---
title: "DC Beads"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059f09"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST"
published: "2025-10-10"
---

# DC Beads

Buyer: BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059f09

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "DC Beads" was conducted by the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, a public authority operating under central government and adhering to Northern Irish devolved regulations. The procurement, focused on pharmaceutical products, involved a direct award method due to the essential nature of these medicines, which are only available from one supplier, Boston Scientific Limited. The contract has been completed and is currently active, with a duration from 9th October 2025 to 30th September 2027. The procurement was for the delivery of goods within the United Kingdom, specifically in the region of Northern Ireland, with the contract signed on 9th October 2025 for a gross value of £120,000.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in the supply of pharmaceutical products, particularly those with unique offerings or monopolies on certain essential medicines. Large-scale suppliers with specialisation in hospital-grade pharmaceuticals, especially those familiar with direct procurement processes within the UK regulatory framework, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. While this particular contract was awarded directly due to the exclusive nature of the product, businesses that can demonstrate similar exclusivity or essential offerings may find similar opportunities in future procurements by public health entities.

## Notice

Procurement of DC Beads.

### Procurement Information

These essential medicines are required for continuity of patient care. These medicines are available only from one economic operator. BHSCT can confirm that the absence of competition is not a result of the artificial narrowing of the parameters of the procurement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064075-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## 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 | BOSTON SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2025 at 09:57 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064075-2025
- 22 Sep 2025 at 12:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058494-2025
- 22 Sep 2025 at 12:11 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058490-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064075-2025
  10th October 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058494-2025
  22nd September 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058490-2025
  22nd September 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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