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title: "Tender for the Supply and Provision of Clinical Trial Services- Packaging, Blinding, Labelling and Dispensing of Investigational Medicinal Product- Apixaban (Eliquis) and Placebo"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0507a8"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM"
published: "2025-04-25"
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# Tender for the Supply and Provision of Clinical Trial Services- Packaging, Blinding, Labelling and Dispensing of Investigational Medicinal Product- Apixaban (Eliquis) and Placebo

Buyer: THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0507a8

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## Summary

The University of Birmingham has initiated a public procurement process to tender for the supply of clinical trial services, specifically for the packaging, blinding, labelling, and dispensing of Apixaban (Eliquis) and a placebo. This project, at the planning stage, involves the distribution and delivery of investigational medicinal products for a blinded randomised control trial within the healthcare industry category. The procurement, classified under laboratory services, has a gross value of £600,000. The contract, suitable for SMEs, will start on 1st September 2025 and conclude on 31st July 2028, covering various regions across the United Kingdom. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 25th April 2025, with further communication expected the following day.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the pharmaceutical, clinical trials, or healthcare logistics sectors, particularly those offering laboratory services. Companies specialising in the distribution and repackaging of medicinal products will find this project an ideal avenue for growth, especially if they have experience with controlled trial environments. The open tender process allows for broad participation, favouring businesses ready to meet the high standards required for conducting clinical trials within academic institutions. This procurement is particularly inviting for SMEs looking to collaborate with a prestigious institution like the University of Birmingham and gain exposure in the UK healthcare market.

## Notice

The University of Birmingham invites tenders for supply of investigational medicinal product matched placebo. The University requires the purchase of the drug Apixaban, provision of a matched placebo, repackaging, labelling, distribution and delivery of tablets for a blinded randomised control trial.

### Planning Information

The clinical trials team conducted a request for quotation process to scope out potential costs. Several quotes were received back and due to the overall estimated value a decision was made to conduct an open tender process.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017040-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 26 Apr 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 2TT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 25 Apr 2025 at 12:44 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017040-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017040-2025
  25th April 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.birmingham.ac.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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