---
title: "REMDESIVIR INFUSION"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068d6d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST"
published: "2026-05-13"
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# REMDESIVIR INFUSION

Buyer: SOUTHERN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068d6d

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043948-2026 |
| 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 | 28 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 | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## 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 13:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043948-2026
- 29 Apr 2026 at 07:51 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038913-2026
- 29 Apr 2026 at 07:29 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038896-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043948-2026
  13th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038913-2026
  29th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038896-2026
  29th 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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