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title: "(NU/1257) Clinical Trial Unit or Contracted Research Organisation to set up and manage Vision DMD Phase 2b and extension study"
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# (NU/1257) Clinical Trial Unit or Contracted Research Organisation to set up and manage Vision DMD Phase 2b and extension study

Buyer: NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-989673a5-c903-48f8-ae81-eaf4c1fa503c

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## Summary

The Newcastle University is currently undertaking an open procurement process for the contract titled "(NU/1257) Clinical Trial Unit or Contracted Research Organisation to set up and manage Vision DMD Phase 2b and extension study". This tender falls under the industry category of research and development services, and the procurement process is in the active tender stage. The submission deadline for bids is set for 22nd March 2017, with the contract period commencing on 17th April 2017 and lasting until 30th November 2020. There are four geographical lots available, covering locations in the UK, Australia, Israel, and Sweden, with an estimated value of £800,000 and a minimum value of £640,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in clinical trial management or research services, particularly Contracted Research Organisations (CROs) and Clinical Trial Units (CTUs) with experience in handling complex studies. Companies capable of operating in diverse geographical regions and with a proven track record in managing clinical trials would be ideally suited to participate. This initiative could enhance market presence and foster partnerships in the evolving sector of medical research, particularly in the context of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) studies.

## Notice

This is an EU Open Tender. The scope of this contract relates specifically to the Phase 2b Randomized, Double-blind, Parallel Placebo- and Active-controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Vamorolone in Ambulatory Boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) and the extension study that will follow this. A registered Clinical Trial Unit (CTU) or Contracted Research Organisation (CRO) is required to set up and manage the clinical trial at sites in [UK/Australia/Israel/Sweden]. The CTU / CRO will be carrying out delegated duties on behalf of the sponsor, ReveraGen, but will be receiving payments for these duties from the Vision-DMD Horizon 2020 grant, coordinated by Newcastle University. This contract consists of 4 separate geographical Lots: Lot 1: UK Lot 2: Australia Lot 3: Israel Lot 4: Sweden

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e28e25-6c8c-44f9-92ee-e94c9209aa9e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Apr 2017 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE1 7RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Monument |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2017 at 09:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e28e25-6c8c-44f9-92ee-e94c9209aa9e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e28e25-6c8c-44f9-92ee-e94c9209aa9e
  20th February 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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