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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 · Education

In brief

Cardiff University awarded medical supplies and research work to Simbec-Orion Group Ltd on 11 September 2026.

The notice gives a value of £421,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 18 months, starting 20 April 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

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What the notice says

Award notice for the above CDMO services tender. Previous description as follows - 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).

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Simbec-Orion Group Ltd
3 bids received
£212,473
Awarded 11 September 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 077733-2025
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 004093-2026
  3. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 088836-2026

About the buyer

Cardiff UniversityLast 12 months

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From notice 077733-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 27 November 2025, last updated 18 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 27 September 2026.