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EPiC2 Study Drug Manufacture

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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12 Mar 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "EPiC2 Study Drug Manufacture" contract was conducted by the University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK. This contract falls under the industry category of Education and focuses on the procurement of services related to the manufacture and delivery of drugs for clinical trials. The procurement stage is complete, with Sharp Clinical Services selected as the supplier. The contract was signed on 7th March 2025, with the award notice published subsequently on 12th March 2025. This process used a limited procurement method due to technical reasons and confidentiality agreements with the drug chemical manufacturer.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses involved in clinical drug manufacturing and delivery services, particularly those with experience in handling confidentiality agreements and technical limitations. Ideal candidates for future similar opportunities would be firms with extensive pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities, expertise in clinical trials, and robust confidentiality practices. This contract highlights the potential growth for businesses within the education and medical research sectors, partnering with renowned institutions like the University of Edinburgh.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EPiC2 Study Drug Manufacture

Notice Description

Based at the Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR) within the Edinburgh BioQuarter, the CRH studies gonadal function, translational gynaecology, and pregnancy and early life. The CRH has received funding for drugs for clinical trials and is utilising that funding to procure the manufacture and delivery of the drugs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Centre for Reproductive Health (CRH) is an interdisciplinary research and teaching hub, bringing together internationally renowned scientists and clinicians to push the boundaries of knowledge in reproductive biology and its practical applications in medicine. Based at the Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR) within the Edinburgh BioQuarter, the CRH studies gonadal function, translational gynaecology, and pregnancy and early life. The CRH has received funding for drugs for clinical trials and is utilising that funding to procure the manufacture and delivery of the drugs. The drug manufacturer has a confidential disclosure agreement (CDA) with one supplier in the UK.

Procurement Information

The Unviersity of Edinburgh is awarding the contract for the EPiC2 Study Drug Manufacture to the supplier due to multiple factors, the main one of which is the supplier has a single-entity confidentiality agreement with the drug chemical manufacturer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000793072
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525807
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£183,944 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Mar 202511 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
Suzanne Toole
Contact Email
suzie.toole@ed.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
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

SHARP CLINICAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525807
    EPiC2 Study Drug Manufacture - Based at the Institute for Regeneration and Repair (IRR) within the Edinburgh BioQuarter, the CRH studies gonadal function, translational gynaecology, and pregnancy and early life. The CRH has received funding for drugs for clinical trials and is utilising that funding to procure the manufacture and delivery of the drugs.

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