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title: "Clinical Trial Manufacturing and Distribution Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0458a3"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)"
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# Clinical Trial Manufacturing and Distribution Services

Buyer: NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0458a3

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## Summary

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is undertaking a competitive procurement process for Clinical Trial Manufacturing and Distribution Services, focusing on the manufacturing and distribution of fluoxetine (20mg) and a matching placebo. The tender, titled "Clinical Trial Manufacturing and Distribution Services", falls under the Pharmaceutical products category and is structured as a competitive procedure with negotiation. The procurement phase is complete as of March 2025 with the contract awarded to Sharp Clinical Services UK Ltd. The primary locations for delivery include regions across England and Wales such as UKF14, UKL, UKK, UKJ, and others. Key dates included the initial tender publication in August 2024 and subsequent updates through October, impacting submission requirements and terms.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specializing in pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution, particularly those with expertise in clinical trials. Companies with certifications in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP), as well as manufacturers with UK QP release on MIA IMP license, are well-positioned to compete. The procurement method's selective nature, combined with standards for regulatory compliance and service delivery, ensures a clear growth path for capable SMEs to expand their footprint in the pharmaceutical sector. Successful suppliers must meet stringent criteria for technical compliance, service delivery, and sustainability, besides competitive pricing, thereby promoting robust business development and sector credibility.

## Notice

Nottingham Trent University required Clinical Trial Manufacturing and Distribution Services for manufacturing and distribution of fluoxetine (20mg) and a matching placebo.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Nottingham Trent University required Clinical Trial Manufacturing and Distribution Services for manufacturing and distribution of fluoxetine (20mg) and a matching placebo.

Options: Extension to initial contract period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011763-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive procedure with negotiation |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | 16 Jun 2024 |
| Award date | 1 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £345,000 |
| Lots value | £345,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £344,676 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NOTTINGHAM TRENT UNIVERSITY (NTU) |
| Locality | NOTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Nottingham |
| Postcode | NG1 4FQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF14 Nottingham |
| Local authority | Nottingham |
| Electoral ward | St. Ann's |
| Westminster constituency | Nottingham East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLF14 Nottingham, TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 64120000 - Courier services
- 64121000 - Multi-modal courier services

## Release History

- 28 Mar 2025 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011763-2025
- 3 Aug 2024 at 07:34 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024409-2024
- 2 Aug 2024 at 06:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024231-2024
- 24 May 2024 at 10:49 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016433-2024
- 10 May 2024 at 11:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014973-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=84284&B=NTU
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/128806
- https://www.ntu.ac.uk/
- https://www.sharpservices.com/

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