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Framework for QC Analytical Testing Requirements - AWARD

CPI (CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION)

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Framework for QC Analytical Testing Requirements - AWARD" has been completed by CPI (Centre for Process Innovation) located in Redcar, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of Analysis Services (CPV code 71620000) and covers analytical services for drug substances and drug products required for early-phase clinical trials. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure with the contract awarded on 28 April 2025. The contract period is set to run from 25 April 2025 to 24 April 2029, offering services delivery across multiple regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe, among others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in analytical services tailored to the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those adept in handling early-phase clinical trials. It is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given their encouraged participation. Successful suppliers, such as Assured Micro and CatSci, were awarded contracts worth a total of £10,000,000, indicating a substantial investment in skilled services. Companies with robust capabilities in quality control testing are well-positioned to capitalise on such opportunities for business expansion in both domestic and international markets.

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Notice Title

Framework for QC Analytical Testing Requirements - AWARD

Notice Description

You are invited to submit a tender for the following requirements; analytical services for multiple modalities drug substances and drug products required for early phase clinical trials. This tender is to cover the analytical services required for release analysis of drug substance (DS) and drug product (DP).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-754b8e34-a5b1-42a0-b79d-5434f7aba660
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e48917b-cad4-4b63-ae75-b74e3010f2c7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£10,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2029 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CPI (CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REDCAR
Postcode
TS10 4RF
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Redcar and Cleveland
Electoral Ward
Dormanstown
Westminster Constituency
Redcar

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

ASSURED MICRO

CATSCI

ITS TESTING SERVICES (UK

READING SCIENTIFIC SERVICES

SGS UNITED KINGDOM

WICKHAM MICRO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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