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title: "BIMEKIZUMAB (BIMZELX) [HOMECARE] Pre-filled Pen and Prefilled Syringe"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069de6"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST"
published: "2026-06-02"
---

# BIMEKIZUMAB (BIMZELX) [HOMECARE] Pre-filled Pen and Prefilled Syringe

Buyer: NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069de6

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## Summary

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust, a central government public authority based in Antrim, has recently completed a direct award contract with Healthnet Homecare (UK) Limited for the supply of BIMEKIZUMAB (BIMZELX) via homecare. This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category and will be delivered across the UK region, specifically targeting Northern Ireland. The contract commencement date is 2nd June 2026 and it is set to run until 31st May 2029, with a total gross contract value of £720,000. This tender was awarded as a direct procurement method due to the unique intellectual property and patent protection associated with the medication, ensuring continuity of patient care without reasonable substitutes.

This contract presents a significant business opportunity for suppliers in the pharmaceutical and healthcare service sectors, particularly those capable of managing direct supplies of patented medications. While the procurement was primarily directed at ensuring continuity in homecare patient support, it highlights the expanding scope for businesses that specialise in innovative drug delivery systems and patented healthcare solutions. Large-scale suppliers equipped to handle similar high-value contracts and with existing capabilities in the pharmaceutical distribution sector are well-suited to pursue such projects, positioning themselves as key players in the supply of critical medical treatments to healthcare organisations.

## Notice

Contract for supply of BIMEKIZUMAB (BIMZELX) 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. The Northern Health and Social Care Trust requires the purchase of bimekizumab which is subject to patent protection / Sole MA Holder. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052009-2026 |
| 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 | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £600,000 |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST |
| Locality | ANTRIM |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT41 2RL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Local authority | Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Electoral ward | Springfarm |
| Westminster constituency | South Antrim |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2026 at 14:46 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052009-2026
- 20 May 2026 at 14:58 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046584-2026
- 20 May 2026 at 14:53 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046572-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052009-2026
  2nd June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046584-2026
  20th May 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046572-2026
  20th May 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.healthnethomecare.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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