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End to end CDMO services for the importation, encapsulation and distribution of T3S and Placebo for the LIONNS-D2 Trial

Cardiff University

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Cardiff University

Buyer Address: Procurement Services, Cardiff, UKL22, CF24 4HQ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: rower4@cardiff.ac.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
421000.0 GBP
Gross: 421000 GBP
Published
16 Jan 2026, 17:31
Deadline
30 Jan 2026, 23:59
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The School of Medicine successfully applied for a UKRI grant to investigate in a randomised controlled trial (RCT), a new IMP (investigational medicinal product) called Triiodothyronine sulphate (T3S) in hypothyroid subjects with a gene difference in a thyroid related enzyme called deiodinase 2 (D2). We are looking for a CDMO to (i) Import and QP sign off T3S and matched placebo tablets obtained from Ardena, Pamplona, Spain who will manufacture these to GMP standards; (ii) over encapsulate commercially secured L-thyroxine (LT4 ) and matched placebo capsules; (iii) store T3S and matched placebo obtained from Ardena, and over encapsulated LT4 and matched placebo; (iv) label T3S, LT4 and respective placebo packs for distribution to trial subjects; (v) distribute T3S and matched placebo and over encapsulated LT4 and matched placebo packs to trial pharmacy (Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Wales).

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004093-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 421,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 421,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-04-20T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-10-11T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (60%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Responsible Procurement (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Pricing (30%)

Documents

Document Description: PLEASE NOTE - Returning of a SIGNED COPY of the attached NDA is required to gain access to the tender on our portal. Please ensure an NDA is sent to the below email addresses without delay to allow us to add your organisation to the tender activity. NDAs returned per the linked PPN UK4 notice will automatically qualify for access to this tender, a second NDA for those who have already returned an NDA is not required. Once received, you will be added to the portal to review documentation and submit a bid. Please note, we can only add organisations who have an account on our portal, please ensure you have registered, otherwise we will be unable to add you until this is done. Return of NDA - rower4@cardiff.ac.uk procurement@cardiff.ac.uk Portal - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/cardiffuniversity/aspx/Home

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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