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BIMEKIZUMAB (BIMZELX) HOMECARE 160 mg Pre-Filled Pen 2 Pen Pack

BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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20 Jan 2026 at 11:38

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07 Jan 2026 at 12:16

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07 Jan 2026 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process conducted by the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust resulted in the direct award of a contract for the supply of pharmaceutical products, specifically BIMEKIZUMAB (BIMZELX) HOMECARE 160 mg Pre-Filled Pen Pack. The procurement process was completed with Healthnet Homecare (UK) Limited, a large supplier based in Swadlincote, United Kingdom. This contract was necessary to ensure the continuity of homecare patient support and was justified by the essential nature of the medicines. The contract period began on 20 January 2026 and will run until 31 December 2027, amounting to £480,000. The procurement method employed was a direct award, considering the critical need for these specific pharmaceutical goods.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses involved in pharmaceutical supply and homecare support, particularly those with the capacity to handle large-scale pharmaceutical deliveries. The nature of the contract underscores the potential for suppliers with a focus on critical healthcare provisions to expand their portfolio, especially in Northern Ireland. Companies that specialise in delivering essential medical goods or services under stringent regulations can thrive by competing in such tenders. Additionally, the guarantee of continued contract engagement for nearly two years offers stability and a chance to innovate within the healthcare sector by fostering supplier relationships.

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Notice Title

BIMEKIZUMAB (BIMZELX) HOMECARE 160 mg Pre-Filled Pen 2 Pen Pack

Notice Description

Procurement of BIMEKIZUMAB (BIMZELX) HOMECARE 160 mg Pre-Filled Pen 2 Pen Pack.

Procurement Information

These essential medicines are required from this supplier to ensure continuity of patient care, specifically for homecare support. The absence of competition is not the artificial narrowing of the parameters of the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0600e2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004723-2026
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
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 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

HEALTHNET HOMECARE (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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