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Maintenance of Apheresis Systems

BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Apr 2026 at 16:17

Award

13 Mar 2026 at 14:51

Award

13 Mar 2026 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust has completed a procurement process for the Maintenance of Apheresis Systems located within its premises in Belfast, Northern Ireland. This direct award contract has been concluded with Terumo BCT Ltd., the exclusive service provider for Terumo Apheresis systems, as part of the legal framework established under UK legislation 2023/54. The procurement falls under the category of repair and maintenance services, specifically targeting the healthcare industry. The contract was signed on 16th April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2031, with potential extension up to 31st March 2036. The total contract value is £410,000, with further details accessible via the Find a Tender Service.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment servicing, particularly those with expertise in apheresis systems. Companies with proprietary technology or exclusive rights in the maintenance of specialised medical systems would find themselves well-suited to similar procurements. While the current contract is specific in its award to Terumo BCT due to exclusive intellectual property rights, firms involved in the healthcare industry can look to similar tenders for collaboration and growth opportunities as public health trusts continue to innovate and maintain advanced medical equipment. Businesses can leverage such contracts to enhance their portfolio in servicing cutting-edge medical technologies.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Apheresis Systems

Notice Description

Routine service of Apheresis Systems located within the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust. Service and repairs to be provided onsite at Belfast Trust premises.

Procurement Information

Terumo, the manufacturer of the Terumo Apheresis systems covered by this contract, provided confirmation that they have exclusive rights as regards servicing and repair of the Apheresis systems.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066981
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034903-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£410,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period
15 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 4-5 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

TERUMO BCT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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