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EVKEEZA (EVINACUMAB) 345MG/2.3ML CONCENTRATE FOR SOLUTION FOR INFUSION VIAL, 2.3 mL, vial

BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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Award

07 Jan 2026 at 11:31

Award

07 Jan 2026 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process detailed here involves the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, a central government public authority operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement is focused on acquiring EVKEEZA (EVINACUMAB) 345MG/2.3ML concentrate for infusion vials in the pharmaceutical products category. Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland, the tender is in the award stage with a contract pending for the period starting from January 19, 2026, to December 31, 2027. The procurement method employed is a direct award, specifically justified by the essential nature of the medicines and their availability from a single supplier. The financial volume of the contract amounts grossly to £450,000, and it currently stands above the threshold for procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large-scale pharmaceutical providers capable of meeting the specialised needs for EVKEEZA concentrate. Businesses involved in the distribution of pharmaceutical goods, with access to unique medicinal products necessary for patient care continuity, will find this procurement particularly suitable. Given the direct award nature, competitors providing exclusive medical supplies or possessing niche capabilities in drug distribution would be well-positioned to pursue similar tenders in the future, thereby expanding their footprint in the healthcare sector. The award to HEALTHNET HOMECARE (UK) LIMITED underscores the demand for robust supply chain mechanisms and quality assurance in managing long-term healthcare contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EVKEEZA (EVINACUMAB) 345MG/2.3ML CONCENTRATE FOR SOLUTION FOR INFUSION VIAL, 2.3 mL, vial

Notice Description

Procurement of EVKEEZA (EVINACUMAB) 345MG/2.3ML CONCENTRATE FOR SOLUTION FOR INFUSION VIAL, 2.3 mL, vial

Procurement Information

These essential medicines are required for continuity of patient care. These medicines are available only from one economic operator. BHSCT can confirm that the absence of competition is not a result of the artificial narrowing of the parameters of the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600c4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000984-2026
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
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
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
19 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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

HEALTHNET HOMECARE (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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