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ALTUVOCT POWDER + SOLVENT FOR SOLUTION FOR INJECTION VIAL

BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

21 May 2026 at 10:41

Award

07 May 2026 at 12:15

Award

07 May 2026 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust for the acquisition of ALTUVOCT Powder and Solvent for Solution for Injection Vial. This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products industry category and is located in Belfast, United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 21st May 2026 for a period spanning from 21st May 2026 to 31st March 2028. The procurement was carried out through a direct award method, noted for its necessity in maintaining continuity of patient care for homecare support. The project was governed by the legal framework set out in UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for companies that specialise in pharmaceutical products and have the capacity to supply essential medical goods directly. Given the nature of the tender, it is particularly suitable for large-scale pharmaceutical manufacturers or suppliers that are equipped to fulfil high-value contracts within strict deadlines. Companies with experience in providing continuous medical supplies for homecare settings could leverage this contract to strengthen their market position. The successful supplier, SCIENSUS PHARMA SERVICES LIMITED, indicates that businesses with established infrastructures for direct awards and large-scale operations are well-poised to compete for similar procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

ALTUVOCT POWDER + SOLVENT FOR SOLUTION FOR INJECTION VIAL

Notice Description

Procurement of ALTUVOCT POWDER + SOLVENT FOR SOLUTION FOR INJECTION VIAL

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-069350
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046955-2026
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

SCIENSUS PHARMA SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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