(ULM) NITAZOXANIDE 500MG TABLETS, 6 tablets pack

BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 09:26

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust has completed a procurement process for the supply of (ULM) Nitazoxanide 500mg tablets in 6-tablet packs, with CLINIGEN HEALTHCARE LIMITED being awarded the contract. This contract, under the direct award method, addresses the need for essential medicines to ensure continuity of patient care. The procurement is classified under the pharmaceutical products category and is governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations. The contract is set to commence on 6th July 2026 and conclude on 30th June 2028. The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, situated in Belfast, Northern Ireland, acted as the buyer, and the procurement has reached the award stage as of 17th June 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in pharmaceutical product distribution, particularly those with the capability to fulfil high-value contracts for essential medicines. The direct award process indicates a need for specific suppliers, highlighting potential growth for similar large-scale pharmaceutical companies that can provide crucial medical supplies without competition. Engaging in such contracts can enhance a company’s profile as a trusted supplier to public health authorities, paving the way for future collaborations.

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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/056964-2026
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
£310,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

CLINIGEN HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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