submission Deadline: Completed questionnaires must be returned via email to [email protected] no later than 3:00pm on Wednesday, 6th August 2025.

  3. Next notice expected
    1 Sept 2025, 23:59 BST
  4. Tender notice published303 days ago
    17 Dec 2025, 11:49 GMT
  5. Clarification questions by254 days ago
    4 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT
  6. Admission / appointment period ends247 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    11 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT
  7. Award decision expected by183 days ago
    15 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
  8. Assessment summaries sent161 days ago
    8 May 2026, 00:00 BST
  9. Standstill ends147 days ago
    21 May 2026, 23:59 BST
  10. Contract starts138 days ago
    31 May 2026, 00:00 BST
  11. Latest notice published137 days ago
    1 Jun 2026, 14:25 BST

Notice history

12 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 3 Jul 2025
  1. Preliminary market engagement notice published
    3 Jul 2025, 14:24 BST
    UK2
  2. Tender notice published
    17 Dec 2025, 11:49 GMT
    UK4
  3. Published value published: £2,288,891
    17 Dec 2025, 11:49 GMT
  4. Status changed to active
    17 Dec 2025, 11:49 GMT
  5. Procurement method changed
    17 Dec 2025, 11:49 GMT
  6. Deadline published: 11 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT
    17 Dec 2025, 11:49 GMT
  7. Buyer details updated
    17 Dec 2025, 11:49 GMT
  8. Status changed to complete
    12 May 2026, 10:43 BST
  9. Buyer details updated
    12 May 2026, 10:43 BST
  10. Contract award notice published
    12 May 2026, 10:43 BST
    UK6
  11. Contract signature expected
    29 May 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  12. Contract details notice published
    1 Jun 2026, 14:25 BST
    UK7
Routine re-releases (5)
  • 2025-12: 1 release · 17 Dec 2025
  • 2025-07: 1 release · 3 Jul 2025

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 62 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 65 from SMEs · busiest of 2 lots
Contracts signed 2latest 29 May 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Ward Trolleys and Equipment1 award
Hospital Metalcraft LtdSME, NORTHERN HOSPITAL SUPPLIES LTDSME, STAMFORD PRODUCTS LIMITEDSME +3 more31 May 2026 – 30 May 2030Options: 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£2,060,00214 Apr 2026Awarded
Lot 2 · Resuscitation Trolleys and Equipment1 award
Distinctive Medical Products LTDSME, NORTHERN HOSPITAL SUPPLIES LTD, SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac Services, STAMFORD PRODUCTS LIMITEDSME, Viridi Systems Limitied t/a Trinity MedicalSME +5 more31 May 2026 – 30 May 2030Options: 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£228,88914 Apr 2026Awarded

Contracts

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Ward Trolleys and Equipment3final-stage tenders · 12 at stage one30—
2 · Resuscitation Trolleys and Equipment6final-stage tenders · 14 at stage one50—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

7 public bodies on the notice

Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service

Procurement agentPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations apply GB-PPON: PWNJ-1991-NGDW 77 Boucher Crescent, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 6HUContact email

Clients of the procurement agent

  • Belfast Health & Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyTrusts participated as evaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel.GB-PPON: PLQJ-5727-JCLR Belfast, Northern IrelandContact email
  • Northern Health and Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyTrusts participated as evaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel.GB-PPON: PBRP-6676-CQZY Antrim, Northern IrelandContact email
  • Northern Ireland Ambulance Service HSC TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyTrusts participated as evaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel.GB-PPON: PDNY-7965-NNDW Belfast, Northern IrelandContact email
  • South Eastern Health & Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyTrusts participated as evaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel.GB-PPON: PLGY-6381-WWWR Belfast, Northern IrelandContact email
  • Southern Health and Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyTrusts participated as evaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel.GB-PPON: PJCC-1957-RCGP Portadown, Northern IrelandContact email
  • Western Health & Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyTrusts participated as evaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel.GB-PPON: PTVW-2397-PWCT Londonderry, Northern IrelandContact email

Framework contractors & participating bidders

12 commercial parties on the notice
  • DISTINCTIVE MEDICAL PRODUCTS LTDFramework contractorGB-COH: 04144889GB-PPON: PZMY-6689-VPGY 3 Seymour Court, Cheshire, North West, WA7 1SYContact email
  • Distinctive Medical Products LTDFramework contractorGB-PPON: PZMY-6689-VPGY 3 Seymour Court, Runcorn,, Cheshire, North West, WA7 1SYContact email
  • HOSPITAL METALCRAFT LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 00524837GB-PPON: PNQG-6461-GMLR Blandford Heights, Dorset, South West, DT11 7TGContact email
  • Hospital Metalcraft LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PNQG-6461-GMLR Blandford Heights Industrial Estate – Blandford Forum, Dorset, South West, DT11 7TGContact email
  • NORTHERN HOSPITAL SUPPLIES LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: NI014722GB-PPON: PLTZ-7765-HQTM 2 Balloo Place, Bangor, Co. Down, Northern Ireland, BT19 7BPContact email
  • Northern Hospital Supplies LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PLTZ-7765-HQTM Unit D4, Ards Business Centre, Jubilee Road,, Newtownards, Northern Ireland, BT23 4YHContact email
  • STAMFORD PRODUCTS LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 01652293GB-PPON: PHLL-9735-TWZY Stamford Works, Bayley Street,, Stalybridge, North West, SK15 1QQContact email
  • Stamford Products LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PHLL-9735-TWZY Stamford Works, Bayley Street, Stalybridge, Cheshire, North West, SK151QQContact email
  • UNIPHAR MEDTECH UK LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: NI018037GB-PPON: PMJB-8725-HMNT 6 Wildflower Way, Boucher Road, Northern Ireland, BT12 6TAContact email
  • Uniphar Medtech LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PCWP-6911-YVDN Unit 3, Northern Cross Business Park, Finglas, Dublin, IE, D11 WY11, IEContact email
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Official documents & specifications (8)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure