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Manufacture of Sodium Dichloroacetate Capsules

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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10 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract to Catalent Nottingham Limited for the manufacture of Sodium Dichloroacetate Capsules to support clinical studies. This procurement falls under the education sector and involves the supply of goods, specifically pharmaceuticals. The procurement process, categorized under the CPV code 33000000, was conducted using a limited method due to the proprietary nature of the drug's active ingredient, resulting in a direct award without prior competition. The contract, valued at £192,482, was signed on 10th April 2026, with the delivery location specified at the University of Edinburgh in the UKM75-Edinburgh region.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for pharmaceutical manufacturers with capabilities to engage in clinical study support. Businesses possessing technical expertise in producing proprietary drugs, particularly those with existing confidential agreements in place, are well-suited to participate in similar opportunities. Such tenders can help enterprises expand their portfolio and establish or maintain key partnerships with prestigious institutions like the University of Edinburgh. Although this specific contract has already been awarded, understanding the procurement dynamics in specialised technical goods markets can guide businesses in pursuing future opportunities within the education sector and public health-related projects.

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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-r6ebe6-0000829163
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553663
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20265 days 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

CATALENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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