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NIVOLUMAB 240MG/RELATLIMAB 80MG (OPDUALAG ) Solution for Infusion 1 Vial Pack

BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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10 Feb 2025 at 14:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Health and Social Care Trust has awarded a contract for the procurement of the pharmaceutical product Nivolumab 240mg/Relatlimab 80mg (Opdualag) Solution for Infusion 1 Vial Pack. This falls under the industry category of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products (CPV code 33000000). The procurement was processed through an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the protection of exclusive rights. The contract, valued at £625,000, was signed on 4th February 2025. The delivery location is specified as the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust - Pharmacy, in the Belfast region.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for pharmaceutical companies with exclusive rights to produce branded medicines. Businesses that specialise in providing patented and essential medicines to public health organisations stand to benefit the most. Given that the contract has already been awarded to Bristol Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals, companies looking to compete in similar future tenders should have established capabilities in producing or supplying branded and protected pharmaceutical products. Potential bidders should be prepared for limited procurement methods that cater to exclusive supply agreements to meet specific healthcare needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NIVOLUMAB 240MG/RELATLIMAB 80MG (OPDUALAG ) Solution for Infusion 1 Vial Pack

Notice Description

PROCUREMENT OF NIVOLUMAB 240MG/RELATLIMAB 80MG (OPDUALAG ) Solution for Infusion 1 Vial Pack

Lot Information

Lot 1

PROCUREMENT OF NIVOLUMAB 240MG/RELATLIMAB 80MG (OPDUALAG ) Solution for Infusion 1 Vial Pack

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-04dd4a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004356-2025
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
£625,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20251 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

BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB PHARMACEUTICALS

Further Information

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