---
title: "MIDOSTAURIN 25MG CAPSULES"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058753"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST"
published: "2025-09-03"
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# MIDOSTAURIN 25MG CAPSULES

Buyer: NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058753

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## Summary

The Northern Health and Social Care Trust, located in Antrim, UK, has completed a procurement process for the direct award contract titled "MIDOSTAURIN 25MG CAPSULES." This procurement falls under the pharmaceutical products category and involved purchasing these capsules for a three-year period. The procurement was a direct award to Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Limited due to the patent protection and sole ownership of the marketing authorisation, meeting specific conditions under UK legislation. The contract was signed on 1st September 2025, with an end date of 31st August 2028, at a gross value of £216,000.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for large pharmaceutical companies possessing exclusive rights to patented drugs, as competition is limited to entities meeting niche criteria. Businesses that can offer similar products with exclusive distribution rights might find exploring partnerships or contract manufacturing opportunities beneficial. Companies specialising in pharmaceuticals with capabilities to innovate or expand patented drug offerings may see potential growth in engaging with health and social care trusts for future supply or research collaborations.

## Notice

The intended contract is for the supply of Midostaurin 25mg capsules to Northern Health and Social Care Trust for a period of three 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(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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053582-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £180,000 |
| Contracts value | £180,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST |
| Locality | ANTRIM |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT41 2RL |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN0D Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Local authority | Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Electoral ward | Springfarm |
| Westminster constituency | South Antrim |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NOVARTIS PHARMACEUTICALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2025 at 13:34 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053582-2025
- 13 Aug 2025 at 15:27 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048532-2025
- 13 Aug 2025 at 15:16 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048522-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053582-2025
  3rd September 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048532-2025
  13th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048522-2025
  13th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.novartis.com/uk-en/

## Provenance

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