Official UK procurement notice
Needle Free Access Devices and IV Accessories
Procurement agent: Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service·On behalf of: Northern Health and Social Care Trust
Sectors: Medical Devices & Pharma (33) Delivery: Northern Ireland (UKN)
Framework ceiling (notional)£10,221,750total for 5 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 23 Feb 2026awarded 6 Mar 2026
Awarded to Aquilant Medical +9 more5 awards
Framework period 2 yrsends 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 2030 with extensions · starts 1 Apr 2026
What is being bought5 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionProcurement for the Supply and Delivery of Needle Free Access Devices and IV Accessories for use across participating HSCNI Trusts.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 2 Jan 2029, 23:59 GMT.
CPV: Administration sets · Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion · Medical consumables · Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care 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
- 9 bids on the busiest of 5 lots · 10 suppliers appointed
- Framework period
- 2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 1 Apr 2026
- Buyer regions
- UKN
Who may buy through it
BHSCT,NHSCT,SEHSCT,SHSCT,WHSCT,NIAS
Published description of the framework
Refer to Tender documents.
Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure
5 lots · all with a published valueLot #1Needle Free Access DevicesAwardedRenewalPublished value£1,641,750
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #2Extension SetsAwardedRenewalPublished value£7,350,750
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #3StopcocksAwardedRenewalPublished value£610,500
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #4Bung/End CapAwardedRenewalPublished value£239,250
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #5Bag SpikesAwardedRenewalPublished value£379,500
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
- “Needle Free Access Devices and IV Accessories” 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 this agreement
- BHSCT,NHSCT,SEHSCT,SHSCT,WHSCT,NIAS
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Yes · next expected 2 Jan 2029
- First published
- 8 Aug 2025, 09:35 BST
- Last source update
- 6 May 2026, 09:38 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 1 Mar 2026
- Authority reference
6361428- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-005998- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0583e3Find 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
- 23 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
Timeline
8 Aug 2025 → 6 May 2026 · 9 dates- Planning notice published8 Aug 2025, 09:35 BST
- Market engagement8 Sept 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 Needle Free Access Devices and IV Accessories. 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 6067125. All correspondence in relation to this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise will be communicated via the eTenderNI secure messaging area. Suppliers will be required to submit their completed Questionnaire No Later than 3pm on 08th September 2025. To register on eTendersNI and access the Questionnaire, please use the following link - etendersni.gov.uk ↗ and locate ref 6067125. Suppliers should also note that any interest shown does not constitute a commitment to participate in any future tendering exercise.
- Tender notice published271 days ago22 Jan 2026, 20:31 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends239 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown23 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by233 days ago1 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Assessment summaries sent216 days ago19 Mar 2026
- Contract starts203 days ago1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
- Standstill ends201 days ago2 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
- Latest notice published168 days ago6 May 2026, 09:38 BST
Notice history
13 events · 5 releases on Find a Tender · since 8 Aug 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published8 Aug 2025, 09:35 BSTUK2
- Tender notice published22 Jan 2026, 20:31 GMTUK4
- Published value published: £10,221,75022 Jan 2026, 20:31 GMT
- Status changed to active22 Jan 2026, 20:31 GMT
- Procurement method changed22 Jan 2026, 20:31 GMT
- Deadline published: 23 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT22 Jan 2026, 20:31 GMT
- Buyer details updated22 Jan 2026, 20:31 GMT
- Contract award notice published24 Mar 2026, 14:37 GMTUK6
- Status changed to complete24 Mar 2026, 14:37 GMT
- Buyer details updated24 Mar 2026, 14:37 GMT
- Contract award notice published24 Mar 2026, 15:02 GMTUK6
- Contract signature expected3 Apr 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published6 May 2026, 09:38 BSTUK7
Routine re-releases (5)
- 2026-01: 1 release · 22 Jan 2026
- 2025-08: 1 release · 8 Aug 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecastSuppliers appointed 105 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 97 from SMEs · busiest of 5 lots
Named bidders 11published on the award notice
Contracts signed 5latest 13 Apr 2026
| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Needle Free Access Devices1 award | |||
| Aquilant MedicalSME, Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, Codan LimitedSME, Fannin NI LimitedSME, MCT LIFESCIENCES LTDSME +2 more6 Apr 2026 – 5 Apr 2028 · up to 5 Apr 2030Extensions: 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 · Amended: Standstill period end date is Friday 3rd April 2026. Please disregard the previous date of Thursday 2nd April 2026 as this was incorrect. | £3,800,775 | 6 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Extension Sets1 award | |||
| Aquilant MedicalSME, Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, Codan LimitedSME, Fannin NI LimitedSME, MCT LIFESCIENCES LTDSME +1 more6 Apr 2026 – 5 Apr 2028 · up to 5 Apr 2030Extensions: 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 · Amended: Standstill period end date is Friday 3rd April 2026. Please disregard the previous date of Thursday 2nd April 2026 as this was incorrect. | £9,979,200 | 6 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Stopcocks1 award | |||
| Aquilant MedicalSME, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, Codan LimitedSME, Fannin NI LimitedSME, MCT LIFESCIENCES LTDSME, NORTHERN HOSPITAL SUPPLIES LTD +1 more6 Apr 2026 – 5 Apr 2028 · up to 5 Apr 2030Extensions: 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 · Amended: Standstill period end date is Friday 3rd April 2026. Please disregard the previous date of Thursday 2nd April 2026 as this was incorrect. | £1,672,358 | 6 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · Bung/End Cap1 award | |||
| B. Braun Medical Ltd IrelandSME, Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, Codan LimitedSME, Fannin NI Limited, KCI Medical +3 more6 Apr 2026 – 5 Apr 2028 · up to 5 Apr 2030Extensions: 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 · Amended: Standstill period end date is Friday 3rd April 2026. Please disregard the previous date of Thursday 2nd April 2026 as this was incorrect. | £8,910,000 | 6 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 5 · Bag Spikes1 award | |||
| Aquilant MedicalSME, B. Braun Medical Ltd IrelandSME, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, Codan LimitedSME, Fannin NI Limited, MCT LIFESCIENCES LTDSME +2 more6 Apr 2026 – 5 Apr 2028 · up to 5 Apr 2030Extensions: 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 · Amended: Standstill period end date is Friday 3rd April 2026. Please disregard the previous date of Thursday 2nd April 2026 as this was incorrect. | £570,900 | 6 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Needle Free Access Devices · Aquilant MedicalSME, Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, Codan LimitedSME, Fannin NI LimitedSME, MCT LIFESCIENCES LTDSME +2 more
- Signed
- 13 Apr 2026
- Value
- £3,800,775
- Period
- 13 Apr 2026 – 12 Apr 2028 · up to 12 Apr 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 · Aquilant MedicalSME, Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, Codan LimitedSME, Fannin NI LimitedSME, MCT LIFESCIENCES LTDSME +1 more
- Signed
- 13 Apr 2026
- Value
- £9,979,200
- Period
- 13 Apr 2026 – 12 Apr 2028 · up to 12 Apr 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.
Contract 3 · Aquilant MedicalSME, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, Codan LimitedSME, Fannin NI LimitedSME, MCT LIFESCIENCES LTDSME, NORTHERN HOSPITAL SUPPLIES LTD +1 more
- Signed
- 13 Apr 2026
- Value
- £1,672,358
- Period
- 13 Apr 2026 – 12 Apr 2028 · up to 12 Apr 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.
Contract 4 · B. Braun Medical Ltd IrelandSME, Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, Codan LimitedSME, Fannin NI Limited, KCI Medical +3 more
- Signed
- 13 Apr 2026
- Value
- £8,910,000
- Period
- 13 Apr 2026 – 12 Apr 2028 · up to 12 Apr 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.
Contract 5 · Aquilant MedicalSME, B. Braun Medical Ltd IrelandSME, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, Codan LimitedSME, Fannin NI Limited, MCT LIFESCIENCES LTDSME +2 more
- Signed
- 13 Apr 2026
- Value
- £570,900
- Period
- 13 Apr 2026 – 12 Apr 2028 · up to 12 Apr 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.
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Needle Free Access Devices | 9final-stage tenders | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Extension Sets | 8final-stage tenders · 9 at stage one | 6 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Stopcocks | 8final-stage tenders | 7 | 0 | — |
| 4 · Bung/End Cap | 9final-stage tenders | 6 | 0 | — |
| 5 · Bag Spikes | 8final-stage tenders | 7 | 0 | — |
Who bid
- wonAquilant Medical (ROI) LtdSME · 2, 4
- wonBalmung Medical Handel GmbH · Greater London · 2, 4
- wonBecton Dickinson UK Limited · South East England · 2, 4
- wonCodan LimitedSME · West Midlands · 2, 4
- wonFannin NI LtdSME · Northern Ireland · 2, 4
- wonMCT LifesciencesSME · South East England · 2
- wonNorthern Hospital Supplies LtdSME · Northern Ireland · 4
- wonVygon UK LimitedSME · South West England · 2, 4
- wonB Braun Medical LtdSME · 4
- wonKCI Medical Ltd · East Midlands · 4
- did not winUniphar Medtech UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesSME · 2
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 entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyBHSCT participated as evaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel
- Northern Health and Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyNHSCT participated as evaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel
- Northern Ireland Ambulance Service HSC TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyNIAS participated as evaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel
- South Eastern Health & Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applySEHSCT participated as evaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel
- Southern Health and Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applySHSCT participated as evaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel
- Western Health & Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentNorthern Irish devolved regulations applyWHSCT participated as evaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel
Framework contractors & participating bidders
19 commercial parties on the notice · 18 awarded- Aquilant MedicalFramework contractor
- B. Braun Medical Ltd IrelandFramework contractor
- BECTON, DICKINSON U.K. LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Balmung Medical Handel GmbHFramework contractor
- Balmung Medical Handel GmbHFramework contractor
- Becton Dickinson UK LimitedFramework contractor
- CODAN LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Codan LimitedFramework contractor
- FANNIN (NI) LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Fannin NI LtdFramework contractor
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- KCI MEDICAL LIMITEDFramework contractor
- KCI Medical LtdFramework contractor
- MCT LIFESCIENCES LTDFramework contractor
- MCT LifesciencesFramework contractor
- NORTHERN HOSPITAL SUPPLIES LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Northern Hospital Supplies LtdFramework contractor
- Uniphar Medtech UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesBidder / tenderer
- VYGON (U.K.) LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Vygon UK LimitedFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (17)
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