--- title: "NHS Framework Agreement for Aseptically Prepared Cytotoxic Medicines and Monoclonal Antibodies for the Treatment of Cancer (Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0765c867-813e-47be-9810-a64e99e63cc6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0765c867-813e-47be-9810-a64e99e63cc6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0765c867-813e-47be-9810-a64e99e63cc6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0765c867-813e-47be-9810-a64e99e63cc6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2023-10-27" --- # NHS Framework Agreement for Aseptically Prepared Cytotoxic Medicines and Monoclonal Antibodies for the Treatment of Cancer (Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0765c867-813e-47be-9810-a64e99e63cc6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0765c867-813e-47be-9810-a64e99e63cc6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0765c867-813e-47be-9810-a64e99e63cc6.json) ## Summary The NHS England is inviting tenders for a framework agreement for aseptically prepared cytotoxic medicines and monoclonal antibodies for the treatment of cancer. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 1st December 2023. The contract period will run from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2028, covering regions in the East of England, London, North of England, and South East. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, offering a substantial opportunity to businesses in the pharmaceutical products industry. This tender by NHS England presents a significant business growth opportunity for pharmaceutical companies specialising in cytotoxic medicines and monoclonal antibodies for cancer treatment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. Interested parties are required to register and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal before the deadline of 1st December 2023, 13:00 GMT. The framework agreement's total value is £624 million GBP, providing a lucrative opportunity for businesses looking to supply pharmaceutical products to NHS England. ## Notice NHS Framework Agreement for Aseptically Prepared Cytotoxic Medicines and Monoclonal Antibodies for the Treatment of Cancer (Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) Tender Reference: CM/PHR/22/5686/01 Period of framework agreement: 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2028 (covering regions East of England, London, North of England and South East). Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6800212d-7fe3-47d8-9392-f1cdfc1a94e8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 27 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 1 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £624,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND | | Locality | RUNCORN | | Post town | Warrington | | Postcode | WA7 2ES | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside | | Local authority | Halton | | Electoral ward | Halton Lea | | Westminster constituency | Runcorn and Helsby | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLI London, TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products ## Release History - 27 Oct 2023 at 12:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6800212d-7fe3-47d8-9392-f1cdfc1a94e8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6800212d-7fe3-47d8-9392-f1cdfc1a94e8 27th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/af2b7c49-237e-4206-91ed-81ed5cb5d8e7 Document No. 04f - Labelling and Packaging of Unlicensed Medicines (Specials) - Best Practice Guidance for the NHS - December 2021 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ad1ce8b0-3881-416a-9dee-ecd7d9a1f5c2 Document No. 07a - Aseptically Prepared Specials and Manufacturing Assessments - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/798baffc-c949-4636-ac54-b48b38f7299c Document No. 04a - Conformance Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74abb6ba-73a7-4712-935b-f7231583ff7e Document No. 04e - Management of Supply Issues - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ab984df-e38a-498b-842f-ed8f4bd9b8be Document No. 04g - Standard Protocol for Deriving and Assessment of Stability Part 1 Aseptic Preparations (Small Molecules) - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94d20fb5-10d9-4a4a-8423-b7fb32c7af8d Document No. 01 - Invitation to offer covering letter 5686 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a2e24fd9-cb2a-4fd8-9ff6-7562706fa876 Document No. 02 - Terms of offer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0ec5420e-b92e-4fe9-8efc-bcc690e0912e Document No. 03 - Framework Agreement and Terms and Conditions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f2286dd7-58d1-4ae6-a819-bec83fff3cb1 Document No. 04b - Performance Specification - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/130a52b4-4ca5-4651-86c6-1611863382d6 Document No. 04c - Management Information - Template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/27d3d91a-7a88-4fad-80c7-9d920aa57fca Document No. 04d - KPI Reporting Tool - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd2c9e98-035a-423f-80dd-1cb3a961e7b6 Document No. 05 - Offer Schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c88ee51a-c81d-49d5-884f-5602f08e8ce3 Document No. 07b - Basket of Goods - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9830fff0-df3d-4851-a671-4dbeac4eff27 Document No. 09 - Participating Authorities - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/aa67a82d-8b87-43ec-bcad-a958330c2a32 Document No. 04h - Standard Protocol for Deriving and Assessment of Stability Part 2 Biopharmaceuticals - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ba731654-60bb-4b70-b3db-ceba33e465df Document No. 04j - Protocols for the Integrity Testing of Syringes - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47b36bfd-9e67-4753-a456-404f5d42f318 Document No. 06b - Call-Off Order Form - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5693440c-e8e0-4a61-9d13-2833ad118a24 Document No. 08 - Confidential information schedule - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b501576c-695c-4b34-a6bb-c78ca4614165 Document No. 06 - Form of offer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a9d2cd54-9b11-4839-a96e-7f1d0ea92ba6 Document No. 06a - Call-Off Award Procedure ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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