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title: "Extracorporeal photophresis (ECP) machine and equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059eab"
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# Extracorporeal photophresis (ECP) machine and equipment

Buyer: BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059eab

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust acquiring an Extracorporeal Photopheresis (ECP) machine and corresponding equipment. This tender falls under the medical equipment and pharmaceuticals category. It was conducted through a direct award process to THERAKOS (UK), LTD, the licensed economic operator capable of supplying and supporting ECP systems for treatment purposes in the UK, including treatments for children under 40 kg. The contract, valued at £257,540, was signed on 13th October 2025 and will remain active until 31st December 2029. It was awarded following the procurement status of 'complete' within Northern Ireland (UKN), under devolved regulations relevant to central government public authority with all necessary procurement documents classified and stored.

This contract, offering a streamlined procurement route through a direct award, exhibits potential growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specializing in medical equipment and pharmaceuticals. While it is specific to a specialised niche, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of fulfilling similar technical requirements could find opportunities in the support and maintenance sectors related to this procurement. Companies that can align their products or services to meet the stringent industry and regulatory standards in medical devices will have a competitive edge in tendering for such contracts, potentially improving their business portfolio and revenue streams.

## Notice

Procurement of Extracorporeal photophresis (ECP) machine and equipment

### Procurement Information

Therakos (UK) Ltd are the economic operator fully licenced to deliver Extracorporeal photopheresis ECP in the UK, including to children under 40Kg and provide both technical and clinical support for ECP treatments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067364-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2025 - 31 Dec 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £257,540 |
| Contracts value | £257,540 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT12 6BA |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Falls |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERAKOS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 09:39 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067364-2025
- 22 Sep 2025 at 08:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058346-2025
- 22 Sep 2025 at 08:24 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058337-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067364-2025
  22nd October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058346-2025
  22nd September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058337-2025
  22nd September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://therakos.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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