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07 Jul 2026 at 10:34

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17 Jun 2026 at 10:26

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17 Jun 2026 at 10:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of (ULM) Nitazoxanide 500mg tablets in 6 tablet packs has been completed by the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, a public authority under central government operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations. The contract was awarded on 7th July 2026 and will last until 30th June 2028, with an allocated budget of £310,000 GBP. This direct award contract was necessitated due to the critical nature of these pharmaceuticals, which can only be supplied by a single economic operator, ensuring continuity of patient care. The procurement method used was a direct award, classified under the pharmaceutical products CPV code 33600000, with deliveries destined for Belfast, United Kingdom (region UKN).

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities particularly for large-scale suppliers in the pharmaceutical industry capable of providing essential medicines. The nature of the tender, being a direct award, underscores the critical demand for these goods and highlights the scope for businesses that can assure reliability and expediency in health care supply chains. Experienced suppliers can leverage such contracts to solidify their credibility and expand their footprint within the healthcare sector, potentially influencing subsequent procurements owing to their established rapport and demonstrated capability in fulfilling essential medical contracts.

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Notice Title

(ULM) NITAZOXANIDE 500MG TABLETS, 6 tablets pack

Notice Description

Procurement of (ULM) NITAZOXANIDE 500MG TABLETS, 6 tablets pack

Procurement Information

These essential medicines are required for continuity of patient care. These medicines are available only from one economic operator. BHSCT can confirm that the absence of competition is not a result of the artificial narrowing of the parameters of the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b6a7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063496-2026
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
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£310,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 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
Postcode Area
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

CLINIGEN HEALTHCARE LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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