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REMDESIVIR INFUSION

Southern Health and Social Care Trust

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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13 May 2026 at 14:09

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
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29 Apr 2026 at 08:51

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

29 Apr 2026 at 08:29

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust, operating under Northern Irish devolved regulations, has completed the award of a contract for the supply of Remdesivir infusion, aiming at the treatment of viral diseases. This procurement, titled "REMDESIVIR INFUSION", falls under the pharmaceutical products industry category. It involves a direct award due to exclusive supplier rights, specifically to GILEAD SCIENCES LTD. The contract was signed on 13th May 2026, with a value of £360,000 gross, and will be in effect from 14th May 2026 to 13th May 2029. The direct award method was employed according to UK legislative provisions, reflecting the procurement process's current completion stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for large-scale businesses specialising in pharmaceutical products, particularly those holding intellectual property rights for specific medical formulations. Companies with the capability to acquire or develop exclusive rights for pharmaceutical products can leverage such opportunities to secure long-term contracts with government bodies, thereby enhancing growth and stability in the competitive healthcare market. While competition in this specific tender was limited due to the proprietary nature of the product, understanding this procurement method can aid businesses in structuring their strategies to benefit from future contracts with similar conditions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

REMDESIVIR INFUSION

Notice Description

The contract is for the supply of Remdesivir infusion for the treatment of viral 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-068d6d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043948-2026
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 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 Limited

Further Information

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