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SECUKINUMAB 150 mg in 1mL Injection, SECUKINUMAB 300 mg in 2mL Solution for Injection

WESTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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08 Dec 2025 at 12:50

Award

10 Nov 2025 at 16:36

Award

10 Nov 2025 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Western Health & Social Care Trust, located at Altnagelvin Area Hospital in Londonderry, is the buying organisation for a procurement process concerning the supply of SECUKINUMAB (COSENTYX) injections. This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products industry category and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically in Northern Ireland (region UKN). The process has reached the award stage, with the contract completed and in active status as of 8th December 2025. This direct award contract, justified under intellectual property rights, with a duration from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2028, involves a substantial commitment totalling £5,565,799.62 gross in GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in pharmaceutical supply, particularly those capable of managing exclusive rights contracts and catering to central public authorities. Enterprises involved in the production, supply, or distribution of pharmaceuticals, especially those with exclusive rights similar to Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Limited, are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Engaging in this contract could drive business growth through long-term engagement with a large and stable public entity, offering a financially sound opportunity backed by a substantial contractual commitment over three years.

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Notice Title

SECUKINUMAB 150 mg in 1mL Injection, SECUKINUMAB 300 mg in 2mL Solution for Injection

Notice Description

Supply of SECUKINUMAB (COSENTYX) 150 mg in 1mL & 300mg in 2mL Injections to meet clinical need in the Western Trust until 30/11/2028.

Procurement Information

Section 41 of the PA2023, permits a direct award in specific cases. Schedule 5 of the PA2023 sets out justifications for direct award - this particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only this supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods, services or works

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddfe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080590-2025
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

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,638,166 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,638,166 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTERN HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Contact Name
Bronagh Hegarty
Contact Email
info.contracts@westerntrust.hscni.net
Contact Phone
02871345171 213710

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDONDERRY
Postcode
BT47 6SB
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)
TLN0A Derry City and Strabane
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derry City and Strabane
Electoral Ward
Kilfennan
Westminster Constituency
Foyle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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