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title: "2731/JS - IND Enabling toxicology study services for M102 (small- molecule drug candidate; oral route, once daily)"
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# 2731/JS - IND Enabling toxicology study services for M102 (small- molecule drug candidate; oral route, once daily)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0435252f-f69d-46c4-954c-331cf6cfaf39

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## Summary

The University of Sheffield is conducting an open tender for the provision of laboratory services related to the testing of a new small-molecule drug candidate aimed at treating Motor Neurone Disease (MND). This procurement, titled "2731/JS - IND Enabling toxicology study services for M102," has a total estimated value of £740,000 and is located in Yorkshire and the Humber, England. The tender process is currently complete, with key dates including a contract start date of 1st June 2021 and a completion date of 31st August 2022. The tender period concluded on 12th February 2021, and the relevant procurement method is classified as an open procedure above threshold.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research laboratory services, particularly those capable of conducting toxicology studies and drug testing. Companies with expertise in pharmaceutical research, especially those involved in clinical trials and laboratory analysis, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in such tenders can facilitate growth and expand capabilities in the highly specialised field of biomedical research and drug development.

## Notice

The University of Sheffield is out to tender on behalf of The Medical School (specifically the 'The Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN)') for laboratory services relating to the testing of a new drug for the treatment of Motor Neurone Disease (MND). Scope of Requirement: The full specification can be found in the tender documentation which will be sent to you once you have expressed your interest. Tender Process and Documentation: This is an open tender exercise. The ITT can be downloaded by registering and expressing your interest on the University's e-tendering system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. If you have any questions or comments in relation to this tender they must be submitted via the In-tend System, this can be accessed at https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield. Completed tenders must be returned through the same e-tendering system. Closing date for receipt of tenders: Friday 12th February 2021 at 12 noon (UK time). FTS Publication reference: 2021/S 000-000690 and 2021/S 000-000710 (Corrigendum notice) Additional information: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd62a5a3-0f18-435b-899a-4c4f319a4315 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | 13 Jan 2021 |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £740,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £912,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S10 2TN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WUXI APPTEC (HONG KONG |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 1 Sep 2021 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd62a5a3-0f18-435b-899a-4c4f319a4315
- 13 Jan 2021 at 18:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf3e4976-5584-48d7-b36a-02b6e575d998
- 13 Jan 2021 at 16:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf3e4976-5584-48d7-b36a-02b6e575d998
- 13 Jan 2021 at 16:37 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9272ca4-fdde-46bc-bcc0-aa86a3644955

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd62a5a3-0f18-435b-899a-4c4f319a4315
  1st September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf3e4976-5584-48d7-b36a-02b6e575d998
  13th January 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9272ca4-fdde-46bc-bcc0-aa86a3644955
  13th January 2021 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Sheffield

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