--- title: "PURCON 2000 EASE: Drugs trial" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-5894df7b-15a0-4824-9568-3a3a8a268e2d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5894df7b-15a0-4824-9568-3a3a8a268e2d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5894df7b-15a0-4824-9568-3a3a8a268e2d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5894df7b-15a0-4824-9568-3a3a8a268e2d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA" published: "2023-04-26" --- # PURCON 2000 EASE: Drugs trial Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5894df7b-15a0-4824-9568-3a3a8a268e2d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-5894df7b-15a0-4824-9568-3a3a8a268e2d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-5894df7b-15a0-4824-9568-3a3a8a268e2d.json) ## Summary The University of East Anglia is seeking a supplier for the PURCON 2000 EASE: Drugs trial. The procurement falls under the category of Research and experimental development services. The tender, ID IT-37-825-PURCON 2000, involves various activities related to drug manufacturing, labeling, testing, and distribution across 25 UK sites. The contract period starts on June 2, 2023, and ends on January 31, 2024. The tender deadline is May 23, 2023, with the possibility of extension. This procurement process by the University of East Anglia provides an opportunity for manufacturers in the Research and experimental development services industry. Businesses capable of handling drug manufacturing, packaging, quality control testing, and distribution to multiple sites would be well-suited to compete. The specified activities and deadlines require expertise and compliance with regulatory standards, presenting growth opportunities for companies with relevant capabilities in the pharmaceutical sector. ## Notice In summary, we are seeking an MIA (IMP) Licenced manufacturer who can: o Provide support for regulatory (MHRA) application. For example, provide the IMPD within 1 month from contract being fully executed (contract to start on 01/06/2023 at the earliest) and support the creation of the annex 13 compliant labels. o Source Sertraline 25 mg film-coated tablets (crushable and with consideration of size and shape for suitability for patients with dysphagia). o Undertake manufacturing activities as needed for the active (e.g. de-blistering) o Undertake matched placebo manufacture (film coated tablets) o Primary packaging and labelling (MHRA approved; group A and B blinding) of active and placebo into bottles (including supply of the bottles) o QA and QC Testing (including stability study for active and placebo) o QP Services (e.g. batch review and release) o Store and distribute (both in temperature controlled and monitored environments) the trial drugs to 25 UK sites (estimated 40 shipments) o Have the IMP ready to be shipped to sites by January 2024. Full details will be contained within the RFQ document. Additional information: If you're interested in this contract, documents are available on UEA's In-Tend (https://In-Tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Home) Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a09ee691-4c68-4cc8-857e-da97c2458786 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 23 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jun 2023 - 28 Feb 2027 | | 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 | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services ## Release History - 26 Apr 2023 at 13:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a09ee691-4c68-4cc8-857e-da97c2458786 - 25 Apr 2023 at 14:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a09ee691-4c68-4cc8-857e-da97c2458786 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a09ee691-4c68-4cc8-857e-da97c2458786 26th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://In-Tendhost.co.uk/universityofeastanglia/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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