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Procurement of SecurACath Device

Belfast Health & Social Care Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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18 Aug 2025 at 11:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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16 Jun 2025 at 11:07

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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16 Jun 2025 at 10:56

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contract for the "Procurement of SecurACath Device" has been concluded by the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, a central government public authority based in Belfast, United Kingdom. This contract, dated 18 August 2025, involves the single-supplier procurement of a patented medical device used for securing percutaneous catheters, highlighting the procurement's completion stage. The procurement method employed was a direct award due to technical reasons, as the SecurACath device is exclusively available from one supplier, MPJ Healthcare, based in Ireland. The contract, valued at £225,000, is set for a period starting from 15 July 2025 to 14 July 2028, providing medical equipment within the UK's Northern Region.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in medical equipment supply, particularly those with a capacity for producing niche or patent-protected medical devices. Companies similar to MPJ Healthcare, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) with expertise in innovative medical solutions, can find opportunities to compete in tenders where exclusive rights or technical specifications limit competition. Such direct awards highlight the importance of patents and specialized knowledge in securing contracts, offering growth prospects for SMEs to expand their market presence and leverage their unique offerings within public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of SecurACath Device

Notice Description

Procurement of SecurAcath, a single use engineered stabilisation device used to secure percutaneous catheters in position on the skin.

Procurement Information

A SecurAcath is a single use engineered stabilisation device used to secure percutaneous catheters in position on the skin. The device provides continuous securement from catheter placement to removal, preventing catheter migration and reducing complications such as infection and thrombosis. The SecurAcath device has exclusive rights and is patent protected and is available from one supplier only.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05490f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049420-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20251 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2025 - 14 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Belfast Health & 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
BT12 6BA
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Falls
Westminster Constituency
Belfast West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MPJ Healthcare

Further Information

Notice Documents

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