---
title: "Manufacture of Sodium Dichloroacetate Capsules"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829163"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-04-10"
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# Manufacture of Sodium Dichloroacetate Capsules

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829163

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has awarded a contract to Catalent Nottingham Limited for the manufacture of Sodium Dichloroacetate Capsules to support clinical studies. This procurement falls under the education sector and involves the supply of goods, specifically pharmaceuticals. The procurement process, categorized under the CPV code 33000000, was conducted using a limited method due to the proprietary nature of the drug's active ingredient, resulting in a direct award without prior competition. The contract, valued at £192,482, was signed on 10th April 2026, with the delivery location specified at the University of Edinburgh in the UKM75-Edinburgh region.

This tender represents a significant growth opportunity for pharmaceutical manufacturers with capabilities to engage in clinical study support. Businesses possessing technical expertise in producing proprietary drugs, particularly those with existing confidential agreements in place, are well-suited to participate in similar opportunities. Such tenders can help enterprises expand their portfolio and establish or maintain key partnerships with prestigious institutions like the University of Edinburgh. Although this specific contract has already been awarded, understanding the procurement dynamics in specialised technical goods markets can guide businesses in pursuing future opportunities within the education sector and public health-related projects.

## Notice

The University plans to award Catalent Nottingham Limited the contract for the Manufacture of Sodium Dichloroacetate Capsules to support clinical studies.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The university intends to award the contract for the manufacture of drugs to support clinical studies. The drug manufacturer has a confidential disclosure agreement (CDA) with Catalent Nottingham in the UK.

### Procurement Information

Due to the proprietary nature of the drug's active ingredient and the manufacturer's sole relationship with the supplier, competition is absent for technical reasons.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553663 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £192,482 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CATALENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553663

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553663
  Manufacture of Sodium Dichloroacetate Capsules - The University plans to award Catalent Nottingham Limited the contract for the Manufacture of Sodium Dichloroacetate Capsules to support clinical studies.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=829163
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829163

## Provenance

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