ILOPROST (VENTAFEE) QUARTERLY 1 UNIT

BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

19 Jun 2026 at 11:23

Award

19 Jun 2026 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, a public authority operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, has completed the procurement process for "ILOPROST (VENTAFEE) QUARTERLY 1 UNIT." This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category and is located in Belfast, United Kingdom. The procurement method was a direct award, facilitated to ensure continuity of patient care by sourcing from BAYER PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY, the sole supplier. The award date was 19th June 2026, and the contract period is scheduled from 6th July 2026 to 30th June 2028.

This procurement represents an opportunity for businesses in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those with capabilities in specialised medicinal products, to engage in public sector contracts. Given the direct award nature of this process, companies that can offer exclusive products or services may find similar opportunities advantageous. Large-scale organisations like BAYER, with the infrastructure to support significant public contracts, would be well-suited to compete in such tender procedures, thereby fostering business growth in the health care sector.

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Notice Title

ILOPROST (VENTAFEE) QUARTERLY 1 UNIT

Notice Description

Procurement of ILOPROST (VENTAFEE) QUARTERLY 1 UNIT

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-06b8f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058011-2026
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20266 days 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

BAYER PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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