Scope
Reference
DAC
Description
Procurement of Regulatory Peptide Reagent Kits - Oxford Biosystems Ltd.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £325,000 excluding VAT
- £390,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
31 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2031
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
Contract locations
- UKN - Northern Ireland
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Kits are essential for validated assays underpinning regulated diagnostic workflows. Substitution would require full re-validation, risking service continuity and accreditation compliance. Oxford Biosystems Ltd is the authorised UK distributor with exclusive access to required kits and documentation. No reasonable alternative exists without disproportionate cost and risk.
Supplier
OXFORD BIOSYSTEMS LIMITED
- Companies House: 04159947
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPWX-5163-QXYZ
184b Park Drive
Abingdon
OX14 4SE
United Kingdom
Email: info@oxfordbiosystems.com
Website: http://www.oxfordbiosystems.com
Region: UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Belfast Health & Social Care Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLQJ-5727-JCLR
Trust Headquarters, 2nd Floor, Non Clinical Support Building, Royal Victoria Hospital
Belfast
BT12 6BA
United Kingdom
Region: UKN06 - Belfast
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Northern Ireland