Nephral 500ST Artificial Kidneys

Belfast HSC Trust intends to award a direct contract to Vantive Ltd for the supply of Nephral ST 500 Artificial Dialysers. This product incorporates the proprietary AN69 ST membrane technology, which is available exclusively from Vantive and has been identified by Consultant Nephrologists as clinically necessary for the treatment of certain renal patients. Following a review of available market options, no reasonable alternative has been identified that can provide the required clinical and technical characteristics. The Trust therefore considers that the conditions of Schedule 5, Paragraph 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 are satisfied, as only one supplier can provide the required goods and no suitable alternatives exist. The proposed contract is limited to the minimum scope necessary to ensure continuity of safe, effective and clinically appropriate patient care.