Planning

Planned Tender for CDMO Provider

CARDIFF UNIVERSITY

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Planning

27 Nov 2025 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

Cardiff University is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process looking to secure a Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) provider. The tender is titled "Planned Tender for CDMO Provider," and it focuses on services within the pharmaceutical and research and experimental development services industries, corresponding to CPV codes 33600000 and 73100000. This opportunity, located in Cardiff, UK, and falls under Welsh devolved regulations, is a crucial phase in the procurement cycle, specifically a competitive flexible procedure. The procurement process is ongoing as of 27th November 2025, with an expression of interest deadline set for 13th January 2026. Estimated to hold a value of £452,168, the submission allows for electronic submissions in English and Welsh, supporting small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses that specialise in pharmaceutical manufacturing and research services, particularly those with experience in handling the complexities of trial pharmaceuticals. As the procurement approach encompasses a negotiation stage, firms with robust negotiation capabilities and the ability to quickly adapt to intricate contract terms will be well-suited. Since there is an emphasis on quality and responsible procurement, showcasing expertise in sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors could provide a competitive edge. This stage involves the careful completion of non-disclosure agreements (NDA) as a part of the selection criteria, ensuring confidentiality due to the sensitive nature of the research project involved.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Planned Tender for CDMO Provider

Notice Description

Cardiff University are issuing this PPN to make the market aware that we intend on going out to market to secure an experienced and competent CDMO to facilitate the manufacturing and delivery of medicines related to an ongoing medical/pharmaceutical research project. PLEASE NOTE - PME has been conducted with select CDMO providers in advance of this tender under NDAs. A summary of said PME is available to interested parties in advance of the tender itself, for those who complete and return the attached NDA. Should an interested party fail to return an NDA for access to PME early as part of this notice, an NDA will be required upon joining of the published tender, where the PME detail will also be available. Should an NDA be returned before the publishing of this tender, please email the completed NDAs to Procurement@cardiff.ac.uk for us to review, countersign, and provide the PME detail for your review.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ea44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077733-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£452,168 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Nov 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CARDIFF UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rower4@cardiff.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF24 4HQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL2 East Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Further Information

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