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PR BHFT 0796 - Supply of Dose Banded Compounded Chemotherapy

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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Summary of the contracting process

The Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is actively seeking suppliers for a significant procurement under the title "PR BHFT 0796 - Supply of Dose Banded Compounded Chemotherapy." This tender pertains to the pharmaceutical products and services industry and is structured as a ranked framework open to multiple NHS trusts within the UK, notably in the South East. This public procurement process, currently in the tender stage, utilises an open procedure and is aimed at securing a substantial £10,350,000 contract divided into two lots: high and low volume chemotherapy products. Interested parties should note that the tender period concludes on 27th May 2026, with the award scheduled for commencement from 1st October 2026. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, supporting the transparency and competitiveness of the contract.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for pharmaceutical companies, particularly those specialising in chemotherapy products, to establish or expand their footprint within the NHS supply chain. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are especially encouraged to apply, as suitability criteria include provisions for these types of organisations. The framework is designed not only to consolidate supply across several Trusts but also ensures flexibility in maintaining incumbent supplier relationships, thus providing new entrants the necessary platform to showcase their value propositions in a competitive, well-supported environment. With a focus on quality, price, and social value, this tender is particularly attractive to firms with robust technical capabilities and a commitment to high standards within pharmaceutical manufacturing and delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PR BHFT 0796 - Supply of 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: High Volume Products - 7 molecules / all brands Lot 2: Low Volume Products - 22 molecules / all brands The ranked framework will be open to the participating Trusts of the South East Pharmacy Procurement Service (SEPPS) as follows: 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 also 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 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 Supplies

Anticipated High Volume Supplies

Options: No options

Lot 2 - Low Volume Supplies

Anticipated Low Volume Supplies

Options: No options

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0687df
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042015-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

85149000 - Pharmacy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,625,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,625,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
2026-07-27

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Bullbrook
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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