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Clinical Trial Manufacturing and Distribution Services

NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)

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28 Mar 2025 at 13:11

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for Clinical Trial Manufacturing and Distribution Services has been completed by Nottingham Trent University (NTU). The contract, valued at £34,466,676, covers the manufacturing and distribution of fluoxetine (20mg) and a matching placebo, applicable to the pharmaceutical products industry category. The procurement utilised a selective negotiated procedure, with significant delivery locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other global destinations. Key dates include the tender's end on 19th August 2024 and the contract period starting from 2nd June 2025 to 1st June 2029.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in pharmaceutical manufacturing and multi-modal courier services, particularly SMEs. Sharp Clinical Services UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, was awarded the contract, indicating the potential for partnerships and collaborations within the sector. Businesses proficient in high-quality manufacturing and reliable distribution within varied geographical regions would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, enhancing their market presence and operational scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Clinical Trial Manufacturing and Distribution Services

Notice Description

Nottingham Trent University required Clinical Trial Manufacturing and Distribution Services for manufacturing and distribution of fluoxetine (20mg) and a matching placebo.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/867bb104-2d6b-4335-9a7b-ac6f4aaf6a2a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

64120000 - Courier services

64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£345,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,466,676 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG1 4FQ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARP CLINICAL SERVICES

Further Information

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