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PRRT (Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy)

BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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02 Dec 2025 at 08:28

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10 Nov 2025 at 12:02

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10 Nov 2025 at 11:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust has awarded a procurement contract for the supply of PRRT (Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy) to Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Limited. This contract is focused on medical equipment and pharmaceuticals and is underpinned by UK central government regulations and Northern Irish devolved regulations. The direct award was justified because Novartis holds exclusive rights and the unique patent and licence for the specified radiopharmaceutical, Lutathera, used in specialised patient treatments. The contract, valued at £1,820,000, commenced on 24th November 2025 and will conclude on 31st December 2026, covering supply within the United Kingdom, primarily in Northern Ireland.

This procurement presents clear opportunities for businesses involved in the provision of specialised pharmaceuticals, particularly those with capabilities in exclusive or patented treatments. Although the tender was directly awarded, similar future opportunities may appeal to businesses with innovative products that hold exclusive intellectual property rights. This is particularly relevant for firms that can navigate and comply with the rigorous standards of public health procurement within the UK and Northern Ireland. Such businesses may find this an avenue for establishing strong partnerships with public health bodies, enhancing their profile and market position in the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

PRRT (Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy)

Notice Description

Procurement of PRRT (Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy)

Procurement Information

Under Schedule 5 of the PA2023, only one supplier can supply these goods as they have exclusive rights and hold the unique patent and licence for this product. Lutathera is a licenced radiopharmaceutical for specialised patient treatments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd8b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078702-2025
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
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
£1,820,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,820,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
24 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 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

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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