Planning

Provision of Pharmaceutical Distribution Services

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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Planning

19 Jun 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Strathclyde is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "Provision of Pharmaceutical Distribution Services." Located in Glasgow, the University aims to procure specialised courier services for the shipping of clinical trial materials to clinical centres both in the UK and internationally. This procurement falls under the services industry category, with specific attention to the education sector. The procurement process is identified with the tag "planning" and has a main procurement category of services, classified under CPV code 64120000. Relevant documents were published on 19th June 2025, and interested parties are encouraged to register their interest by 30th June 2025. The estimated value of the contract is £200,000, and it is part of a wider procurement framework covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical logistics and distribution, especially those with capabilities in managing temperature-controlled shipments and international logistics. Ideal candidates for this contract would be companies with a Wholesale Distribution Authorisation (WDA) and adherence to Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards. Businesses with the expertise in providing comprehensive audit trails and risk assessments for international shipping routes could leverage this opportunity for growth by establishing a partnership with a prestigious academic institution like the University of Strathclyde. This contract could serve as a valuable addition to the portfolio of businesses aiming to expand their reach within the pharmaceutical logistics sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Pharmaceutical Distribution Services

Notice Description

Provision of specialist courier for shipping of clinical trial materials to clinical centres in the UK and worldwide

Lot Information

Lot 1

The university is looking for a validated vendor for the shipping of clinical trial materials to clinical centres in the UK and worldwide. The supplier must be able to provide advice on international shipping including review of shipping documentation, deep frozen (<-65oC), frozen (-15 - -25oC) , refrigerated (2-8oC) and controlled ambient (15-25oC) shipments with qualified shippers, facilities and depots to ensure temperature is maintained under control storage throughout shipping with temperature logger data provided with full audit trail. A risk assessment of the followed route is also required. As part of the qualification criteria, the supplier must have a Wholesale Distribution Authorisation (WDA) demonstrating that medicines are stored and distributed according to Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards to maintain quality and safety and be open to our audit of Quality Management System.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801207
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532957
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
13 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE
Contact Name
FAJINMI Ejiro
Contact Email
ejiro.fajinmi@strath.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1XU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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