Planning

D101 - Framework for the Supply of Dose Banded Chemotherapy Products

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

08 May 2025 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the supply of dose-banded chemotherapy products. The healthcare provider is seeking to establish a framework agreement for aseptically prepared, batch-manufactured anti-cancer drugs in ready-to-administer forms. The procurement process involves a closed/open framework, as detailed in the pre-market engagement meetings scheduled for 12th and 19th June 2025. Interested suppliers will be able to partake in discussions related to key specifications, product lists, bidding processes, and the proposed award criteria. This initiative falls under the pharmaceutical products industry category and is located in Derby, United Kingdom, with a future notice anticipated on 22nd September 2025. The total estimated contract value is £18,000,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors to expand their operations by providing crucial medication to a leading NHS Trust. Companies with experience in manufacturing and supplying chemotherapy drugs, particularly those familiar with the National Dose Banded Chemotherapy Standards, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses benefit from the possibility of framework agreements, which can secure long-term partnerships and steady demand streams, potentially up to 2030 inclusive of renewals. Engaging in the pre-market meetings could provide valuable insights into the procurement expectations and requirements, thus favourably positioning participants for the tendering phase.

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Notice Title

D101 - Framework for the Supply of Dose Banded Chemotherapy Products

Notice Description

The Tender is to establish a framework agreement for the supply of a range of aseptically prepared, batch manufactured anti-cancer chemotherapy drugs in ready-to-administer presentations and agreed dose bands. The framework agreement may also cover the manufacturing and supply of patient specific chemotherapy., depending of the outcome of the Pre-Market Engagement discussions. Chemotherapy doses will be based on the National Dose Banded Chemotherapy Standardised Product Specifications and National Dose Banding Tables, where a specification exists.

Planning Information

Pre-Market Engagement Meetings will be held on Thursday 12th June and Thursday 19th June 2025 on Microsoft Teams Times are - 0930 hours to 1100 hours Suppliers are only required to attend one session but may attend both if they so wish but the content will be the same. The purpose of the Pre-Market Engagement Meeting will be to: 1. Key Specification Points 2. Discuss the initial Product List 3. Bidding Process i.e. Closed/Open Framework 4. Proposed Award Criteria 5. Attendees feedback Please email jane brailsford at jane.brailsford1@nhs.net to select your slot from the above and a Teams Meeting invitation will be sent out. A record of all discussions will be shared with all bidders at Tender stage. The initial specification and product list will be sent out 2 weeks in advance of the dates.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050f22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019839-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Jane Brailsford
Contact Email
jane.brailsford1@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DERBY
Postcode
DE22 3NE
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Littleover
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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