REVOLADE (ELTROMBOPAG) TABLETS, 28 tablet

BELFAST HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE TRUST

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 08:16

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 08:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, entitled "REVOLADE (ELTROMBOPAG) TABLETS, 28 tablet", was conducted by the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, located in Belfast, United Kingdom. This process is under the industry category of pharmaceutical products, with specific focus on goods procurement. The contract was awarded on 17th June 2026 to NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS UK LIMITED, a large-scale company based in London. The procurement method used was a direct award, justified by the patent protection and exclusivity of the pharmaceutical products involved. The contract is scheduled to commence on 6th July 2026 and will end on 30th June 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those involved with branded, patent-protected medicines. While the direct award method indicates restricted competition, it demonstrates potential growth areas for companies with exclusive products or those seeking to partner with entities like Belfast Health & Social Care Trust. Companies with capabilities in innovative pharmaceutical solutions or in holding intellectual property rights for essential medicines are particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

REVOLADE (ELTROMBOPAG) TABLETS, 28 tablet

Notice Description

Procurement of REVOLADE (ELTROMBOPAG) TABLETS, 28 tablet

Procurement Information

These are branded patent protected medicines that are essential to patient care and are available from only one economic operator. The absence of competition is not a result of the artificial narrowing of the parameters of the procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b676
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056891-2026
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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BELFAST HEALTH & 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
BELFAST
Postcode
BT12 6BA
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)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Falls
Westminster Constituency
Belfast West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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