Published date: 9 February 2026

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 6 March 2026, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 33000000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£151,000

Procurement reference

tender_517390/1550917

Published date

9 February 2026

Closing date

6 March 2026

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

30 June 2026

Contract end date

31 December 2029

Contract type

Supply contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

MRC Sleep Study - Purchase of IMP to include the following activities:

- Support with regulatory approvals (preparation of IMPD)
- Sourcing of Trazodone 100mg tablets & Zolpidem 5mg tablets
- Over-encapsulation of active products & Manufacture of matched
placebo capsules)
- Packaging of products in to bottles, designing and providing blinded labels in accordance with Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 and the 2025 Amendment to Regulations
- Hold appropriate MIA(IMP) authorisation
- QP Certification for use in the UK
- Storage & Distribution to UK Pharmacy
- Ensure full traceability of materials and processes, including batch release certificates and audit trails
- Conducting such work as instructed, and in accordance with any relevant protocol / policy / work-instruction, for the duration of the contract.
- Compliance with Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) Regulations 2004 and the 2025 Amendment to Regulations when they are applied in April 2026 plus any other applicable regulatory requirements

More information

Links

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Louise Parton

Address

4th Floor, Augustine's Courtyard, Orchard Lane, Bristol, BS1 5DS
Bristol
BS1 5DS
England

Email

louise.parton@bristol.ac.uk