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title: "Double Blind Pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial BOAT"
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# Double Blind Pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial BOAT

Buyer: THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c0a42e1-8f95-4a28-82e7-162d8b560ac2

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## Summary

The Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed a procurement process for the provision of a Double Blind Pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial: Bronchiectasis Optimising Azithromycin prevention Treatment (BOAT). The contract was awarded through an open procedure to Eramol (UK) Ltd, valued at £312,354.95. The contract's duration is set for 24 months, starting from 20th September 2024, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The procurement process focused on pharmaceutical products, and the delivery is to be made within England, United Kingdom. The procurement reached the award stage on 30th October 2024.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical sector, particularly those specialising in clinical trial services and pharmaceutical supply. While the opportunity has been awarded to Eramol (UK) Ltd, similar future tenders could benefit companies capable of conducting comprehensive clinical trials and supplying related pharmaceutical products. Organisations providing innovative drug treatment solutions or those having robust research infrastructures would be well-suited to compete for such contracts. The open procedure nature of this tender highlights the inclusivity and transparency of the procurement process, potentially encouraging SMEs and specialist businesses to participate in future opportunities.

## Notice

The Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the Provision of a Double Blind Pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial: Bronchiectasis Optimising Azithromycin prevention Treatment to reduce exacerbations (BOAT) via open procedure to the supplier Eramol for 24 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe2df1fe-dd02-4db6-ac24-d7f08ee838e5 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 19 Sep 2024 - 19 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £312,354 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £312,354 |
| 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 | THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | GOSFORTH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE3 3HD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Fawdon & West Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERAMOL (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2024 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe2df1fe-dd02-4db6-ac24-d7f08ee838e5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe2df1fe-dd02-4db6-ac24-d7f08ee838e5
  30th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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