---
title: "Lumacaftor/Ivacaftor-Orkambi-Vertex-Cystic Fibrosis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0292d0"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST"
published: "2021-02-12"
---

# Lumacaftor/Ivacaftor-Orkambi-Vertex-Cystic Fibrosis

Buyer: BELFAST HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0292d0

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, involves the supply of Lumacaftor/Ivacaftor-Orkambi, a medication for cystic fibrosis, categorised under medical equipment and pharmaceuticals. This tender is classified as a limited procurement method and was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, primarily due to the exclusive rights protection of the product. The procurement has reached the Award stage, and the contract was signed on 3 February 2021, with a total value of £1,500,000. The delivery is expected to take place within the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceuticals and medical supplies sector, particularly those specialising in patented medicines. Firms equipped to participate in such tenders should have the capability to meet stringent regulatory standards and provide high-quality specialised products. With the involvement of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd, who currently holds the contract, there may be future opportunities for collaboration or alternative offerings that can align with the needs of the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.

## Notice

Lumacaftor/Ivacaftor-Orkambi-Vertex-Cystic Fibrosis

### Procurement Information

This a patent protected medicine 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/002921-2021 |
| 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 | £1,500,000 |

## 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 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002921-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.belfasttrust.hscni.net

## Provenance

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