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title: "Investigational Medicinial Product (IMP) - IM Woman Trial"
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# Investigational Medicinial Product (IMP) - IM Woman Trial

Buyer: LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d20a6df-308a-46fa-beca-e486f33eeffa

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## Summary

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine has completed a procurement process for the manufacturing and packing of Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) for the IM Woman Trial, a clinical trial commencing in March 2023. This contract falls under the CPV category 'Syringes' and includes additional classifications such as 'Medical needles' and 'Pharmaceutical products'. The tender has a contract value of £1,067,000 and was awarded to Sharp Clinical Services (UK) Ltd. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on January 5, 2022. The contract runs from August 1, 2023, to August 31, 2025, with delivery addresses in London, United Kingdom.

This procurement opportunity from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is suitable for businesses involved in the production and supply of medical products, packaging, and clinical supplies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate as the tender is open to all bidders. The nature of the contract, focusing on medical and pharmaceutical products for a clinical trial, presents growth opportunities for suppliers in the healthcare and life sciences sector. Interested businesses should ensure compliance with the requirements outlined in the tender documentation and consider the potential for long-term collaboration with the buying organisation.

## Notice

Manufacturing and packing of IMP for the IM Woman Trial due to commence in March 2023. A randomised, triple-blind, three-arm, non-inferiority trial to assess the efficacy and safety of intramuscular tranexamic acid compared to intravenous tranexamic acid and placebo in women having vvaginal and caesarean section births. Three arms include experimental treatment (IM TXA), reference treatment/active control (IV TXA), and placebo control (0.9% sodium chloride solution). Provision of treatment kit boxes required for 4 campaigns with approximately 10,000 patient packs per campaign. Recruitment period is 24 months - campaign approximately once every 6 months commencing March 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64f128db-8318-4633-9c60-3f438402ca2a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 9 Aug 2023 - 31 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,067,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,066,444 |
| 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 | LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC1E 7HT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Bloomsbury |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 33141310 - Syringes
- 33141320 - Medical needles
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 33621000 - Medicinal products for the blood and blood-forming organs
- 33621200 - Antihaemorrhagics
- 33698000 - Clinical products
- 39299100 - Glass ampoules
- 44617100 - Cartons
- 79920000 - Packaging and related services

## Release History

- 21 Aug 2023 at 15:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64f128db-8318-4633-9c60-3f438402ca2a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64f128db-8318-4633-9c60-3f438402ca2a
  21st August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40736&B=LSHTM
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104519
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

- http://www.lshtm.ac.uk

## Provenance

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