Planning

LW140 Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) Support - TOCSINS

LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE

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Planning

02 Jun 2025 at 13:05

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is initiating the procurement process for the "LW140 Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) Support – TOCSINS" project. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with significant activity scheduled; the market engagement deadline is set for 6th June 2025. The tender is for services within the healthcare and packaging industries, specifically dealing with the handling, import, and distribution of investigational medicinal products for clinical trials in Brazil and Ghana. The Liverpool-based team has already conducted desktop market research, and suppliers interested in contributing to early engagement or expressing their interest are encouraged to contact the organisation. The contract period is intended to start on 1st September 2025, lasting up to three years with potential renewals, under a competitive procurement method ensuring transparency and fair opportunity.

This procurement represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical logistics, particularly those with expertise in packaging services and distribution of medicinal products. Companies that can effectively manage international logistics concerning transportation and labelling will find this tender aligns well with their capacities. With a projected gross value of GBP 240,000, this contract could lead to new collaborations, access to international markets, and enhancement of business reputation within the healthcare supply chain industry. Firms capable of operating in both Brazil and Ghana will have competitive advantages, leveraging their logistical networks to ensure successful project delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LW140 Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) Support - TOCSINS

Notice Description

The purpose of this project is to appoint a supplier to handle the receipt of clinical trial Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) from manufacturer, import, labelling, and distribution to the in-country sites/teams. The trial will be running in Brazil and Ghana and involves two oral medications. Initial dose will be delivered to remote community clinic or ambulance vehicle (field) and subsequent doses stored and given from the hospital site during the participant admission. To view this notice, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=955202089

Planning Information

Desktop market research has been carried out by the Liverpool-based team at LSTM responsible for planning the delivery of the clinical trial. This notice serves to inform the market that a tender opportunity will be published shortly. Suppliers who wish to contribute to early engagement or express interest ahead of the formal tender are invited to contact us via email at purchasing@lstmed.ac.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052ab0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029167-2025
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79920000 - Packaging and related services

79921000 - Packaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 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
LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
Procurement
Contact Email
purchasing@lstmed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1517053152

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5QA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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