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title: "Framework for QC Analytical Testing Requirements - AWARD"
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# Framework for QC Analytical Testing Requirements - AWARD

Buyer: CPI (CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-754b8e34-a5b1-42a0-b79d-5434f7aba660

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Framework for QC Analytical Testing Requirements - AWARD" has been completed by CPI (Centre for Process Innovation) located in Redcar, United Kingdom. This process falls under the industry category of Analysis Services (CPV code 71620000) and covers analytical services for drug substances and drug products required for early-phase clinical trials. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure with the contract awarded on 28 April 2025. The contract period is set to run from 25 April 2025 to 24 April 2029, offering services delivery across multiple regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Europe, among others.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in analytical services tailored to the pharmaceutical industry, particularly those adept in handling early-phase clinical trials. It is especially suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given their encouraged participation. Successful suppliers, such as Assured Micro and CatSci, were awarded contracts worth a total of £10,000,000, indicating a substantial investment in skilled services. Companies with robust capabilities in quality control testing are well-positioned to capitalise on such opportunities for business expansion in both domestic and international markets.

## Notice

You are invited to submit a tender for the following requirements; analytical services for multiple modalities drug substances and drug products required for early phase clinical trials. This tender is to cover the analytical services required for release analysis of drug substance (DS) and drug product (DP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e48917b-cad4-4b63-ae75-b74e3010f2c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,000,000 |
| 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 | CPI (CENTRE FOR PROCESS INNOVATION) |
| Locality | REDCAR |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS10 4RF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Electoral ward | Dormanstown |
| Westminster constituency | Redcar |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ASSURED MICRO; CATSCI; ITS TESTING SERVICES (UK; READING SCIENTIFIC SERVICES; SGS UNITED KINGDOM; WICKHAM MICRO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 12 Aug 2025 at 12:27 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e48917b-cad4-4b63-ae75-b74e3010f2c7
- 12 Aug 2025 at 12:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e48917b-cad4-4b63-ae75-b74e3010f2c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e48917b-cad4-4b63-ae75-b74e3010f2c7
  12th August 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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