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title: "Manufacture and Testing of Orally Inhaled and Nasal Drug Formulations"
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# Manufacture and Testing of Orally Inhaled and Nasal Drug Formulations

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF BATH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d4aa17d8-14cd-419c-8cf2-b3925c206402

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## Summary

The University of Bath is currently conducting a tender titled "Manufacture and Testing of Orally Inhaled and Nasal Drug Formulations," which falls under the category of research laboratory services. Located in Bath, South West UK, this open procurement process has a closing date for submissions set for 23rd November 2020, with an estimated contract value of £375,232. The project's aim is to manufacture various dry powder inhalers and nasal spray formulations to assess their performance and properties, with the contract period commencing on 7th December 2020 and lasting until 3rd January 2022.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in pharmaceutical research, formulation development, and laboratory services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in producing inhalation and nasal drug formulations could find this procurement particularly relevant, allowing them to expand their operations and potentially establish long-term partnerships with a reputable academic institution. Companies specialising in research laboratory services and those with innovative drug delivery solutions are well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The University of Bath is planning to manufacture a number of dry powder inhaler formulations to evaluate their in vitro performance and microstructural properties, and several suspension nasal spray formulations to investigate their in vitro performance and microstructural properties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b4d6f85-5ac8-4d55-b266-a6715a45b491 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 7 Dec 2020 - 3 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,232 |
| 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 BATH |
| Locality | BATH |
| Post town | Bath |
| Postcode | BA2 7AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Electoral ward | Bathwick |
| Westminster constituency | Bath |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2020 at 13:35 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b4d6f85-5ac8-4d55-b266-a6715a45b491

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b4d6f85-5ac8-4d55-b266-a6715a45b491
  26th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Bath:-Research-laboratory-services./K8H3H4H37F
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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