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Etanercept (Enbrel) Homecare 50mg

NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

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15 Jul 2026 at 14:30

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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15 Jul 2026 at 14:26

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust has completed a procurement process for the direct award of a contract to supply Etanercept (Enbrel) via homecare services. With a focus on pharmaceutical goods, this tender is located in Antrim, United Kingdom, under the industry's goods category. The procurement stage has progressed to the award phase, with the contract being effective from 1st August 2026 to 31st July 2029. The contract was awarded to SCIENSUS PHARMA SERVICES LIMITED, reflecting a single-supplier approach based on exclusive rights and the necessity for continuity of patient care. The total contract value is £840,000, with a focus on adhering to Northern Irish devolved regulations and UK central government standards.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those involved with highly specialised medicines and homecare delivery systems. Companies with the capability to supply specialised drugs under patent protection would find this contract advantageous, as it exemplifies niche market opportunities where competition may be limited due to intellectual property constraints. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions to foster patient care in home settings are well-suited to similar procurement opportunities in the health and social care sector.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc1c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066882-2026
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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 2026Yesterday
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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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