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MIDOSTAURIN 25MG CAPSULES

NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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03 Sep 2025 at 13:34

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13 Aug 2025 at 15:27

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13 Aug 2025 at 15:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust, located in Antrim, UK, has completed a procurement process for the direct award contract titled "MIDOSTAURIN 25MG CAPSULES." This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category and involved purchasing these capsules for a three-year period. The procurement was a direct award to Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Limited due to the patent protection and sole ownership of the marketing authorisation, meeting specific conditions under UK legislation. The contract was signed on 1st September 2025, with an end date of 31st August 2028, at a gross value of £216,000.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for large pharmaceutical companies possessing exclusive rights to patented drugs, as competition is limited to entities meeting niche criteria. Businesses that can offer similar products with exclusive distribution rights might find exploring partnerships or contract manufacturing opportunities beneficial. Companies specialising in pharmaceuticals with capabilities to innovate or expand patented drug offerings may see potential growth in engaging with health and social care trusts for future supply or research collaborations.

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Notice Title

MIDOSTAURIN 25MG CAPSULES

Notice Description

The intended contract is for the supply of Midostaurin 25mg capsules to Northern Health and Social Care Trust for a period of three 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058753
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053582-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
diane.trimble@northerntrust.hscni.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANTRIM
Postcode
BT41 2RL
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Antrim and Newtownabbey
Electoral Ward
Springfarm
Westminster Constituency
South Antrim

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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