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ALTUVOCT POWDER and SOLVENT FOR SOLUTION FOR INJECTION VIAL

BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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07 May 2026 at 12:15

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07 May 2026 at 12:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, a public authority operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, has completed a procurement process for the supply of ALTUVOCT POWDER and SOLVENT FOR SOLUTION FOR INJECTION VIAL. This direct award contract, tagged with the ID DACPM2026-32, was necessary to ensure the continuity of patient care through homecare support. It involves a significant procurement valued at £4,000,000 GBP, emphasizing the purchase of goods in the pharmaceutical sector, which corresponds to the CPV classification for pharmaceutical products. The contract will commence on 19th May 2026 and run through to 31st March 2028, ensuring ongoing supply across the United Kingdom, specifically targeting the Northern Irish region (UKN). This procurement was awarded directly to SCIENSUS PHARMA SERVICES LIMITED, based in London, with the standstill period ending on 18th May 2026, and the formal signature scheduled for 19th May 2026.

This procurement offers substantial avenues for business growth for large-scale pharmaceutical suppliers capable of meeting the essential and high-value needs of health service providers. The direct award method highlights the critical nature of the contract and the importance placed on supplier reliability and quality assurance within public healthcare delivery. Businesses specializing in pharmaceutical goods, particularly those with the capacity to maintain consistent and secure supplies to the health sector, stand to benefit greatly from engaging in such strategic procurements. The guaranteed business continuity over the contract period further allows businesses to strategically plan and implement efficient supply chain operations to foster growth and solidify their standing in the healthcare market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ALTUVOCT POWDER and SOLVENT FOR SOLUTION FOR INJECTION VIAL

Notice Description

Procurement of ALTUVOCT POWDER and 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069350
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041912-2026
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
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
18 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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
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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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