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IPTACOPAN HYDROCHLORIDE MONOHYDRATE 200MG CAPSULES, 56 capsules, pack

Belfast Health & Social Care Trust

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

ContractTermination

20 Apr 2026 at 14:08

UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Award

06 Jun 2025 at 13:53

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

15 May 2025 at 10:53

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

15 May 2025 at 10:42

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, a central government public authority adhering to Northern Irish devolved regulations. The tender, titled "IPTACOPAN HYDROCHLORIDE MONOHYDRATE 200MG CAPSULES," pertains to the pharmaceutical industry, specifically under the CPV classification of pharmaceutical products. Located in Belfast, the process is guided by a direct procurement method due to the patent-protected nature of the product, thus leading to a direct award to Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London. The procurement process has seen various stages, including award and contract completion, with key events such as contract start and end dates ranging from the 3rd of June, 2025, to the 30th of June, 2027. The most recent update involves a contract termination notice issued on 20th April 2026 due to unspecified reasons associated with the contract's termination classification.

This procurement creates growth opportunities especially for large pharmaceutical companies capable of supplying patented medicines crucial to patient care. Given the specific requirements and the nature of the procurement method, businesses with patented products and exclusive distribution rights, like Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Limited, are well-positioned to compete in such tenders. The direct award approach underscores the importance of innovation and exclusive intellectual property rights, suggesting an opportunity for businesses to develop patented solutions that meet essential health needs. With the procurement covering substantial contract values and spanning significant durations, suppliers in the pharmaceutical sector can anticipate stable business engagements and enhanced market access through such government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

IPTACOPAN HYDROCHLORIDE MONOHYDRATE 200MG CAPSULES, 56 capsules, pack

Notice Description

Procurement of IPTACOPAN HYDROCHLORIDE MONOHYDRATE 200MG CAPSULES, 56 capsules, pack

Procurement Information

These are branded patent protected medicines that are essential to patient care and are available from only one economic operator. The absence of competition is not a result of the artificial narrowing of the parameters of the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051404
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035655-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK11 - Contract Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Terminated

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Belfast Health & Social Care Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6BA
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Falls
Westminster Constituency
Belfast West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS UK LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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