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Award

12 Feb 2021 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, involves the supply of Lumacaftor/Ivacaftor-Orkambi, a medication for cystic fibrosis, categorised under medical equipment and pharmaceuticals. This tender is classified as a limited procurement method and was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, primarily due to the exclusive rights protection of the product. The procurement has reached the Award stage, and the contract was signed on 3 February 2021, with a total value of £1,500,000. The delivery is expected to take place within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceuticals and medical supplies sector, particularly those specialising in patented medicines. Firms equipped to participate in such tenders should have the capability to meet stringent regulatory standards and provide high-quality specialised products. With the involvement of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd, who currently holds the contract, there may be future opportunities for collaboration or alternative offerings that can align with the needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Lumacaftor/Ivacaftor-Orkambi-Vertex-Cystic Fibrosis

Notice Description

Lumacaftor/Ivacaftor-Orkambi-Vertex-Cystic Fibrosis

Procurement Information

This a patent protected medicine available from only one economic operator, Vertex Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0292d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002921-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 7AB
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Blackstaff
Westminster Constituency
Belfast South and Mid Down

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd

Further Information

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