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Manufacture of Sodium Dichloroacetate Capsules

University Of Edinburgh

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10 Apr 2026 at 16:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the University of Edinburgh concerns the manufacture of Sodium Dichloroacetate Capsules to support clinical studies. The contract has been awarded to Catalent Nottingham Limited as of 10th April 2026. This procurement falls under the medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and personal care products category, with a focus on goods. Conducted through a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition, this process was necessitated by the proprietary nature of the drug's active ingredient and the unique supplier relationship. The capsules are to be delivered to the University of Edinburgh within the region of UKM75. The total contract value stands at £192,482.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical manufacturing, particularly those capable of supporting clinical studies. Companies with expertise in developing proprietary medicines and those possessing strong supplier relationships will find this type of tender a good fit. Given the confidential disclosure agreement in place between the University of Edinburgh and Catalent Nottingham, entities operating within a similar scope with capabilities in establishing specialised agreements in the pharmaceutical supply chain would be especially well-positioned to benefit from such procurement opportunities. This tender demonstrates a precise target for businesses striving to grow within the technical and highly specialised domain of medical research and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Manufacture of Sodium Dichloroacetate Capsules

Notice Description

The University plans to award Catalent Nottingham Limited the contract for the Manufacture of Sodium Dichloroacetate Capsules to support clinical studies.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The university intends to award the contract for the manufacture of drugs to support clinical studies. The drug manufacturer has a confidential disclosure agreement (CDA) with Catalent Nottingham in the UK.

Procurement Information

Due to the proprietary nature of the drug's active ingredient and the manufacturer's sole relationship with the supplier, competition is absent for technical reasons.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06805b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032980-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£192,482 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Catalent

Further Information

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