Official UK procurement notice
Spinal, Blood Collection Needles and Associated Products
Procurement agent: Business Services Organisation Procurement and Logistics Service·On behalf of: Northern Health and Social Care Trust
What is being bought7 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionA Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of Spinal, Blood
Collection Needles and Associated Products to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland. (HSCNI)
- The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 1 Mar 2030, 23:59 GMT.
- No preliminary market engagement: PME was published 24th June 2025. Reference 2025/S 000-034629
CPV: Epidural needles · Heparin · Medical consumables · Medical equipments · Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products · Medical needles · Syringes
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Places
- up to 99 suppliers · 7 bids on the busiest of 7 lots (0.1 per place) · 15 appointed
- Framework period
- 2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 1 Jun 2026
Published description of the framework
Refer to tender documents
Lots and requirements (7)Procurement structure
7 lots · all with a published valueLot #1NRFit Spinal Needles and NRFit Epidural NeedlesAwardedRenewalPublished value£2,818,173
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #2Filter Needles with NRFit ConnectorAwardedRenewalPublished value£1,142,937
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #3Arterial Blood Sampling KitsAwardedRenewalPublished value£3,054,056
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #4Blood Collection NeedlesAwardedRenewalPublished value£99,802
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #5NRFit SyringesAwardedRenewalPublished value£288,895
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #6NRFit Spinal Manometer and StopcockAwardedRenewalPublished value£160,345
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #7Neuraxial NRFit Procedure KitsAwardedRenewalPublished value£335,169
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).
- “Spinal, Blood Collection Needles and Associated Products” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 99 suppliers, 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
- 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 1 Mar 2030
- First published
- 27 Feb 2026, 14:44 GMT
- Last source update
- 30 Jul 2026, 09:20 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 20 Apr 2026
- Authority reference
5959375- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-018000- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-065e7fFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 30 Mar 2026, 15:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 23 Mar 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
27 Feb 2026 → 30 Jul 2026 · 8 dates- Tender notice published235 days ago27 Feb 2026, 14:44 GMT
- Clarification questions by211 days ago23 Mar 2026, 15:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends204 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown30 Mar 2026, 15:00 BST
- Award decision expected by182 days ago20 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
- Assessment summaries sent159 days ago14 May 2026, 00:00 BST
- Standstill ends144 days ago28 May 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts141 days ago1 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published82 days ago30 Jul 2026, 09:20 BST
Notice history
6 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 27 Feb 2026- Tender notice published27 Feb 2026, 14:44 GMTUK4
- Contract award notice published18 May 2026, 12:42 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete18 May 2026, 12:42 BST
- Contract signature expected29 May 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published30 Jul 2026, 09:20 BSTUK7
- Buyer details updated30 Jul 2026, 09:20 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · NRFit Spinal Needles and NRFit Epidural Needles1 award | |||
| B. Braun Medical Ltd IrelandSME, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, Crest Medical LimitedSME, Global Prostate SolutionsSME, MEDANA HEALTHCARE LIMITEDSME, Vygon (UK) Ltd1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2030Extensions: 2 Years with the option to extend for 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. | £2,818,173 | 14 May 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Filter Needles with NRFit Connector1 award | |||
| Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, Fannin NI LimitedSME, GS MEDICAL LIMITEDSME, MEDANA HEALTHCARE LIMITEDSME1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2030Extensions: 2 Years with the option to extend for 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. | £1,142,937 | 14 May 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Arterial Blood Sampling Kits1 award | |||
| Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, ICU Medical International Limited, INNOVATE HEALTH GROUP LTDSME1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2030Extensions: 2 Years with the option to extend for 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. | £3,054,056 | 14 May 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · Blood Collection Needles1 award | |||
| Aquilant MedicalSME, Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Crest Medical Limited, Iskus Health UK LTD, MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2030Extensions: 2 Years with the option to extend for 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. | £99,802 | 14 May 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 5 · NRFit Syringes1 award | |||
| B. Braun Medical Ltd IrelandSME, Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, Crest Medical Limited, Fannin NI LimitedSME, GS MEDICAL LIMITEDSME +1 more1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2030Extensions: 2 Years with the option to extend for 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. | £288,895 | 14 May 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 6 · NRFit Spinal Manometer and Stopcock1 award | |||
| MEDANA HEALTHCARE LIMITEDSME, Rocket Medical PLCSME1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2030Extensions: 2 Years with the option to extend for 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. | £160,345 | 14 May 2026 | Awarded |
| Lot 7 · Neuraxial NRFit Procedure Kits1 award | |||
| B. Braun Medical Ltd IrelandSME, Crest Medical Limited, Fannin NI Limited, MEDANA HEALTHCARE LIMITEDSME, Vygon (UK) Ltd1 Jun 2026 – 31 May 2028 · up to 31 May 2030Extensions: 2 Years with the option to extend for 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. | £335,169 | 14 May 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Lot 1: NRFit Spinal Needles and NRFit Epidural Needles · B. Braun Medical Ltd IrelandSME, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, Crest Medical LimitedSME, Global Prostate SolutionsSME, MEDANA HEALTHCARE LIMITEDSME, Vygon (UK) Ltd
- Signed
- 30 Jun 2026
- Value
- £2,818,173
- Period
- 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2028 · up to 30 Jun 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months
- Options
- 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 Total Framework value is advertised at £9,479,010.92. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original framework value during the framework term to accommodate any increase in demand or changes in service requirements. Any such increase will be applied at the rates and terms set out in the original framework and will not alter the overall nature of the framework.
Lot 2: Filter Needles with NRFit Connector · Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, Fannin NI LimitedSME, GS MEDICAL LIMITEDSME, MEDANA HEALTHCARE LIMITEDSME
- Signed
- 30 Jun 2026
- Value
- £1,142,937
- Period
- 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2028 · up to 30 Jun 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months
- Options
- 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 Total Framework value is advertised at £9,479,010.92. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original framework value during the framework term to accommodate any increase in demand or changes in service requirements. Any such increase will be applied at the rates and terms set out in the original framework and will not alter the overall nature of the framework.
Lot 3: Arterial Blood Sampling Kits · Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, ICU Medical International Limited, INNOVATE HEALTH GROUP LTDSME
- Signed
- 30 Jun 2026
- Value
- £3,054,056
- Period
- 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2028 · up to 30 Jun 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months
- Options
- 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 Total Framework value is advertised at £9,479,010.92. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original framework value during the framework term to accommodate any increase in demand or changes in service requirements. Any such increase will be applied at the rates and terms set out in the original framework and will not alter the overall nature of the framework.
Lot 4: Blood Collection Needles · Aquilant MedicalSME, Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Crest Medical Limited, Iskus Health UK LTD, MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITED
- Signed
- 30 Jun 2026
- Value
- £99,802
- Period
- 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2028 · up to 30 Jun 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months
- Options
- 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 Total Framework value is advertised at £9,479,010.92. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original framework value during the framework term to accommodate any increase in demand or changes in service requirements. Any such increase will be applied at the rates and terms set out in the original framework and will not alter the overall nature of the framework.
Lot 5: NRFit Syringes · B. Braun Medical Ltd IrelandSME, Balmung Medical Handel GmbH, Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, Crest Medical Limited, Fannin NI LimitedSME, GS MEDICAL LIMITEDSME +1 more
- Signed
- 30 Jun 2026
- Value
- £288,895
- Period
- 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2028 · up to 30 Jun 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months
- Options
- 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 Total Framework value is advertised at £9,479,010.92. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original framework value during the framework term to accommodate any increase in demand or changes in service requirements. Any such increase will be applied at the rates and terms set out in the original framework and will not alter the overall nature of the framework.
Lot 6: NRFit Spinal Manometer and Stopcock · MEDANA HEALTHCARE LIMITEDSME, Rocket Medical PLCSME
- Signed
- 30 Jun 2026
- Value
- £160,345
- Period
- 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2028 · up to 30 Jun 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months
- Options
- 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 Total Framework value is advertised at £9,479,010.92. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original framework value during the framework term to accommodate any increase in demand or changes in service requirements. Any such increase will be applied at the rates and terms set out in the original framework and will not alter the overall nature of the framework.
Lot 7: Neuraxial NRFit Procedure Kits · B. Braun Medical Ltd IrelandSME, Crest Medical Limited, Fannin NI Limited, MEDANA HEALTHCARE LIMITEDSME, Vygon (UK) Ltd
- Signed
- 30 Jun 2026
- Value
- £335,169
- Period
- 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2028 · up to 30 Jun 2030 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Option to extend for any period(s) up to and including 24 months
- Options
- 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 Total Framework value is advertised at £9,479,010.92. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original framework value during the framework term to accommodate any increase in demand or changes in service requirements. Any such increase will be applied at the rates and terms set out in the original framework and will not alter the overall nature of the framework.
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · NRFit Spinal Needles and NRFit Epidural Needles | 6final-stage tenders · 7 at stage one | 5 | 0 | — |
| 2 · Filter Needles with NRFit Connector | 4final-stage tenders | 3 | 0 | — |
| 3 · Arterial Blood Sampling Kits | 4final-stage tenders | 2 | 0 | — |
| 4 · Blood Collection Needles | 5final-stage tenders | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 · NRFit Syringes | 7final-stage tenders | 5 | 0 | — |
| 6 · NRFit Spinal Manometer and Stopcock | 2final-stage tenders | 2 | 0 | — |
| 7 · Neuraxial NRFit Procedure Kits | 5final-stage tenders | 5 | 0 | — |
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
24 commercial parties on the notice- 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 U.K. LimitedFramework contractor
- CREST MEDICAL LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Crest Medical LtdFramework contractor
- FANNIN (NI) LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Fannin NI LtdFramework contractor
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- GS MedicalFramework contractor
- Global Prostate SolutionsFramework contractor
- ICU MEDICAL INTERNATIONAL LIMITEDFramework contractor
- ICU Medical International LtdFramework contractor
- INNOVATE HEALTH GROUP LTDFramework contractor
- ISKUS HEALTH LTDFramework contractor
- Innovate Health Group Ltd T/A Innovate DiagnosticsFramework contractor
- MEDIQ HEALTHCARE UK LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Medana Healthcare LtdFramework contractor
- Mediq Healthcare UK LtdFramework contractor
- ROCKET MEDICAL PLCFramework contractor
- Rocket Medical plcFramework contractor
- VYGON (U.K.) LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Vygon (UK) LtdFramework contractor
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