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Biktarvy

Southern Health and Social Care Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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13 May 2026 at 13:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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28 Apr 2026 at 15:33

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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28 Apr 2026 at 14:51

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust, located in Portadown, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Biktarvy", focused on acquiring pharmaceutical products specifically for antiretroviral therapy (ART). The contract was conducted using a direct award method due to the intellectual property rights held by the sole supplier, Gilead Sciences Ltd, based in London. This tender falls under the goods category and follows Northern Irish devolved regulations. The initial contract period commenced on 14th May 2026 and will conclude on 13th May 2029, with a total contract value of £1,440,000, inclusive of taxes.

The procurement presents a significant opportunity for enterprises involved in the pharmaceutical sector, especially those specialising in exclusive supply arrangements and innovative therapies. Although this specific contract was awarded directly to accommodate proprietary rights, it highlights the potential for growth within the healthcare supply chain for companies that can provide unique, patent-protected medical products. Businesses that invest in research and development of exclusive pharmaceuticals may find similar opportunities in future tenders, especially when targeting essential healthcare organisations like the Southern Health and Social Care Trust.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Biktarvy

Notice Description

Procurement of Biktarvy, an approved therapy (ART) indicated for the treatment of Antiretroviral disease.

Procurement Information

Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights As per Section 41 of the PA2023, a direct award is made in line with Schedule 5 of the PA2023 paragraph 5 "due to the supplier having intellectual property rights or other exclusive rights, only that supplier can supply the goods, services or works required," This product is the only commercially available from one supplier and no competition or alternative exists for this product

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068d02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043923-2026
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
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
14 May 2026 - 13 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTADOWN
Postcode
BT63 5QQ
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)
TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Electoral Ward
Kernan
Westminster Constituency
Upper Bann

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GILEAD SCIENCES LTD

Further Information

Notice Documents

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