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title: "Impede-PKD Investigational drug trial"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-046f3b"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-02-28"
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# Impede-PKD Investigational drug trial

Buyer: SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-046f3b

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, involves the trial and supply of investigational medicinal products for the IMPEDE-PKD study. The project, titled "STH21643 IMPEDE-PKD Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) Tender," falls under the pharmacy services industry category. It requires the procurement and distribution of Metformin XR 500mg and a matching placebo to 35-40 NHS Trusts across the UK. Key procurement stages include planning, tendering, and awarding, with the contract running until the end of October 2028. The open procedure was utilised, adhering to the EU directives, and the project has successfully awarded the contract to Sharp Clinical Services (UK) Ltd on 13th February 2025, amounting to £400,000 GBP.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses involved in pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, and logistics. The demand for capable suppliers to deliver high-quality investigational products and distribution services to numerous NHS Trusts makes it ideal for companies with experience in clinical trial supplies. SME suppliers specialising in pharmacy services, especially those with a proven track record in managing trial drugs, are well-positioned to compete in this tender, enabling them to expand their market presence and contribute to significant clinical research initiatives. Additionally, maintaining compliance with GMP and GDP, and providing comprehensive supply chain solutions, are critical for successful participation in this procurement.

## Notice

MPEDE-PKD is a clinical trial looking to recruit 300 participants in the UK for a randomised placebo-controlled trial of Metformin XR 500mg. We are looking for bidders who have the capability to purchase or manufacture Metformin and an identical placebo, package and label them to our requirements and distribute to 35-40 NHS Trusts across the UK

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The objective of this procurement is to run an open tender process to award a supplier to deliver the supply of Investigational Medicinal Products and Placebo to 35-40 NHS Trusts across the UK, for the Trust in line with the requirements set out in Appendix A - Specification.
The duration of the contract is expected to run up to the end of October 2028.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007470-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | 4 Jul 2024 |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | £400,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £400,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S5 7AU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | Broomhill and Sharrow Vale |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE3 South Yorkshire, TLE32 Sheffield |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2025 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007470-2025
- 25 Jul 2024 at 11:00 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023185-2024
- 25 Jul 2024 at 10:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023175-2024
- 12 Jun 2024 at 07:46 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018100-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/ProSpend__CustomCommunitiesLogin
- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.atamis.co.uk/registration
- https://www.sth.nhs.uk
- https://www.sth.nhs.uk/
- https://www.theroyalcourtsofjustice.com

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