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Published 21 Apr 2026, 15:38 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Vascular Grafts and Associated Surgical Consumables

Official notice

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

Framework agreement6 lotsGoodsOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Framework ceiling (notional)£3,147,500total for 6 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 25 May 2026awarded 9 Jun 2026
Awarded to LeMaitre Vascular Limited +4 more6 awards
Framework period 2 yrsends 30 Jun 2028 · up to 30 Jun 2030 with extensions · starts 1 Jul 2026

What is being bought6 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Business Services Organisation (BSO), Procurement and Logistics Service (PaLS) is to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply and delivery of Vascular Grafts and Associated Surgical Consumables to Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (HSCNI).

  • The authority expects to re-tender this requirement around 21 Apr 2030, 23:59 BST.
  • No preliminary market engagement: PME was published on 10th June 2025. Reference 2025/S 000-031227

CPV: Artificial parts of the body · Balloon catheters · Catheters · Clip, suture, ligature supplies · Disposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumables · Functional support · Medical consumables · Medical equipments · Surgical implants · Vascular prostheses

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
4 bids on the busiest of 6 lots · 5 suppliers appointed
Framework period
2 yrs · up to 4 yrs from 1 Jul 2026
Published description of the framework

Refer to tender documents.

Lots and requirements (6)Procurement structure

6 lots · all with a published value
Lot #1Vascular Graft, Collagen Impregnated Polyester, Externally Supported and Non-SupportedAwardedRenewal 2 yrsPublished value£445,660

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 30 Jun 2030 with extensionsValue: £445,660 exc. VAT · £534,727 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 Total Contract value will be advertised at £3,777,000.00. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original contract value during the contract 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. · The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for any period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months.
Lot #2Vascular Graft, Collagen Impregnated Polyester, Straight and BifurcatedAwardedRenewal 2 yrsPublished value£13,900

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 30 Jun 2030 with extensionsValue: £13,900 exc. VAT · £16,680 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 Total Contract value will be advertised at £3,777,000.00. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original contract value during the contract 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. · The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for any period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months.
Lot #3Vascular Graft, Collagen Polyester, Impregnated with Silver, Externally Supported and Non-SupportedAwardedRenewal 2 yrsPublished value£69,968

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 30 Jun 2030 with extensionsValue: £69,968 exc. VAT · £83,962 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 Total Contract value will be advertised at £3,777,000.00. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original contract value during the contract 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. · The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for any period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months.
Lot #4Vascular Graft, Collagen Polyester, Impregnated with Silver, Straight and BifurcatedAwardedRenewal 2 yrsPublished value£179,304

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 30 Jun 2030 with extensionsValue: £179,304 exc. VAT · £215,165 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 Total Contract value will be advertised at £3,777,000.00. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original contract value during the contract 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. · The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for any period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months.
Lot #5Vascular Grafts, Bovine (Supplier in Storage Solution)AwardedRenewal 2 yrsPublished value£75,440

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 30 Jun 2030 with extensionsValue: £75,440 exc. VAT · £90,528 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 Total Contract value will be advertised at £3,777,000.00. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original contract value during the contract 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. · The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for any period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months.
Lot #6Associated Surgical ConsumablesAwardedRenewal 2 yrsPublished value£182,240

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2028 (2 yrs) · up to 30 Jun 2030 with extensionsValue: £182,240 exc. VAT · £218,688 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 Total Contract value will be advertised at £3,777,000.00. This includes the full extension period options and provision for a modification of up to 50% of the original contract value during the contract 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. · The Buyer will have the option to extend the contract for any period or periods together totalling no more than 24 months.

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
  • “Vascular Grafts and Associated Surgical Consumables” 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
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
Yes · next expected 21 Apr 2030
First published
21 Apr 2026, 15:38 BST
Last source update
9 Jul 2026, 14:37 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end – 1 Jul 2026
Authority reference
6295275
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-036246
Latest notice
Contract details notice (UK7)
Classification (CPV)
Artificial parts of the bodyBalloon cathetersCathetersClip, suture, ligature suppliesDisposable non-chemical medical consumables and haematological consumablesFunctional supportMedical consumablesMedical equipmentsSurgical implantsVascular prostheses
Delivery area
Northern Ireland (UKN)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0687ba Find a Tender
Contract terms summary

Refer to tender documentation.

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
25 May 2026, 15:00 BST
Clarification deadline
18 May 2026, 11:00 BST
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

21 Apr 2026 → 9 Jul 2026 · 8 dates
  1. Tender notice published184 days ago
    21 Apr 2026, 15:38 BST
  2. Clarification questions by157 days ago
    18 May 2026, 11:00 BST
  3. Admission / appointment period ends150 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    25 May 2026, 15:00 BST
  4. Assessment summaries sent129 days ago
    15 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
  5. Standstill ends118 days ago
    25 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
  6. Contract starts113 days ago
    1 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST
  7. Award decision expected by112 days ago
    1 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
  8. Latest notice published105 days ago
    9 Jul 2026, 14:37 BST

Notice history

6 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 21 Apr 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    21 Apr 2026, 15:38 BST
    UK4
  2. Contract award notice published
    15 Jun 2026, 15:01 BST
    UK6
  3. Status changed to complete
    15 Jun 2026, 15:01 BST
  4. Contract signature expected
    30 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  5. Contract details notice published
    9 Jul 2026, 14:37 BST
    UK7
  6. Buyer details updated
    9 Jul 2026, 14:37 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 56 awards · see the list ↓
Bids received 44 from SMEs · busiest of 6 lots
Contracts signed 6latest 30 Jun 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Lot 1 · Vascular Graft, Collagen Impregnated Polyester, Externally Supported and Non-Supported1 award
LeMaitre Vascular LimitedSME, SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesSME1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2028 · up to 30 Jun 2030Extensions: Extension options 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 will be advertised at £3,777,000.00 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.£445,6009 Jun 2026Awarded
Lot 2 · Vascular Graft, Collagen Impregnated Polyester, Straight and Bifurcated1 award
LeMaitre Vascular LimitedSME, SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesSMEVascular Grafts, Collagen Impregnated Polyester, Straight and Bifurcated1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2028 · up to 30 Jun 2030Extensions: Extension options 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 will be advertised at £3,777,000.00 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.£13,9009 Jun 2026Awarded
Lot 3 · Vascular Graft, Collagen Polyester, Impregnated with Silver, Externally Supported and Non-Supported1 award
SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesSMEVascular Grafts, Collagen Polyester, Impregnated with Silver, Externally Supoorted and Non-Supported1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2028 · up to 30 Jun 2030Extensions: Extension options 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 will be advertised at £3,777,000.00 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.£69,9869 Jun 2026Awarded
Lot 4 · Vascular Graft, Collagen Polyester, Impregnated with Silver, Straight and Bifurcated1 award
SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesSMEVascular Grafts, Collagen Polyester, Impregnated with Silver, Straight and Bifurcated1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2028 · up to 30 Jun 2030Extensions: Extension options 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 will be advertised at £3,777,000.00 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.£179,3049 Jun 2026Awarded
Lot 5 · Vascular Grafts, Bovine (Supplier in Storage Solution)1 award
Baxter Healthcare Ltd, LeMaitre Vascular LimitedSMEVascular Graft, Bovine (Supplied in Storage Solution)1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2028 · up to 30 Jun 2030Extensions: Extension options 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 will be advertised at £3,777,000.00 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.£75,4409 Jun 2026Awarded
Lot 6 · Associated Surgical Consumables1 award
Iskus Health UK LTD, LeMaitre Vascular LimitedSME, MG Healthcare LtdSME, SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesSME1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2028 · up to 30 Jun 2030Extensions: Extension options 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 will be advertised at £3,777,000.00 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.£182,2409 Jun 2026Awarded

Contracts

  • Lot 1. Vascular Graft, Collagen Impregnated Polyester, Externally Supported and Non-Supported · LeMaitre Vascular LimitedSME, SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesSME

    Signed
    30 Jun 2026
    Value
    £445,600
    Period
    1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2028 · up to 30 Jun 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 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 will be advertised at £3,777,000.00 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.
  • Vascular Grafts, Collagen Impregnated Polyester, Straight and Bifurcated · LeMaitre Vascular LimitedSME, SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesSME

    Signed
    30 Jun 2026
    Value
    £13,900
    Period
    1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2028 · up to 30 Jun 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Extension options up to and including 24 months.
    Options
    The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. 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 will be advertised at £3,777,000.00 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.
  • Vascular Grafts, Collagen Polyester, Impregnated with Silver, Externally Supoorted and Non-Supported · SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesSME

    Signed
    30 Jun 2026
    Value
    £69,986
    Period
    1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2028 · up to 30 Jun 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Extension options up to and including 24 months.
    Options
    The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. 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 will be advertised at £3,777,000.00 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.
  • Vascular Grafts, Collagen Polyester, Impregnated with Silver, Straight and Bifurcated · SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesSME

    Signed
    30 Jun 2026
    Value
    £179,304
    Period
    1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2028 · up to 30 Jun 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Extension options up to and including 24 months.
    Options
    The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. 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. Page 14 to 28 The Estimated Total Framework value will be advertised at £3,777,000.00 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.
  • Vascular Graft, Bovine (Supplied in Storage Solution) · Baxter Healthcare Ltd, LeMaitre Vascular LimitedSME

    Signed
    30 Jun 2026
    Value
    £75,440
    Period
    1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2028 · up to 30 Jun 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Extension options up to and including 24 months.
    Options
    The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. 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 will be advertised at £3,777,000.00 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.
  • Associated Surgical Consumables · Iskus Health UK LTD, LeMaitre Vascular LimitedSME, MG Healthcare LtdSME, SISK HEALTHCARE UK LTD t/a Cardiac ServicesSME

    Signed
    30 Jun 2026
    Value
    £182,240
    Period
    1 Jul 2026 – 30 Jun 2028 · up to 30 Jun 2030 with extensions
    Status
    active
    Extensions
    Extension options up to and including 24 months.
    Options
    The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. 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 will be advertised at £3,777,000.00 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

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Vascular Graft, Collagen Impregnated Polyester, Externally Supported and Non-Supported2final-stage tenders20—
2 · Vascular Graft, Collagen Impregnated Polyester, Straight and Bifurcated2final-stage tenders20—
3 · Vascular Graft, Collagen Polyester, Impregnated with Silver, Externally Supported and Non-Supported1final-stage tenders10—
4 · Vascular Graft, Collagen Polyester, Impregnated with Silver, Straight and Bifurcated1final-stage tenders10—
5 · Vascular Grafts, Bovine (Supplier in Storage Solution)2final-stage tenders10—
6 · Associated Surgical Consumables4final-stage tenders40—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

3 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

Framework contractors & participating bidders

7 commercial parties on the notice
  • BAXTER HEALTHCARE LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 00461365GB-PPON: PZLJ-5315-XPVW Caxton Way, Norfolk, East of England, IP24 3SEContact email
  • Baxter Healthcare LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PZLJ-5315-XPVW Caxton Way, Thetford, Norfolk, East of England, IP24 3SEContact email
  • ISKUS HEALTH LTDFramework contractorGB-PPON: PXHG-2578-LTTD 4045 Kingswood Road, Citywest Business Park, Dublin, IE, D24V06K, IEContact email
  • LEMAITRE VASCULAR LIMITEDFramework contractorGB-COH: 09658645GB-PPON: PHQL-4917-RDXL Stirling House Centenary Park, Hereford, West Midlands, HR2 6FJContact email
  • LeMaitre Vascular LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PHQL-4917-RDXL Stirling House Centenary Park, Skylon Central Hereford, West Midlands, HR2 6FJContact email
  • MG Healthcare LimitedFramework contractorGB-PPON: PBHY-6274-CVVJ Block 3 Unit 38, Port Tunnel Business Park, Closnhaugh Dublin 17, IE, D17 DH72, IEContact email
  • Uniphar Medtech LtdFramework contractorGB-PPON: PCWP-6911-YVDN Unit 3, Northern Cross Business Park, Finglas, Dublin, IE, D11 WY11, IEContact email

Official documents & specifications (13)

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