Syringes, Needles, Regional Access, Skin Preparation and Access, Skin Preparation and Accessories
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Queensland Health System Procurement is holding an industry consultation session for a Medical Consumables sourcing activity covering syringes, needles, regional access, skin preparation and accessories. Purpose The session will provide an overview of the activity, the HHS-supported sourcing principles and Queensland Health's proposed approach to engaging with the market. It will cover clinical suitability, competition, supply resilience and regional access, including consideration of comparable demand across HHSs and relevant Statewide Needle Exchange demand. The aim is to improve the engagement process and support sustainable outcomes for Queensland Health. Supplier perspectives and proposals for additional value are welcome. The discussion is intended to build confidence in the sourcing approach and support high-quality ITO responses that can contribute to improved contractual arrangements, with sustainability as a core focus. Tender Briefing An industry consultation session will be held for this activity. Planned date: 28 October 2026 Time: 2:00pm - 2:30pm Duration: Approximately 30 minutes Any updates to the planned date or attendance details will be provided through VendorPanel. Instructions to Tenderers Please register your interest through VendorPanel. Suppliers may also provide written feedback or proposals through VendorPanel after the session. Submissions will be reviewed and considered but may not necessarily be adopted or reflected in the final requirements. Final requirements and evaluation information will be set out through the ITO.
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