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IVCAFTOR SACHETS (KALYDECO)

BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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05 Nov 2024 at 14:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust (BHSCT) has completed procurement for the supply of Ivacaftor Sachets (Kalydeco), classified under medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, this procurement process falls under the industry category of healthcare. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 23rd October 2024. The procurement method was limited, leveraging an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the protection of exclusive rights held by the supplier, Vertex Pharmaceuticals.

This tender represents a substantial business opportunity, specifically for suppliers in the pharmaceuticals and healthcare sectors capable of providing patented medicines. The contract, valued at £405,000, highlights a lucrative market for businesses that can secure exclusive distribution agreements or have proprietary products. Small to large firms involved in pharmaceuticals, particularly those specialising in rare or protected treatments, would find this tender suited to their capabilities. This procurement underlines the potential for growth through collaboration with public healthcare organisations like BHSCT.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IVCAFTOR SACHETS (KALYDECO)

Notice Description

Procurement of IVCAFTOR SACHETS (KALYDECO)

Procurement Information

These are branded patent protected medicines that are essential to patient care and are available from only one economic operator. BHSCT can confirm that the absence of competition is not a result of the artificial narrowing of the parameters of the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b416
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035815-2024
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
£405,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Contact Name
Norma Moore
Contact Email
financeprocurement@belfasttrust.hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT9 7AB
Post Town
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

Further Information

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