Prior information notice
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: UKF14
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 sent electronically to:
https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=81558&B=NTU
Tenders or requests to participate must be sent 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
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:
344 676.00
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
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF14
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:
344 676.00
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 Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
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
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
10/05/2024