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Supply and Manufacture of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) for the Clinical Trial: "Examining Antibiotics for Ulcerated Skin Cancer Surgical Excision"

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (NWSSP) - PROCUREMENT SERVICES

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership (NWSSP) - Procurement Services, located in Cardiff, has awarded a contract for the supply and manufacture of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) needed for a clinical trial titled "Examining Antibiotics for Ulcerated Skin Cancer Surgical Excision." This clinical trial is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment Programme. The procurement method was limited, as the products involved are manufactured purely for research purposes. The contract was awarded to Simbec Research Limited, based in Merthyr Tydfil, and has been effective since 1st January 2025, with a contract value of GBP 116,645.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the research, manufacture, and regulatory compliance of medicinal products, particularly within the health sector. SMEs and specialised pharmaceutical manufacturers like Simbec Research Limited, which possess the unique capabilities required for such clinical trials, would find this procurement process well-suited for their participation. Companies that can handle tasks such as product encapsulation, packaging, labelling, quality assurance certification, and storage and shipment logistics are essential for meeting the stringent requirements and regulatory compliance associated with clinical trials.

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Notice Title

Supply and Manufacture of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) for the Clinical Trial: "Examining Antibiotics for Ulcerated Skin Cancer Surgical Excision"

Notice Description

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) is undertaking a clinical trial entitled 'Examining Antibiotics for Ulcerated Skin Cancer Surgical Excision', funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment Programme (Ref: NIHR 160872). As part of this clinical trial, an Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) needs to be manufactured and distributed.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply and Manufacture of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) for the Clinical Trial: "Examining Antibiotics for Ulcerated Skin Cancer Surgical Excision" Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) is undertaking a clinical trial entitled 'Examining Antibiotics for Ulcerated Skin Cancer Surgical Excision', funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment Programme (Ref: NIHR 160872). As part of this clinical trial, an Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) needs to be manufactured and distributed. The IMPs required are: -Flucloxacillin 2 x 500mg capsules, over encapsulated -A matching placebo of inert filler, over encapsulated to match flucloxacillin 2 x 500mg capsules. The successful supplier will be responsible for the manufacture, packaging, labelling, Quality Assurance (QA) certification, storage, shipment, and regulatory compliance (CTIMP regulations) associated with the trial's IMPs. After extensive market research and consultations with multiple suppliers, it has been concluded that only one supplier, Simbec-Orion, has the capability to fulfil the full scope of the contract requirements. This includes: -Over encapsulation of flucloxacillin and matching placebo -Packaging and labelling of the final product -Compliance with clinical trial regulations (CTIMP) -Storage and shipment logistics to participating NHS sites -QA certification and regulatory compliance for blinded clinical trials Simbec-Orion will also source the bulk IMP (4 lots of flucloxacillin, 1 lot of placebos), over encapsulate the product, and ensure all necessary documentation and quality assurance procedures are met. Simbec-Orion is uniquely positioned to meet the requirements of the clinical trial due to its established capabilities in the manufacture and regulatory compliance of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs). No other supplier was found to be able to offer the complete set of services required for this project.

Procurement Information

The products involved are manufactured purely for the purpose of research. In addition, Simbec-Orion is positioned to meet the requirements of the clinical trial. No other supplier was found to be able to offer the complete set of services required for this project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-147495
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=147495
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency 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
SME

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
£116,645 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP (NWSSP) - PROCUREMENT SERVICES
Contact Name
Nia Price
Contact Email
nia.price@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921501500

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
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
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIMBEC RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497192
    Supply and Manufacture of Investigational Medicinal Products (IMPs) for the Clinical Trial: "Examining Antibiotics for Ulcerated Skin Cancer Surgical Excision" - Cardiff and Vale University Health Board (CAVUHB) is undertaking a clinical trial entitled 'Examining Antibiotics for Ulcerated Skin Cancer Surgical Excision', funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment Programme (Ref: NIHR 160872). As part of this clinical trial, an Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) needs to be manufactured and distributed.

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