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Dose banded compounded chemotherapy

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

20 Apr 2026 at 10:16

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 17:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority, initiated a procurement process titled "Dose Banded Compounded Chemotherapy". The procurement, classified under pharmaceutical products and pharmacy services in the United Kingdom, proceeded through an open procedure framework agreement. Though initially planned for multiple lots, the tender’s announcement on 16 February 2026 indicated active engagement with suppliers in the Thames Valley and Wessex regions. The procurement reached the award stage by 15 June 2026, but was later cancelled on 20 April 2026 due to the term needing reduction to accommodate a potential alternative supply arrangement.

This tender presented an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical products and pharmacy services, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of meeting technical compliance and social value criteria. While the tender encompassed high-volume and low-volume lots, the open notice highly encouraged new entrants to engage with the pharmaceutical supply chain. As the ranks within the framework allowed flexibility for supplier substitution, businesses capable of sustaining continuity in patient care would find significant growth potential. The planned framework for multiple NHS trusts across the southern region of England further broadened access for suitable businesses, enhancing competitive participation and facilitating market entry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dose banded compounded chemotherapy

Notice Description

Pharmacy Procurement Contract - A ranked framework for the supply and delivery of Supply of Dose banded compounded chemotherapy split into 2 lots: Lot 1: Products - 7 molecules / all brands Lot 2: Products - 13 molecules / all brands The ranked framework will be open to the participating Trusts of the South East Pharmacy Procurement Service (SEPPS): Thames Valley and Wessex (TV&W) 1. Ashford and St Peters Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 2. Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 3. Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust 4. Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust 5. East Kent Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 6. East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust 7. Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust 8. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 9. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 10. Isle of Wight NHS Trust 11. Kent Community Health NHS Trust 12. Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust 13. Medway NHS Foundation Trust 14. Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 15. Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust 16. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust * 17. Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust 18. Queen Victoria Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust 19. Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust 20. Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust 21. Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust 22. Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust 23. Sussex Community NHS Trust 24. Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust 25. University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust 26. University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust This framework will be available for use by Trusts in East of England and London regions, but the volumes for these regions have not been included for adjudication as part of the tender process. SEC Trusts can utilise this tender for products or services not covered by the National unlicensed aseptically prepared cytotoxic medicines and Dose banded compounded chemotherapy framework via MPSC. Please note: we did not publish a preliminary market engagement notice (UK2) for the following reasons: - we are not seeking to further develop our requirements or procurement approach. - we have procured similar supply arrangements via the Open procedure and deployed similar conditions of participation and award criteria. These have yielded good results previously. - we have already prepared our tender pack (see attached), that detail standard NHS contractual terms which have been found to be acceptable to the supply chain. - we understand the likely suppliers who will be interested but the open notice approach gives opportunity to others looking to enter the Dose banded compounded chemotherapy supply market

Lot Information

Lot 1 - High Volume

Expected High Volume Demand

Lot 2 - Low Volume

Expected Low Volume Demand

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065564
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035478-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,250,000,000 Over £10B
Lots Value
£17,250,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2027-07-06

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 2UT
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Bullbrook
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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