---
title: "Kaftrio - Vertex - Cystic Fibrosis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0292c9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST"
published: "2021-02-12"
---

# Kaftrio - Vertex - Cystic Fibrosis

Buyer: BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0292c9

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Kaftrio - Vertex - Cystic Fibrosis" is conducted by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust. This tender falls under the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals category, specifically focusing on goods related to cystic fibrosis. The procurement method was a limited procedure without prior publication, justified by the exclusive rights held by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd for the patented medicine Kaftrio. The award was made on 3rd February 2021, for a total contract value of £4,000,000, reflecting the single bid received for the lot.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, particularly those with experience in specialised medical equipment and patent-protected medicines. Companies capable of navigating the intricacies of public healthcare procurement and collaborating with established players like Vertex Pharmaceuticals will find this tender particularly beneficial for growth and expansion into the UK market. Networking with the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust could also open doors for future engagements in this field.

## Notice

Kaftrio - Vertex - Cystic Fibrosis

### Procurement Information

Kaftrio is a patent protected medicine that is available from only one economic operator Vertex Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002914-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £4,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT9 7AB |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Blackstaff |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast South and Mid Down |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2021 at 14:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002914-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://belfasttrust.hscni.net/
- https://www.vrtx.com/

## Provenance

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