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title: "Double Blind Pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial (BOAT)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046e40"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-10-30"
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# Double Blind Pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial (BOAT)

Buyer: THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046e40

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## Summary

The Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the provision of a Double Blind Pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial (BOAT) to Eramol (UK) Ltd. This trial, aimed at reducing exacerbations in bronchiectasis patients using azithromycin, falls under the pharmaceutical products category. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the contract, valued at approximately £312,354.95, was officially signed on 20th September 2024. The trust, located at Regent Point, Newcastle Upon Tyne, will conduct the trial over 24 months, with an optional extension of a further 12 months.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in clinical trials and pharmaceutical supplies, particularly those with expertise in advanced medical research and long-term antibiotic treatments. Companies able to provide innovative solutions and demonstrate a strong capacity for managing clinical trials within a healthcare setting would be well-suited to compete. The trust's focus on high-priority health initiatives implies potential future collaborations and tenders, fostering long-term business relationships and sector advancement.

## Notice

The Newcastle Upon Tyne NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the Provision of a Double Blind Pragmatic Randomised Controlled Trial: Bronchiectasis Optimising Azithromycin prevention Treatment to reduce exacerbations (BOAT) via open procedure to the supplier Eramol for 24 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Trust undertakes clinical trials within the main pharmacy departments with the responsibility for coordinating the dispensing process for the numerous commercial and non-commercial clinical trials conducted throughout the Newcastle Hospitals. The Pharmacy departing is currently reviewing the uncertainty about how best to use long-term antibiotics in people with Bronchiectasis to reduce the risk of future exacerbations.
Although guidelines are consistent in recommending azithromycin as the prophylactic antibiotic of choice, there are distinct differences between them, notably in eligibility criteria for azithromycin chemoprophylaxis, dose, and duration of treatment.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 month period

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035124-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £312,354 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE7 7DN |
| 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 | Dene & South Gosforth |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne North |
| Delivery location | TLC2 Northumberland, and Tyne and Wear |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERAMOL (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2024 at 09:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035124-2024
- 7 Jun 2024 at 10:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017699-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://eramol.com/
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.newcastle-hospitals.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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