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Clinical Drug Trial - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has completed a procurement process for a clinical drug trial, which involves the supply of drugs and identical placebos, as well as packaging, labelling, and qualified person (QP) release and shipment to various sites. This procurement, classified under the "Education" category, was structured as an open procedure, a method that allows any interested supplier to submit a bid. The process was concluded with an award on 28th April 2025, following the tender's initiation on 31st October 2024. The total value of the contract, awarded to Sharp Clinical Services, is £70,000, and delivery will occur in the Aberdeen region (UKM50).

This contract offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies operating in pharmaceutical supply, packaging, and logistics, given the requirements for both drug and placebo provision and their shipment to trial sites. The contract's open procedure meant there were no prior barriers to entry, making it accessible for small to large-scale enterprises with the ability to handle strict drug trial protocols. Suppliers interested in similar future opportunities should focus on enhancing their capabilities in controlled drug handling and their logistical operations to suit academic trial environments, such as those run by universities.

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Notice Title

Clinical Drug Trial - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Award of contract for supply of drug and identical placebo, packaging and labelling, QP release and shipment to sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for supply of drug and identical placebo, packaging and labelling, QP release and shipment to sites.

Renewal: An initial term of up to 4 years with possible extension periods of up to 4 periods, each of 1 year(if required for completion of the study subject to satisfactory review and mutual agreement with the University of Aberdeen), or completion of the study, whichever is earlier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781706
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529054
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33698000 - Clinical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 202510 months 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
UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
e-sourcing@abdn.ac.uk, procurement@abdn.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SHARP CLINICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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