Official UK procurement notice
Pulmonary Function Bacterial and Viral Filters
Procurement agent: 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)£321,750total for 5 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 2 Feb 2026awarded 6 Mar 2026
Awarded to Cardiotec Medical +5 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 Pulmonary Function Bacterial and Viral Filters for use across participating Trusts.
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 2 Jan 2029, 23:59 GMT.
CPV: 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
- 5 bids on the busiest of 5 lots · 6 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 documentation
Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure
5 lots · all with a published valueLot #1Pulmonary Function Viral Filter with Integrated MouthpieceAwardedRenewalPublished value£31,886
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #2Pulmonary Function Bacterial Viral Filter with Oval Shaped Mouthpiece and Nose-ClipAwardedRenewalPublished value£113,969
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #3Pulmonary Function Bacterial Viral Filter with Flange Mouthpiece and Nose-ClipAwardedRenewalPublished value£143,675
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #4Pulmonary Function Viral FilterAwardedRenewalPublished value£7,943
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #5Pulmonary Function Bacterial Viral Filter Complete with Nose-ClipAwardedRenewalPublished value£20,258
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
- “Pulmonary Function Bacterial and Viral Filters” 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
- 11 Sept 2025, 14:52 BST
- Last source update
- 17 Apr 2026, 15:01 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 1 Mar 2026
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-000047- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Not published
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0598bbFind 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
- 2 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
11 Sept 2025 → 17 Apr 2026 · 9 dates- Planning notice published11 Sept 2025, 14:52 BST
- Market engagement371 days ago13 Oct 2025, 23:59 BST
This Preliminary Market Engagement is being published by Business Services Organisation (BSO) Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) for the purposes of informing and engaging with potential service providers regarding the upcoming public competition for Pulmonary Function Bacterial Viral Filters within Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI)
- Tender notice published291 days ago2 Jan 2026, 13:23 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends260 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown2 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by232 days ago1 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Assessment summaries sent216 days ago18 Mar 2026
- Standstill ends206 days ago27 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts202 days ago1 Apr 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published186 days ago17 Apr 2026, 15:01 BST
Notice history
12 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 11 Sept 2025- Preliminary market engagement notice published11 Sept 2025, 14:52 BSTUK2
- Tender notice published2 Jan 2026, 13:23 GMTUK4
- Published value published: £321,7502 Jan 2026, 13:23 GMT
- Status changed to active2 Jan 2026, 13:23 GMT
- Procurement method changed2 Jan 2026, 13:23 GMT
- Deadline published: 2 Feb 2026, 15:00 GMT2 Jan 2026, 13:23 GMT
- Buyer details updated2 Jan 2026, 13:23 GMT
- Contract award notice published18 Mar 2026, 14:39 GMTUK6
- Status changed to complete18 Mar 2026, 14:39 GMT
- Contract signature expected30 Mar 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published17 Apr 2026, 15:01 BSTUK7
- Buyer details updated17 Apr 2026, 15:01 BST
Routine re-releases (4)
- 2025-09: 1 release · 11 Sept 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecastSuppliers appointed 65 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 55 from SMEs · busiest of 5 lots
Contracts signed 5latest 1 Apr 2026
| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Pulmonary Function Viral Filter with Integrated Mouthpiece1 award | |||
| Cardiotec MedicalSME, INNOVATE HEALTH GROUP LTD, INTERSURGICAL LIMITEDSME, Love Medical LtdSME, Sword Medical UK LtdSME1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 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 | £167,360 | 6 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Pulmonary Function Bacterial Viral Filter with Oval Shaped Mouthpiece and Nose-Clip1 award | |||
| Cardiotec MedicalSME, INNOVATE HEALTH GROUP LTD, INTERSURGICAL LIMITEDSME, Love Medical LtdSME, Sword Medical UK LtdSMEPulmonary Function Viral Filter with Oval Shaped Mouth Piece and Nose Clip1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 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 | £125,101 | 6 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Pulmonary Function Bacterial Viral Filter with Flange Mouthpiece and Nose-Clip1 award | |||
| Cardiotec MedicalSME, INNOVATE HEALTH GROUP LTD, INTERSURGICAL LIMITEDSME, Love Medical LtdSME, Sword Medical UK LtdSMEPulmonary Function Viral Filter with Flange Mouth Piece and Nose Clip1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 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 | £131,868 | 6 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · Pulmonary Function Viral Filter1 award | |||
| EBRINGTON NI LTDSME, INNOVATE HEALTH GROUP LTD, INTERSURGICAL LIMITED, Love Medical LtdSME, Sword Medical UK LtdSMEPulmonary Fucntion Bacterial Viral Filter1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 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 | £19,260 | 6 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 5 · Pulmonary Function Bacterial Viral Filter Complete with Nose-Clip1 award | |||
| INNOVATE HEALTH GROUP LTDSME, Love Medical LtdSME, Sword Medical UK LtdSMEPulmonary Fucntion Bacterial Viral Filter Complete with Nose Clip1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 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 | £37,760 | 6 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 1 · Cardiotec MedicalSME, INNOVATE HEALTH GROUP LTD, INTERSURGICAL LIMITEDSME, Love Medical LtdSME, Sword Medical UK LtdSME
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2026
- Value
- £167,360
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 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 2 · Cardiotec MedicalSME, INNOVATE HEALTH GROUP LTD, INTERSURGICAL LIMITEDSME, Love Medical LtdSME, Sword Medical UK LtdSME
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2026
- Value
- £125,101
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 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 · Cardiotec MedicalSME, INNOVATE HEALTH GROUP LTD, INTERSURGICAL LIMITEDSME, Love Medical LtdSME, Sword Medical UK LtdSME
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2026
- Value
- £131,868
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 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 · EBRINGTON NI LTDSME, INNOVATE HEALTH GROUP LTD, INTERSURGICAL LIMITED, Love Medical LtdSME, Sword Medical UK LtdSME
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2026
- Value
- £19,260
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 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 · INNOVATE HEALTH GROUP LTDSME, Love Medical LtdSME, Sword Medical UK LtdSME
- Signed
- 1 Apr 2026
- Value
- £37,760
- Period
- 1 Apr 2026 – 31 Mar 2028 · up to 31 Mar 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 · Pulmonary Function Viral Filter with Integrated Mouthpiece | 5final-stage tenders | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Pulmonary Function Bacterial Viral Filter with Oval Shaped Mouthpiece and Nose-Clip | 5final-stage tenders | 5 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Pulmonary Function Bacterial Viral Filter with Flange Mouthpiece and Nose-Clip | 5final-stage tenders | 5 | 0 | — |
| 4 · Pulmonary Function Viral Filter | 5final-stage tenders | 5 | 0 | — |
| 5 · Pulmonary Function Bacterial Viral Filter Complete with Nose-Clip | 3final-stage tenders | 3 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
7 public bodies on the noticeClients of the procurement agent
- Belfast Health & Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentTrusts participated as evaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel
- Northern Health and Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentTrusts participated as evaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel
- Northern Ireland Ambulance Service HSC TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentTrusts participated as evaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel
- South Eastern Health & Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentTrusts participated as evaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel
- Southern Health and Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentTrusts participated as evaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel
- Western Health & Social Care TrustProcuring entityPublic authority - central governmentTrusts participated as evaluators on the Tender Assessment Panel
Framework contractors & participating bidders
10 commercial parties on the notice- Cardiotec MedicalFramework contractor
- EBRINGTON (NI) LTDFramework contractor
- Ebrington NI LtdFramework contractor
- INNOVATE HEALTH GROUP LTDFramework contractor
- INTERSURGICAL Ireland LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Innovate Health Group LtdFramework contractor
- Intersurgical Ireland LimitedFramework contractor
- LOVE MEDICAL LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Love Medical LimitedFramework contractor
- Sword Medical LtdFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (12)
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