Scope
Description
The purpose of this project is to appoint a supplier to handle the receipt of clinical trial Investigational Medicinal Product (IMP) from manufacturer, import, labelling, and distribution to the in-country sites/teams.
The trial will be running in Brazil and Ghana and involves two oral drugs. Initial dose will be delivered to remote community clinic or ambulance vehicle (field) and subsequent doses stored and given from the hospital site during the participant admission.
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Total value (estimated)
- £460,000 excluding VAT
- £460,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 1 August 2028
- Possible extension to 1 August 2030
- 5 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
6.3.The Contract may be extended beyond the Initial Term on a maximum of 2 (two) occasions, for a period of up to 1 (one) year on each occasion (each a "Renewal Period") at LSTM's sole discretion, by LSTM giving the Contractor not less than 1 (one) months' notice prior to the expiry of the Initial Term or the Renewal Period (as applicable).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 33698000 - Clinical products
- 79920000 - Packaging and related services
- 79921000 - Packaging services
Contract locations
- BR - Brazil
- GH - Ghana
- UKD72 - Liverpool
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
n/a
Technical ability conditions of participation
n/a
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
27 June 2025, 6:00pm
Tender submission deadline
4 July 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
26 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| As stated in Tender documentation | Quality | 70% |
| As stated in Tender documentation | Price | 30% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZC-7999-ZGYT
Pembroke Place, Liverpool
Liverpool
L3 5QA
United Kingdom
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government