Award

Biktarvy

SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 14:33

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

28 Apr 2026 at 13:51

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has completed a direct award contract for the supply of Biktarvy tablets, a pharmaceutical product used in the treatment of antiretroviral disease. The procurement process, governed by Northern Irish devolved regulations, has culminated with the award notice published on 28 April 2026. The contract, valued at £1.2 million excluding VAT, will span from 13 May 2026 to 12 May 2029. The direct procurement method was employed due to intellectual property rights held by GILEAD SCIENCES LTD, the sole supplier capable of delivering this product, underscoring the lack of competitive or alternative options in the market.

This tender presents opportunities for partnerships and networking with GILEAD SCIENCES LTD, a large-scale supplier with extensive capabilities and experience in pharmaceutical goods. While the direct award limits competition, businesses specialising in pharmaceutical logistics or ancillary services related to the supply chain may find opportunities in expanding their networks or providing complementary services to ensure smooth contract execution. The procurement highlights the importance of intellectual property in defining exclusive supply rights, suggesting potential growth avenues for businesses capable of innovation and patenting within this high-demand industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Biktarvy

Notice Description

The intended contract is for the supply of Biktarvy tablets for the treatment of antiretroviral disease for a period of 3 years

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/038736-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 May 2026 - 12 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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)
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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