---
title: "University of Aberdeen - Supply of Drug & Placebo for the Bisoprolol in COPD Study"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000469323"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2017-05-23"
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# University of Aberdeen - Supply of Drug & Placebo for the Bisoprolol in COPD Study

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000469323

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has initiated a procurement process titled "Supply of Drug & Placebo for the Bisoprolol in COPD Study," classified under the goods category and located in Aberdeen, UK. This open tender, which is now complete, aimed to secure a supplier for drug and placebo manufacture, packaging, and dispatch to a central clinical trials pharmacy for a five-year period starting from February 2017. The tender period concluded on 10 January 2017, preceded by an award period that began on the same date.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical and clinical trial sectors, particularly those specialising in drug manufacturing and logistics. Companies that are licensed by the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and have experience in managing large-scale clinical trial supplies would be particularly well-suited to compete for such contracts. Additionally, suppliers with a solid track record of compliance with good manufacturing practices are likely to be favoured, enhancing their potential for business growth in this field.

## Notice

Award of University of Aberdeen requirement for a supplier to provide drug & placebo manufacture, packaging and dispatch to a central clinical trials pharmacy in Aberdeen for a five year period from February 2017.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

University of Aberdeen requires a supplier to provide drug and placebo manufacture, packaging and dispatch to a central clinical trials pharmacy in Aberdeen for a five year period from February 2017. The estimated number of trial patients is 1600.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284016 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85121200 - Medical specialist services

## Release History

- 23 May 2017 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284016
- 2 Dec 2016 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC265739

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC265739&idx=7
  7th December 2016 - ESPD Document for AU16/20 Supply of Drug & Placebo for the Bisoprolol in COPD Study
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC265739&idx=9
  7th December 2016 - ESPD c/w OJEU ref Document for AU16/20 Supply of Drug & Placebo for the Bisoprolol in COPD Study
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC265739&idx=6
  7th December 2016 - ESPD
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC265739&idx=8
  7th December 2016 - ESPD Drug & Placebo complete with OJEU reference.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC265739&idx=2
  5th December 2016 - Instructions To Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC265739&idx=3
  5th December 2016 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC265739&idx=4
  5th December 2016 - Draft Ts & Cs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC265739&idx=5
  5th December 2016 - Invitation To Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC265739&idx=1
  5th December 2016 - Cover Letter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC265739
  University of Aberdeen - Supply of Drug & Placebo for the Bisoprolol in COPD Study - University of Aberdeen requires a supplier to provide drug & placebo manufacture, packaging and dispatch to a central clinical trials pharmacy in Aberdeen for a five year period from February 2017. The estimated number of trial patients is 1600
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284016
  University of Aberdeen - Supply of Drug & Placebo for the Bisoprolol in COPD Study - Award of University of Aberdeen requirement for a supplier to provide drug & placebo manufacture, packaging and dispatch to a central clinical trials pharmacy in Aberdeen for a five year period from February 2017.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000469323

## Provenance

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