Award

Regulatory Peptide Reagent Kits

BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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Award

06 Jan 2026 at 15:49

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

06 Jan 2026 at 15:31

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust has completed the procurement process for the supply of Regulatory Peptide Reagent Kits, a contract awarded to Oxford Biosystems Ltd. The tender falls under the medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products category, with the primary procurement method being a direct award due to the specific technical requirements of the product. The contract, valued at £390,000 gross, will run from 1st February 2026 to 1st February 2031. The procurement was conducted under Northern Irish devolved regulations, reflecting the central government's oversight, with a scheduled future signature date milestone on 31st January 2026.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities, primarily for businesses specialising in the supply of medical and pharmaceutical products, especially those capable of handling specific and technically complex requirements. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Oxford Biosystems Ltd. that have exclusive distribution rights and technical expertise in regulatory peptide reagents can leverage such contracts. The need for specialised kits that meet rigorous validation standards without risking service continuity makes this tender particularly suitable for businesses operating within regulated diagnostic environments. The focus on a direct award underlines the necessity of working with suppliers who provide goods critical to maintaining regulatory compliance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regulatory Peptide Reagent Kits

Notice Description

Procurement of Regulatory Peptide Reagent Kits - Oxford Biosystems Ltd.

Procurement Information

Kits are essential for validated assays underpinning regulated diagnostic workflows. Substitution would require full re-validation, risking service continuity and accreditation compliance. Oxford Biosystems Ltd is the authorised UK distributor with exclusive access to required kits and documentation. No reasonable alternative exists without disproportionate cost and risk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060049
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000776-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
£325,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 1 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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

OXFORD BIOSYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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