---
title: "Biktarvy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068d02"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST"
published: "2026-05-13"
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# Biktarvy

Buyer: SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068d02

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## Summary

The Southern Health and Social Care Trust, located in Portadown, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Biktarvy", focused on acquiring pharmaceutical products specifically for antiretroviral therapy (ART). The contract was conducted using a direct award method due to the intellectual property rights held by the sole supplier, Gilead Sciences Ltd, based in London. This tender falls under the goods category and follows Northern Irish devolved regulations. The initial contract period commenced on 14th May 2026 and will conclude on 13th May 2029, with a total contract value of £1,440,000, inclusive of taxes.

The procurement presents a significant opportunity for enterprises involved in the pharmaceutical sector, especially those specialising in exclusive supply arrangements and innovative therapies. Although this specific contract was awarded directly to accommodate proprietary rights, it highlights the potential for growth within the healthcare supply chain for companies that can provide unique, patent-protected medical products. Businesses that invest in research and development of exclusive pharmaceuticals may find similar opportunities in future tenders, especially when targeting essential healthcare organisations like the Southern Health and Social Care Trust.

## Notice

Procurement of Biktarvy, an approved therapy (ART) indicated for the treatment of Antiretroviral disease.

### 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043923-2026 |
| 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 | 13 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2026 - 13 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,200,000 |
| Contracts value | £1,200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST |
| Locality | PORTADOWN |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT63 5QQ |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN07 Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Local authority | Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Electoral ward | Kernan |
| Westminster constituency | Upper Bann |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GILEAD SCIENCES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 13 May 2026 at 12:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043923-2026
- 28 Apr 2026 at 14:33 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038736-2026
- 28 Apr 2026 at 13:51 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038681-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043923-2026
  13th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038736-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038681-2026
  28th April 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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