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title: "Provision of Pharmaceutical Distribution Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000801207"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE"
published: "2025-06-19"
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# Provision of Pharmaceutical Distribution Services

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000801207

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## Summary

The University of Strathclyde is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the "Provision of Pharmaceutical Distribution Services." Located in Glasgow, the University aims to procure specialised courier services for the shipping of clinical trial materials to clinical centres both in the UK and internationally. This procurement falls under the services industry category, with specific attention to the education sector. The procurement process is identified with the tag "planning" and has a main procurement category of services, classified under CPV code 64120000. Relevant documents were published on 19th June 2025, and interested parties are encouraged to register their interest by 30th June 2025. The estimated value of the contract is £200,000, and it is part of a wider procurement framework covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender represents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical logistics and distribution, especially those with capabilities in managing temperature-controlled shipments and international logistics. Ideal candidates for this contract would be companies with a Wholesale Distribution Authorisation (WDA) and adherence to Good Distribution Practice (GDP) standards. Businesses with the expertise in providing comprehensive audit trails and risk assessments for international shipping routes could leverage this opportunity for growth by establishing a partnership with a prestigious academic institution like the University of Strathclyde. This contract could serve as a valuable addition to the portfolio of businesses aiming to expand their reach within the pharmaceutical logistics sector.

## Notice

Provision of specialist courier for shipping of clinical trial materials to clinical centres in the UK and worldwide

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The university is looking for a validated vendor for the shipping of clinical trial materials to clinical centres in the UK and worldwide. The supplier must be able to provide advice on international shipping including review of shipping documentation, deep frozen (

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532957 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Jun 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G1 1XU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532957

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532957&idx=1
  19th June 2025 - PIN Notice Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532957
  Provision of Pharmaceutical Distribution Services - Provision of specialist courier for shipping of clinical trial materials to clinical centres in the UK and worldwide

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801207
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=801207

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