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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust, a central government public authority based in Antrim, has recently completed a direct award contract with Healthnet Homecare (UK) Limited for the supply of BIMEKIZUMAB (BIMZELX) via homecare. This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category and will be delivered across the UK region, specifically targeting Northern Ireland. The contract commencement date is 2nd June 2026 and it is set to run until 31st May 2029, with a total gross contract value of £720,000. This tender was awarded as a direct procurement method due to the unique intellectual property and patent protection associated with the medication, ensuring continuity of patient care without reasonable substitutes.

This contract presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare service sectors, particularly those capable of managing direct supplies of patented medications. While the procurement was primarily directed at ensuring continuity in homecare patient support, it highlights the expanding scope for businesses that specialise in innovative drug delivery systems and patented healthcare solutions. Large-scale suppliers equipped to handle similar high-value contracts and with existing capabilities in the pharmaceutical distribution sector are well-suited to pursue such projects, positioning themselves as key players in the supply of critical medical treatments to healthcare organisations.

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Notice Title

BIMEKIZUMAB (BIMZELX) [HOMECARE] Pre-filled Pen and Prefilled Syringe

Notice Description

Contract for supply of BIMEKIZUMAB (BIMZELX) via homecare to Northern Health and Social Care Trust for a period of up to 3 years

Procurement Information

Purchase of drugs which are subject to patent protection/ Sole MA Holder, where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists. Section 41 schedule 5(5) of the PA2023 permits a direct award in the case of single supplier and permits the award if the following conditions are met in relations to the public contract - (a)due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods,services or works. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust requires the purchase of bimekizumab which is subject to patent protection / Sole MA Holder. 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-069de6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052009-2026
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT41 2RL
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)
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Electoral Ward
Springfarm
Westminster Constituency
South Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTHNET HOMECARE (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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