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Tender for the Supply and Provision of Clinical Trial Services- Packaging, Blinding, Labelling and Dispensing of Investigational Medicinal Product- Apixaban (Eliquis) and Placebo

THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM

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Planning

25 Apr 2025 at 12:44

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Birmingham has initiated a public procurement process to tender for the supply of clinical trial services, specifically for the packaging, blinding, labelling, and dispensing of Apixaban (Eliquis) and a placebo. This project, at the planning stage, involves the distribution and delivery of investigational medicinal products for a blinded randomised control trial within the healthcare industry category. The procurement, classified under laboratory services, has a gross value of £600,000. The contract, suitable for SMEs, will start on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2028, covering various regions across the United Kingdom. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 25th April 2025, with further communication expected the following day.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical, clinical trials, or healthcare logistics sectors, particularly those offering laboratory services. Companies specialising in the distribution and repackaging of medicinal products will find this project an ideal avenue for growth, especially if they have experience with controlled trial environments. The open tender process allows for broad participation, favouring businesses ready to meet the high standards required for conducting clinical trials within academic institutions. This procurement is particularly inviting for SMEs looking to collaborate with a prestigious institution like the University of Birmingham and gain exposure in the UK healthcare market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Tender for the Supply and Provision of Clinical Trial Services- Packaging, Blinding, Labelling and Dispensing of Investigational Medicinal Product- Apixaban (Eliquis) and Placebo

Notice Description

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of investigational medicinal product matched placebo. The University requires the purchase of the drug Apixaban, provision of a matched placebo, repackaging, labelling, distribution and delivery of tablets for a blinded randomised control trial.

Planning Information

The clinical trials team conducted a request for quotation process to scope out potential costs. Several quotes were received back and due to the overall estimated value a decision was made to conduct an open tender process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0507a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017040-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@bham.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2TT
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
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)
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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