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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust, located in Antrim, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process for the direct award of a contract to supply AVACOPAN (TAVNEOS) 10 mg Capsules. This contract, awarded to ALLOGA UK LIMITED, will last for a period of up to three years, starting from 2nd June 2026, and ending on 31st May 2029. The procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category and was conducted without competition due to the exclusive rights associated with the patented drug, AVACOPAN (TAVNEOS). This process adheres to Northern Irish devolved regulations, with a procurement method classified as a direct award justified by the sole availability of this product from a single supplier, as stipulated under Section 41 schedule 5 of the Public Authority 2023 guidelines. The total gross amount of the contract is £240,000, with a net value of £200,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for large pharmaceutical suppliers, particularly those involved in the distribution of specialised, patented medical products. While ALLOGA UK LIMITED has secured the contract, the pharmaceutical sector can gain insights into the procurement landscape for speciality drugs where intellectual property plays a significant role. Suppliers capable of aligning with regulatory frameworks and possessing strategic partnerships for exclusive products may find lucrative prospects in similar tenders. The direct award approach highlights the importance of niche market offerings where competition is minimal due to exclusive supply rights.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

AVACOPAN (TAVNEOS) 10 mg Capsules;180 Capsule Pack

Notice Description

Contract for supply of AVACOPAN (TAVNEOS) 10 mg Capsules to Northern Health and Social Care Trust for a period of up to 3 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 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. The product required is only commercially available from one supplier and no competition or alternative exists for this product. The absence of competition is not the artificial narrowing of the parameters of the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069dbe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052012-2026
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2029 2-3 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

ALLOGA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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