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Invitation to tender for Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) Support - TOCSINS

LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Nov 2025 at 19:05

Award

03 Sep 2025 at 18:05

Tender

09 Jun 2025 at 18:05

Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, initiated by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, seeks to appoint a supplier for Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) Support under the TOCSINS project. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with a contract awarded to Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, trading as Huddersfield Pharmacy Specials. The procurement falls under the services category, focusing on clinical products and packaging-related services. The project involves the import, labeling, and distribution of clinical trial drugs in Brazil, Ghana, and the UK. The open procurement method was employed, with this contract commencing on 11th November 2025, and the initial phase running until 16th September 2028, with possible extensions up to 31st July 2030.

This tender offers substantial prospects for businesses involved in clinical trials and pharmaceutical services, particularly those with expertise in the distribution and management of medicinal products across various countries. Companies with capabilities in handling clinical products efficiently while adhering to international standards could benefit significantly. The open nature of the procurement process allows for broad participation, presenting an excellent opportunity for organisations looking to expand their reach into global markets, notably in regions such as Brazil and Ghana. This is particularly pertinent for large-scale businesses with an infrastructure to manage such complex logistical operations effectively.

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Notice Title

Invitation to tender for 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 drugs. 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=978196522

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 6.3.The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 2 (two) occasions, for a period of up to 1 (one) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period") at LSTM's sole discretion, by LSTM giving the Contractor not less than 1 (one) months' notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or the Renewal Period (as applicable).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0545b7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074190-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

33698000 - Clinical products

79920000 - Packaging and related services

79921000 - Packaging services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£110,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
11 Nov 2025 - 16 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLD72 Liverpool

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CALDERDALE & HUDDERSFIELD NHS FOUNDATION TRUST TRADING AS "HUDDERSFIELD PHARMACY SPECIALS

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