Tender

Aseptically Prepared Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Medicines

MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Apr 2026 at 09:48

Planning

12 Aug 2025 at 12:02

Planning

22 May 2025 at 09:24

Summary of the contracting process

The current tender process, initiated by the Mid South Essex NHS Foundation Trust, focuses on the procurement of aseptically prepared systemic anti-cancer therapy medicines. The tender, titled "Aseptically Prepared Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Medicines," is categorised under pharmaceutical products and covers multiple regions within the United Kingdom, including UKF, UKG, and UKJ. The procurement is at the tender stage with a submission deadline set for 11th May 2026. Managed by HealthTrust Europe LLP, this open procedure invites competitive bidding for a comprehensive framework agreement valued at £850,000,000. The award process involves both direct awards and mini-competitions amongst suppliers under applicable lots, with a framework agreement term extending to 30th August 2034.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, particularly those specialising in anti-cancer medicines. Companies capable of delivering batch or patient-specific aseptically prepared drugs, as well as those skilled in inventory management and compounded medicine supply, are poised to benefit. Small to medium-sized enterprises with a focus on delivering high-quality technical and cost-effective solutions will find this tender attractive. Additionally, businesses that can align their offerings with the national dose-banded tables and possess strong technical and commercial capabilities are likely to succeed in securing contracts under this framework agreement.

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Notice Title

Aseptically Prepared Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Medicines

Notice Description

This framework agreement is for the supply of a range of aseptically prepared, batch manufactured systemic anti-cancer therapy drugs in ready-to-administer presentations and agreed dose bands. The framework agreement will also cover the manufacturing and supply of patient specific systemic anti-cancer therapy drugs, CIVAs, and provisions for stock inventory management and supply of compounded systemic anti-cancer therapy.

Lot Information

Dose Banded Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Medicines

This Lot will cover the requirements for dose banded aseptically prepared systemic anti-cancer therapy medicines for adult and paediatric patients that can be supplied in batch or single units, and in line with National Dose Banded Tables where a specification exists.

Patient Specific Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Medicines

This Lot will cover the requirements for Patient Specific aseptically prepared anti-cancer therapy medicines in adult and paediatric patients.

CIVAS (Central Intravenous Additive Service)

This Lot covers the requirements for medicines used in CIVAs, and includes any preparation of medicine which is manipulated aseptically to create ready-to-use injectable medicine.

Stock Inventory Management and Supply of Compounded Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Medicines

This Lot covers the requirement for storage, warehousing, stock inventory management and stocking a range of batch systemic anti-cancer therapy medicines readily available for next-day or named day delivery.

Planning Information

Engagement will be conducted through meetings/in-person discussions/telephone discussions with potential primary providers who can supply Aseptically Prepared Dose Banded Medicines. The engagement excersise aims to establish the following: a. developing the authority’s requirements and approach to the procurement; b. designing the award criteria; c. preparing the tender notice and associated tender documents; d. identifying suppliers that may be able to supply the goods required; e. identifying likely contractual terms Interested parties, please reach out to Neli Raleva neli.raleva@htepg.com to schedule a meeting.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051cde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033144-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£850,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£850,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
12 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2034 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MID SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP

Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BASILDON
Postcode
SS16 5NL
Post Town
Southend-on-Sea
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

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