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Clinical Trial Manufacturing and Distribution Services

Nottingham Trent University (NTU)

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28 Mar 2025 at 12:49

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03 Aug 2024 at 08:34

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02 Aug 2024 at 07:19

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24 May 2024 at 11:49

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10 May 2024 at 12:19

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Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is undertaking a competitive procurement process for Clinical Trial Manufacturing and Distribution Services, focusing on the manufacturing and distribution of fluoxetine (20mg) and a matching placebo. The tender, titled "Clinical Trial Manufacturing and Distribution Services", falls under the Pharmaceutical products category and is structured as a competitive procedure with negotiation. The procurement phase is complete as of March 2025 with the contract awarded to Sharp Clinical Services UK Ltd. The primary locations for delivery include regions across England and Wales such as UKF14, UKL, UKK, UKJ, and others. Key dates included the initial tender publication in August 2024 and subsequent updates through October, impacting submission requirements and terms.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution, particularly those with expertise in clinical trials. Companies with certifications in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP), as well as manufacturers with UK QP release on MIA IMP license, are well-positioned to compete. The procurement method's selective nature, combined with standards for regulatory compliance and service delivery, ensures a clear growth path for capable SMEs to expand their footprint in the pharmaceutical sector. Successful suppliers must meet stringent criteria for technical compliance, service delivery, and sustainability, besides competitive pricing, thereby promoting robust business development and sector credibility.

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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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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

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Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0458a3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011763-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£345,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£344,676 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
17 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
1 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
St. Ann's
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sharp Clinical Services UK Ltd.

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