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title: "Preclinical studies for drug development"
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# Preclinical studies for drug development

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4c6f42a5-58ed-4b6a-af52-234b603927c6

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## Summary

The University of East Anglia, located at Norwich Research Park, Earlham Road, Norwich, has completed a direct procurement tender for preclinical studies related to drug development. The tender, which falls under the industry category of 'Medicinal products for the alimentary tract and metabolism' (CPV code 33610000), involved in vitro metabolic stability and comparative metabolism studies. The tender was awarded to Charles River Laboratories Edinburgh Limited. The procurement stage is 'Award', with key dates including the end of the tender period on 27 August 2024 and the contract period spanning from 2 September 2024 to 30 November 2024. The procurement method used was a single tender action below the threshold.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for pharmaceutical research companies and SMEs specializing in preclinical trials and metabolic studies. Given the focus on drug development and the intimate nature of the procurement method, smaller, specialized firms that can provide high-quality, targeted research would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. Additionally, businesses that excel in conducting in vitro binding studies and those with existing expertise in pharmaceutical metabolism may find this sector particularly rewarding.

## Notice

In vitro metabolic stability and comparative metabolism of test item in microsomes from 5 Species & in Vitro binding of 1 test item to plasma proteins of rat, minipig and human. A single action tender has been undertaken.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a921707-033e-4dfa-9be5-8367da77f803 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Sep 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA |
| Locality | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR4 7TJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | University |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES EDINBURGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33610000 - Medicinal products for the alimentary tract and metabolism

## Release History

- 9 Sep 2024 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a921707-033e-4dfa-9be5-8367da77f803

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4a921707-033e-4dfa-9be5-8367da77f803
  9th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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