Tender

MRC Sleep Study - Distribution of IMP

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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Tender

09 Feb 2026 at 16:46

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Bristol is inviting tenders for its "MRC Sleep Study - Distribution of IMP" project. This involves the distribution of investigational medicinal products (IMP), including receipt and storage under temperature-controlled conditions, packaging, and delivery to participant homes. The project falls under the industry category of medical equipment and pharmaceuticals, with services being delivered in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 6th March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 30th June 2026 and will conclude on 30th December 2029, offering a contract value of £67,000. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical logistics, particularly those capable of handling temperature-sensitive medical supplies. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), as the tender explicitly indicates suitability for these entities. Companies with robust capabilities in ensuring the traceability and accountability of pharmaceuticals will find this opportunity aligned with their expertise. The contract will require adherence to Medicines for Human Use Regulations and their amendments, emphasizing the importance of compliance and meticulous execution in the delivery processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MRC Sleep Study - Distribution of IMP

Notice Description

Distribution of IMP to include the following activities: - Receipt of IMP from manufacturing company - Storage on IMP over the duration of the project under temperature controlled conditions - Receipt, check and confirm prescription - Suitable packaging of IMP/non IMP items - Delivery to participant home address (within 48hrs of receipt of prescription) at 5 timepoints - Maintain chain of custody and Accountability- IMPs must be traceable from the pharmacy to the participant, with temperature control, tamper-evident packaging, and delivery confirmation - Destruction of any left over IMP (or return to manufacturer) - Conducting such work as instructed, and in accordance with any relevant protocol / policy / work-instruction, for the duration of the contract. - Compliance with Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 and the 2025 Amendment to Regulations when they are applied in April 2026 plus any other applicable regulatory requirements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fa402cb8-5c5e-4893-b7d2-c1a8c414f200
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8ea45e7-aa8d-44c9-aeec-ee8586ecb25c
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 2026Today
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 30 Dec 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
Contact Name
Louise Parton
Contact Email
louise.parton@bristol.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5DS
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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