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Summary of the contracting process

The Belfast Health & Social Care Trust has recently awarded a contract for the procurement of "YERVOY (IPILIMUMAB) CONCENTRATE FOR SOLUTION FOR INFUSION vial, PACK OF 1" to BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED. This contract, following a direct award procurement method, is valued at £2,000,000 and extends from 7th July 2026 to 30th June 2028. The procurement adheres to the legal framework provided by the UK Public General Act 2023/54 and is guided by Northern Irish devolved regulations. The goods are to be delivered within the United Kingdom, specifically Belfast. This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products industry category and is classified as essential due to the branded patent protection of the medication involved, which is vital for patient care. The absence of competition is justified as Bristol-Myers Squibb is the sole supplier of this specific pharmaceutical product.

This tender represents a strategic opportunity for pharmaceutical businesses, particularly those specialising in branded patent-protected medicines, to understand and navigate direct award processes within the public health sector. Understanding the procurement pathways that organisations like the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust employ can assist businesses in aligning their offerings with essential health care needs. Although this specific contract was awarded through a direct approach due to unique supply circumstances, it highlights the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), especially in the pharmaceutical industry, to leverage specialised offerings and innovate around high-demand items similar to YERVOY. Engaging in such tender processes can foster growth by securing long-term, high-value public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

YERVOY (IPILIMUMAB) CONCENTRATE FOR SOLUTION FOR INFUSION vial, PACK OF 1

Notice Description

Procurement of YERVOY (IPILIMUMAB) CONCENTRATE FOR SOLUTION FOR INFUSION vial, PACK OF 1

Procurement Information

These are branded patent protected medicines that are essential to patient care and are available from only one economic operator. 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-06bbd4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063451-2026
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
SME

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
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jun 20263 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
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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

BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB PHARMACEUTICALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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