---
title: "D101 - Framework for the Supply of Dose Banded Chemotherapy Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050f21"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-05-08"
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# D101 - Framework for the Supply of Dose Banded Chemotherapy Products

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050f21

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is initiating a procurement process in the planning stage for the establishment of a framework for the supply of dose-banded chemotherapy products. The focus is on pharmaceutical goods with a projected contract value of GBP 18,000,000. This opportunity is located in Derby, United Kingdom, under the central government public authority category. Pre-Market Engagement meetings via Microsoft Teams are scheduled for 12th and 19th June 2025, offering vital information ahead of the tender engagement. The framework agreement aims to cover a range of aseptically prepared chemotherapy drugs in ready-to-administer forms, based on national dose banding specifications.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical manufacturing, particularly those adept at batch processing and supply of chemotherapy products. The framework agreement offers a long-term collaboration until 2028, with potential renewals extending up to 2030, benefitting firms capable of scaling to meet the outlined specifications. Businesses with experience in central government procurement processes, especially those experienced in framework agreements, will find this tender particularly appealing.

## 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 may also cover the manufacturing and supply of patient specific chemotherapy., depending of the outcome of the Pre-Market Engagement discussions. Chemotherapy doses will be based on the National Dose Banded Chemotherapy Standardised Product Specifications and National Dose Banding Tables, where a specification exists.

### Planning Information

Pre-Market Engagement Meetings will be held on Thursday 12th June and Thursday 19th June 2025 on Microsoft Teams Times are - 0930 hours to 1100 hours Suppliers are only required to attend one session but may attend both if they so wish but the content will be the same. The purpose of the Pre-Market Engagement Meeting will be to: 1. Key Specification Points 2. Discuss the initial Product List 3. Bidding Process i.e. Closed/Open Framework 4. Proposed Award Criteria 5. Attendees feedback Please email jane brailsford at jane.brailsford1@nhs.net to select your slot from the above and a Teams Meeting invitation will be sent out. A record of all discussions will be shared with all bidders at Tender stage. The initial specification and product list will be sent out 2 weeks in advance of the dates.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019838-2025 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 22 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE22 3NE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Littleover |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 8 May 2025 at 15:17 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019838-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019838-2025
  8th May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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