UK

Prior information notice

Information

Published

Expire date: 12/06/2024

External Reference: 2024-537469

FTS Reference: 2024-014973

Prior information notice

Prior information notice

Supplies

This notice aims at reducing time limits for receipt of tenders

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1)

Name and addresses

Nottingham Trent University (NTU)
GB 277399933
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ
UK
Contact person: Mark Lucas
Telephone: +44 1158488747
E-mail: mark.lucas@ntu.ac.uk
NUTS code:  UKF14 -  Nottingham
Internet address(es):
Main address: https://www.ntu.ac.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/128806

I.2)

Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.3)

Communication

Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at:  
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=81558&B=NTU
Additional information can be obtained from
the abovementioned address:  
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
electronically via:  https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=81558&B=NTU
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted
to the abovementioned address
I.4)

Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law
I.5)

Main activity

Education

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Clinical Trial Manufacturing and Distribution Services
Reference number:  NTU/24/2615/ML
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

33600000  -  Pharmaceutical products
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

Nottingham Trent University is conducting preliminary market research to understand the capabilities and services available in the pharmaceutical sector that can support an upcoming clinical trial. This pre-market engagement aims to gather information from qualified suppliers in two distinct areas: manufacturing and distribution of fluoxetine (20mg) and a matching placebo. Responses to this request will inform our procurement strategy and may lead to a formal invitation to tender.
II.1.5)

Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 344676.00  GBP
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

33600000  -  Pharmaceutical products
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKF14 -  Nottingham
Main site or place of performance:  
England and Wales
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

Nottingham Trent University is conducting preliminary market research to understand the capabilities and services available in the pharmaceutical sector that can support an upcoming clinical trial. This pre-market engagement aims to gather information from qualified suppliers in two distinct areas: manufacturing and distribution of fluoxetine (20mg) and a matching placebo. Responses to this request will inform our procurement strategy and may lead to a formal invitation to tender.
II.2.5)

Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6)

Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 344676.00  GBP
II.2.7)

Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no
II.3)

Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

17/06/2024

Section III: Legal, economic, financial and technical information

III.1)

Conditions for participation

III.1.1)

Suitability to pursue the professional activity, including requirements relating to enrolment on professional or trade registers

List and brief description of conditions:  Suitably regulated, accredited and licensed suppliers
III.1.2)

Economic and financial standing

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3)

Technical and professional ability

Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.2)

Conditions related to the contract

III.2.2)

Contract performance conditions

TBC
III.2.3)

Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract

Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : yes
IV.2)

Administrative information

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.2)

Information about electronic workflows

Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK

VI.4.2)

Body responsible for mediation procedures

The Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK

VI.4.4)

Service from which information about the review procedure may be obtained

Royal Courts of Justice
Strand
London
WC2A 2LL
UK