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title: "MANUFACTURING, PACKAGING, LABELLING AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE INVESTIGATIONAL MEDICINAL PRODUCT (IMP) FOR THE OPTION-DM TRIAL (OPTIMAL PATHWAY FOR TREATING NEUROPATHIC PAIN IN DIABETES MELLITUS TRIAL)"
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# MANUFACTURING, PACKAGING, LABELLING AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE INVESTIGATIONAL MEDICINAL PRODUCT (IMP) FOR THE OPTION-DM TRIAL (OPTIMAL PATHWAY FOR TREATING NEUROPATHIC PAIN IN DIABETES MELLITUS TRIAL)

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1febd907-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking tenders for the manufacturing, packaging, labelling, and distribution of the Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) for the OPTION-DM Trial, aimed at optimising the treatment pathway for neuropathic pain in diabetes mellitus. This open procurement process began prior to the tender period ending on 6th October 2016, with contracts expected to commence on 22nd October 2016 and continue until 21st April 2019. The project falls within the "Packaging and related services" industry category and will take place in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of the UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in packaging and related services. Businesses well-suited to compete may include those with capabilities in the pharmaceutical packaging sector, as well as firms experienced in managing the logistics of clinical trial supplies. The evaluation will focus on compliance with the specified criteria, making it essential for potential bidders to align their proposals with the stated requirements to enhance their chances of success.

## Notice

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Time limit for receipt of tenders Instead of: Read: Other additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. INVITATION TO TENDER FOR THE: PROVISION OF MANUFACTURING, PACKAGING, LABELLING AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE INVESTIGATIONAL MEDICINAL PRODUCT (IMP) FOR THE OPTION-DM TRIAL (OPTIMAL PATHWAY FOR TREATING NEUROPATHIC PAIN IN DIABETES MELLITUS TRIAL)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56769b1c-8730-4e58-b8c1-f8cf8e5653c8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Oct 2016 - 21 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S5 7AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Burngreave |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79920000 - Packaging and related services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56769b1c-8730-4e58-b8c1-f8cf8e5653c8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56769b1c-8730-4e58-b8c1-f8cf8e5653c8
  4th September 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Sheffield:-Packaging-and-related-services./7735CB26GU
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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