Official UK procurement notice
IV Cannulae and Associated Infusion Set (5973078)
Procurement agent: Regional Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service·On behalf of: Northern Health and Social Care Trust
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33) Delivery: Delivery location not published
Framework ceiling (notional)£10,957,896envelope for 4 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 1 Jun 2026awarded 15 Jun 2026
Awarded to B. Braun Medical Ltd Ireland +10 more4 awards
Framework period 2 yrsends 31 Jul 2028 · up to 31 Jul 2030 with extensions · starts 1 Aug 2026
What is being bought4 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionProcurement for the Supply and Delivery of IV Cannuale and associated Infusion Set for use across participating HSCNI Trusts.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 2 Apr 2029, 23:59 BST.
CPV: Cannulae · Miscellaneous medical devices and products
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
- 8 bids on the busiest of 4 lots · 11 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 1 Aug 2026
Published description of the framework
Refer to Tender documents.
Lots and requirements (4)Procurement structure
4 lots · all with a published valueLot #1Intravenous Cannulae Winged and Ported, Safety and Non-Safety Versions (sizes 14g-22g)AwardedRenewalPublished value£4,781,811
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #2Intravenous Cannulae Winged and Non-Ported, Safety and Non-Safety Versions (sizes 18g-26g)AwardedRenewalPublished value£3,242,787
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #3Intravenous Cannulae Non-Winged and Non-Ported, Safety and Non-Safety Versions (sizes 14g-26g)AwardedRenewalPublished value£28,079
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #4Infusion Sets, Winged, Safety Version (sizes 19g-25g)AwardedRenewalPublished value£2,404,689
The source published no individual description for this lot.
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
What this means for your bid
- “IV Cannulae and Associated Infusion Set (5973078)” 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
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use the vehicle
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 2 Apr 2029
- First published
- 22 Sept 2025, 08:41 BST
- Last source update
- 20 Aug 2026, 11:20 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 1 Jul 2026
- Authority reference
5973078- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-040027- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Not published
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-059e9fFind a Tender
How it was run
Official noticeRun through: eTendersNI · Who buys & how to bid on eTendersNI
Access & registration note: Free Northern Ireland registration
- Appointment period ends
- 1 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
Timeline
22 Sept 2025 → 20 Aug 2026 · 9 dates- Planning notice published389 days ago22 Sept 2025, 08:41 BST
- Market engagement363 days ago17 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
This is a Prior Information Notice to seek engagement with the market place to gather information associated with the supply and delivery of IV Cannulae. To this end the Business Services Organisation, Procurement and Logistics Service on behalf of NIHSC Trusts, wish to engage with potential suppliers to obtain a market view of the potential requirements through the completion of a Questionnaire. Any interested suppliers are required to submit their response through the eTendersNI secure messaging area of the Call for Tender (CfT) Ref: 6149530. All correspondence in relation to this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise will be communicated via the eTendersNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed Questionnaire No Later than 3pm on 17th October 2025. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link: - etendersni.gov.uk ↗ and locate CfT Ref: 6149530. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.
- Tender notice published169 days ago30 Apr 2026, 15:07 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends136 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown1 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
- Assessment summaries sent112 days ago26 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
- Award decision expected by106 days ago1 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
- Standstill ends92 days ago15 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts76 days ago1 Aug 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published57 days ago20 Aug 2026, 11:20 BST
Notice history
10 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 22 Sept 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published22 Sept 2025, 08:41 BSTUK2
- Tender notice published30 Apr 2026, 15:07 BSTUK4
- Published value published: £10,957,89630 Apr 2026, 15:07 BST
- Status changed to active30 Apr 2026, 15:07 BST
- Procurement method changed30 Apr 2026, 15:07 BST
- Deadline published: 1 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST30 Apr 2026, 15:07 BST
- Contract award notice published3 Jul 2026, 09:39 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete3 Jul 2026, 09:39 BST
- Contract signature expected27 Jul 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published20 Aug 2026, 11:20 BSTUK7
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2025-09: 1 release · 22 Sept 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecastSuppliers appointed 114 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 84 from SMEs · busiest of 4 lots
Named bidders 8published on the award notice
Contracts signed 4latest 1 Aug 2026
| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Intravenous Cannulae Winged and Ported, Safety and Non-Safety Versions (sizes 14g-22g)1 award | |||
| B. Braun Medical Ltd IrelandSME, Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, EBRINGTON NI LTDSME, NORTHERN HOSPITAL SUPPLIES LTD, PREMIER HEALTHCARE N I LTD +6 more1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2028 · up to 31 Jul 2030Extensions: Any period(s) up to and including 24 months · Options: 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 | £3,683,625 | 15 Jun 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Intravenous Cannulae Winged and Non-Ported, Safety and Non-Safety Versions (sizes 18g-26g)1 award | |||
| B. Braun Medical Ltd IrelandSME, Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, EBRINGTON NI LTD, NORTHERN HOSPITAL SUPPLIES LTDSME, PREMIER HEALTHCARE N I LTDSME +4 more1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2028 · up to 31 Jul 2030Extensions: Any period(s) up to and including 24 months · Options: 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 | £1,138,500 | 15 Jun 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Intravenous Cannulae Non-Winged and Non-Ported, Safety and Non-Safety Versions (sizes 14g-26g)1 award | |||
| B. Braun Medical Ltd IrelandSME, Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, EBRINGTON NI LTD, NORTHERN HOSPITAL SUPPLIES LTDSME, PREMIER HEALTHCARE N I LTDSME +4 more1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2028 · up to 31 Jul 2030Extensions: Any period(s) up to and including 24 months · Options: 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 | £168,300 | 15 Jun 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · Infusion Sets, Winged, Safety Version (sizes 19g-25g)1 award | |||
| Aquilant Medical (NI) Ltd, Aquilant Northern Ireland LtdSME, B. Braun Medical Ltd IrelandSME, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, EBRINGTON NI LTDSME, INNOVATE HEALTH GROUP LTD +7 more1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2028 · up to 31 Jul 2030Extensions: Any period(s) up to and including 24 months · Options: 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 | £6,006,000 | 15 Jun 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 1 · B. Braun Medical Ltd IrelandSME, Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, EBRINGTON NI LTDSME, NORTHERN HOSPITAL SUPPLIES LTD, PREMIER HEALTHCARE N I LTD +6 more
- Signed
- 1 Aug 2026
- Value
- £3,683,625
- Period
- 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2028 · up to 31 Jul 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Any period(s) up to and including 24 months
- Options
- 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
Contract 2 · B. Braun Medical Ltd IrelandSME, Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, EBRINGTON NI LTD, NORTHERN HOSPITAL SUPPLIES LTDSME, PREMIER HEALTHCARE N I LTDSME +4 more
- Signed
- 1 Aug 2026
- Value
- £1,138,500
- Period
- 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2028 · up to 31 Jul 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Any period(s) up to and including 24 months
- Options
- 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
Contract 3 · B. Braun Medical Ltd IrelandSME, Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, EBRINGTON NI LTD, NORTHERN HOSPITAL SUPPLIES LTDSME, PREMIER HEALTHCARE N I LTDSME +4 more
- Signed
- 1 Aug 2026
- Value
- £168,300
- Period
- 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2028 · up to 31 Jul 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Any period(s) up to and including 24 months
- Options
- 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
Contract 4 · Aquilant Medical (NI) Ltd, Aquilant Northern Ireland LtdSME, B. Braun Medical Ltd IrelandSME, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, EBRINGTON NI LTDSME, INNOVATE HEALTH GROUP LTD +7 more
- Signed
- 1 Aug 2026
- Value
- £6,006,000
- Period
- 1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2028 · up to 31 Jul 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Any period(s) up to and including 24 months
- Options
- 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.
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Intravenous Cannulae Winged and Ported, Safety and Non-Safety Versions (sizes 14g-22g) | 7final-stage tenders · 8 at stage one | 4 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Intravenous Cannulae Winged and Non-Ported, Safety and Non-Safety Versions (sizes 18g-26g) | 7final-stage tenders · 8 at stage one | 4 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Intravenous Cannulae Non-Winged and Non-Ported, Safety and Non-Safety Versions (sizes 14g-26g) | 7final-stage tenders · 8 at stage one | 4 | 0 | — |
| 4 · Infusion Sets, Winged, Safety Version (sizes 19g-25g) | 8final-stage tenders · 10 at stage one | 0 | 0 | — |
Who bid
- wonB Braun Medical LtdSME · 4
- wonBecton Dickinson UK Limited · South East England · 4
- wonEbrington NI Ltd · Northern Ireland · 4
- wonPremier Healthcare (NI) Ltd · Northern Ireland · 4
- wonAquilant Medical (NI) Ltd · Northern Ireland · 4
- wonInnovate Health Group Ltd · East Midlands · 4
- wonVygon UK Limited · South West England · 4
- did not winFannin NI Ltd · Northern Ireland · 4
Bidders as named on the Procurement Act 2023 award notice. “Won” means the bidder holds an award on this notice.
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
7 public bodies on the noticeClients of the procurement agent
- Belfast Health & Social Care TrustProcuring entityBHSCT participated as evaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel
- Northern Health and Social Care TrustProcuring entityNHSCT participated as evaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel
- Northern Ireland Ambulance Service HSC TrustProcuring entityNIAS participated as evaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel
- South Eastern Health & Social Care TrustProcuring entitySEHSCT participated as evaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel
- Southern Health and Social Care TrustProcuring entitySHSCT participated as evaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel
- Western Health & Social Care TrustProcuring entityWHSCT participated as evaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel
Framework contractors & participating bidders
19 commercial parties on the notice · 18 awarded- AQUILANT NORTHERN IRELAND LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Aquilant Medical (NI) LtdFramework contractor
- B. Braun Medical Ltd IrelandFramework contractor
- BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Balmung Medical Handel GmbHFramework contractor
- Becton Dickinson UK LimitedFramework contractor
- EBRINGTON (NI) LTDFramework contractor
- Ebrington NI LtdFramework contractor
- Fannin NI LtdBidder / tenderer
- INNOVATE HEALTH GROUP LTDFramework contractor
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- REFLEX MEDICAL LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Reflex Medical LimitedFramework contractor
- VYGON (U.K.) LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Vygon UK LimitedFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (10)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
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