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07 Jul 2026 at 08:59

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19 Jun 2026 at 11:23

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19 Jun 2026 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust in the United Kingdom has completed a procurement process for the supply of ILOPROST (VENTAFEE) QUARTERLY 1 UNIT. This tender falls under the pharmaceutical products category and was awarded using the direct procurement method due to the necessity of maintaining continuous patient care. The procurement process was initiated on the basis of specific UK legislative provisions, and was awarded to BAYER PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY, a large-scale supplier based in Reading, UK. The contract was signed on 7th July 2026 and is set to run until 30th June 2028, covering the delivery of these essential medicines to the Belfast Trust.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical supply sector, particularly those with capabilities to fulfil direct awards of high-value contracts. Companies specialising in the production and distribution of essential medicines, or those seeking to establish partnerships with public health authorities, would benefit from engaging in similar procurements. By ensuring the availability of critical healthcare supplies, such businesses not only secure lucrative contracts but also gain a foothold in the health care supply chain supporting public health initiatives within the UK.

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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/063459-2026
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
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 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
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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