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

NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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Award

20 May 2026 at 14:58

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

20 May 2026 at 14:53

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "BIMEKIZUMAB (BIMZELX) [HOMECARE] Pre-filled Pen and Prefilled Syringe." This initiative involves the supply of BIMEKIZUMAB via homecare services, over a three-year period, starting from 2nd June 2026 to 31st May 2029, with a pending award status as of 20th May 2026. The procurement method employed was a direct award, justified by the single supplier's exclusive intellectual property rights. The goods are classified under pharmaceutical products, specifically delivered in the region of the United Kingdom, in line with Northern Irish devolved regulations. The gross contract value amounts to GBP 720,000.

This tender provides growth opportunities for pharmaceutical suppliers, particularly those capable of fulfilling specialised and patented drug supply requirements. It is especially suited for large-scale suppliers with established logistics for homecare delivery, such as HEALTHNET HOMECARE (UK) LIMITED, the awardee. By engaging with such contracts, businesses can enter or expand within the healthcare sector, leveraging existing strengths in drug distribution and patient care services, particularly in a regulated public sector framework. The direct award process underscores the importance of possessing exclusive distribution rights or similar competences, thereby highlighting the potential success of companies with specialised offerings or intellectual property in similar areas.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069de6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046584-2026
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20263 days 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
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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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