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Extracorporeal photophresis (ECP) machine and equipment

BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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22 Oct 2025 at 09:39

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22 Sep 2025 at 08:39

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22 Sep 2025 at 08:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust acquiring an Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) machine and corresponding equipment. This tender falls under the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals category. It was conducted through a direct award process to THERAKOS (UK), LTD, the licensed economic operator capable of supplying and supporting ECP systems for treatment purposes in the UK, including treatments for children under 40 kg. The contract, valued at £257,540, was signed on 13th October 2025 and will remain active until 31st December 2029. It was awarded following the procurement status of 'complete' within Northern Ireland (UKN), under devolved regulations relevant to central government public authority with all necessary procurement documents classified and stored.

This contract, offering a streamlined procurement route through a direct award, exhibits potential growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specializing in medical equipment and pharmaceuticals. While it is specific to a specialised niche, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of fulfilling similar technical requirements could find opportunities in the support and maintenance sectors related to this procurement. Companies that can align their products or services to meet the stringent industry and regulatory standards in medical devices will have a competitive edge in tendering for such contracts, potentially improving their business portfolio and revenue streams.

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Notice Title

Extracorporeal photophresis (ECP) machine and equipment

Notice Description

Procurement of Extracorporeal photophresis (ECP) machine and equipment

Procurement Information

Therakos (UK) Ltd are the economic operator fully licenced to deliver Extracorporeal photopheresis ECP in the UK, including to children under 40Kg and provide both technical and clinical support for ECP treatments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059eab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067364-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£257,540 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£257,540 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
12 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6BA
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Falls
Westminster Constituency
Belfast West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERAKOS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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