The verdict in three sentences
For a pharmaceutical contract manufacturer with 150 to 250 employees, a bilingual corporate website redesign costs EUR 18,000 to 32,000 excluding VAT in Germany or France in 2026. Sponsor laboratories judge a CDMO on three things visible online: quantified industrial capacity, up-to-date certifications and how easy it is to submit a request for quotation. The real scheduling risk is not technical: it is the quality and regulatory review of content, which often adds 3 to 4 weeks.
2026 price ranges for a pharmaceutical CDMO website
A sourcing manager at a pharma company reviews 4 to 6 CDMO websites on average before sending a quotation request. The site must therefore answer key questions in under two minutes: dosage forms, volumes, equipment, regulatory status, past inspections.
| Scope | 2026 budget excl. VAT | Timeline | For whom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple visual refresh, 15 pages, one language | EUR 9,000 to 13,000 | 8 weeks | CDMO under 50 staff |
| Corporate redesign, 25 to 35 pages | EUR 18,000 to 24,000 | 12 weeks | Single plant, 100 to 200 staff |
| Corporate redesign, two languages + RFQ | EUR 24,000 to 32,000 | 14 to 16 weeks | GMP-certified exporting CDMO |
| Multi-plant site + client portal | EUR 35,000 to 60,000 | 5 to 7 months | Group with several plants |
| Second language | + 20 % | + 2 weeks | Specialised pharma translation |
The modules that drive the quote
| Module | Estimated cost excl. VAT | Value for sponsors |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial capacity pages | EUR 3,000 to 5,000 | Solids, liquids, sterile, annual volumes |
| Certifications and audits page | EUR 1,200 | GMP, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BfArM and FDA inspections |
| Qualified RFQ form | EUR 2,000 | Dosage form, volume, timeline, secure attachments |
| Virtual tour or production line video | EUR 2,500 to 6,000 | Builds trust before the on-site audit |
| Editorial approval workflow | EUR 1,500 | Quality, regulatory, management sign-off |
| Maintenance and hosting | EUR 250 to 400 per month | Security, backups, updates |
The RFQ form deserves special care. A generic « Contact us » form produces vague requests. A qualified form asks for the dosage form, estimated annual volume, development stage (development, clinical, commercial) and target transfer date. Sales receives a usable request and answers within 48 h instead of 2 weeks of back-and-forth.
Content governance and compliance
In pharma, every public claim may be read by an auditor. Capacities shown must match the scope of the manufacturing authorisation, and certifications must stay current. The CMS therefore needs distinct roles: marketing writer, quality assurance reviewer, regulatory affairs approver. Setting up this workflow costs about EUR 1,500 but avoids an urgent correction after a client audit.
Mini case study
Thomas, business development director of a 180-employee CDMO on the outskirts of Berlin, approves a bilingual redesign with a qualified RFQ for EUR 27,000 excl. VAT and EUR 320 a month of maintenance. His team receives 25 requests a year, 30 % of them usable. With the new form, the goal is 40 requests and 45 % usable, i.e. 18 qualified projects instead of 7.5. An average manufacturing contract is worth EUR 400,000 in annual revenue at a 12 % margin. One extra signed contract generates EUR 48,000 of margin, almost twice the cost of the redesign.
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FAQ
Why does a pharma website redesign take 12 to 16 weeks?
Development takes about 8 weeks, but review by quality assurance and regulatory affairs often adds 3 to 4 weeks. Building this loop into the schedule from day one prevents slippage.
Should production volumes be shown on the site?
Yes, as ranges, for example 50 to 500 million tablets a year. Sponsors filter on capacity first, and a site without figures is often dismissed.
How much does the second language cost?
About 20 % of the total budget, i.e. EUR 4,000 to 6,000 for a 30-page site. Translation should be done by a specialised pharma translator, not by a machine tool alone.
Are RFQ form attachments secure?
They must be: encrypted storage, restricted access and deletion after 12 months. This level of security is included in the EUR 2,000 RFQ module.
What maintenance budget should we plan?
EUR 250 to 400 a month for security updates, backups and 2 to 4 hours of changes. That is EUR 3,000 to 4,800 a year, to include in the initial budget.
Let's scope your project. We define capacity pages, certifications, RFQ and the approval workflow for a EUR 18,000 to 32,000 redesign delivered in 12 to 16 weeks. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
