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03 Aug 2026 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust, a central government public authority located in Antrim, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Etanercept (Enbrel) Homecare 50mg". This procurement, categorised under pharmaceutical products, commenced on 1st August 2026 and will last until 31st July 2029. Managed as a direct award due to sole supplier conditions and intellectual property rights, this contract is valued at £700,000. The procurement ensured continuity of patient care due to the necessity of essential medicines that have no reasonable alternatives.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in pharmaceutical supply, particularly those equipped to handle exclusive contracts contingent on intellectual property rights. Large-scale pharmaceutical service providers, able to offer specialised homecare delivery, would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. By leveraging their capabilities in such highly specific domains, businesses can enhance their market presence and secure long-term contractual engagements with healthcare authorities.

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Notice Title

Etanercept (Enbrel) Homecare 50mg

Notice Description

Contract for supply of Etanercept (Enbrel) via homecare to Northern Health and Social Care Trust for a period of up to 3 years

Procurement Information

Purchase of drugs which are subject to patent protection/ Sole MA Holder, where no reasonable alternative or substitute exists. Section 41 schedule 5(5) of the PA2023 permits a direct award in the case of single supplier and permits the award if the following conditions are met in relations to the public contract - (a)due to a particular supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required, and (b)there are no reasonable alternatives to those goods,services or works. These essential medicines are required from this supplier to ensure continuity of patient care, specifically for homecare support. The absence of competition is not the artificial narrowing of the parameters of the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073376-2026
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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN HEALTH AND 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
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT41 2RL
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)
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Electoral Ward
Springfarm
Westminster Constituency
South Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SCIENSUS PHARMA SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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