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title: "Supply of Aseptically Prepared Dose Banded Medicines"
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buyer: "HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST (\"UHCW\")"
published: "2022-01-07"
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# Supply of Aseptically Prepared Dose Banded Medicines

Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW")  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b553f4f0-ce2f-45da-9980-46ed5921729f

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## Summary

The procurement process involves HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) acting as agent for the University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, seeking suppliers for the "Supply of Aseptically Prepared Dose Banded Medicines". This initiative is classified under pharmaceutical products and spans the UK and associated territories. The tender period is currently open, ending on 14 February 2022. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2022, lasting for an initial period of two years, with a potential extension of up to 24 months, encompassing a total value of £3.5 billion, under an open procurement method.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, to expand their product offerings and client base. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the procurement is designed to encourage their participation. Companies capable of supplying batch manufactured anti-cancer chemotherapy drugs in compliant formats stand to benefit greatly from this framework agreement, potentially securing long-term contracts that align with national specifications.

## Notice

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 will also cover the manufacturing and supply of patient specific chemotherapy. All chemotherapy doses will be based on the National Dose Banded Chemotherapy Standardised Product Specifications and National Dose Banding Tables, where a specification exists. The duration of the framework agreement will be two (2) years initial period with the option of extending for up to twenty four (24) months, at HealthTrust Europe's discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a480fd71-0292-4892-b7f8-514e9be1a62b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Jan 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,500,000,000 |
| 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 | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING AS AGENT FOR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE NHS TRUST ("UHCW") |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 7 Jan 2022 at 16:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a480fd71-0292-4892-b7f8-514e9be1a62b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a480fd71-0292-4892-b7f8-514e9be1a62b
  7th January 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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