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title: "Clinical Trial Manufacturing and Distribution Services"
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buyer: "NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)"
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# Clinical Trial Manufacturing and Distribution Services

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4649caee-86d2-4399-a723-4c812d976288

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## Summary

The public procurement process for Clinical Trial Manufacturing and Distribution Services has been completed by Nottingham Trent University (NTU). The contract, valued at £34,466,676, covers the manufacturing and distribution of fluoxetine (20mg) and a matching placebo, applicable to the pharmaceutical products industry category. The procurement utilised a selective negotiated procedure, with significant delivery locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and other global destinations. Key dates include the tender's end on 19th August 2024 and the contract period starting from 2nd June 2025 to 1st June 2029.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for firms specialising in pharmaceutical manufacturing and multi-modal courier services, particularly SMEs. Sharp Clinical Services UK Ltd, a large-scale supplier, was awarded the contract, indicating the potential for partnerships and collaborations within the sector. Businesses proficient in high-quality manufacturing and reliable distribution within varied geographical regions would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, enhancing their market presence and operational scale.

## Notice

Nottingham Trent University required Clinical Trial Manufacturing and Distribution Services for manufacturing and distribution of fluoxetine (20mg) and a matching placebo.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/867bb104-2d6b-4335-9a7b-ac6f4aaf6a2a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £345,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,466,676 |
| 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 | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | St. Ann's |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHARP CLINICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 64120000 - Courier services
- 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 13:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/867bb104-2d6b-4335-9a7b-ac6f4aaf6a2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/867bb104-2d6b-4335-9a7b-ac6f4aaf6a2a
  28th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=84284&B=NTU
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/128806
  User / Company

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