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    ContractsDrug Discovery and Commercialisation Consultancy Services
    Awarded contract

    Drug Discovery and Commercialisation Consultancy Services

    Awarded
    £286.4k
    Published 28 Oct 2026

    University of Edinburgh seeks specialist consultancy support for drug discovery advancement, spinout creation, and commercial product development.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· ScotlandPublished 28 Oct 2026· 4 days agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £286.4k
    Published 28 Oct 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £286,440
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Not published
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Scotland

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
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      Future Bio Consulting Ltd
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 4 days ago.

    28 October 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The University of Edinburgh is seeking specialized drug discovery and development consultancy services. The successful consultant will provide expert guidance on advancing drug discovery research, supporting the establishment of university spinout companies, and navigating the commercialisation pathway. Services should include strategic advice on intellectual property protection, funding strategies, market analysis, regulatory requirements, and business development to help translate research innovations into viable commercial products. Experience with academic-industry partnerships and knowledge of the pharma/biotech sector is essential.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.

    In research innovation, University Of Edinburgh has awarded 1 contract to 1 supplier.

    Who wins here
    1. Future Bio Consulting Ltd1× · 100%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-079209

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    University Of Edinburgh
    Sector
    Research & Innovation