---
title: "D101 - Framework for the Supply of Dose Banded Chemotherapy Products"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050f22"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
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-050f22

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the supply of dose-banded chemotherapy products. The healthcare provider is seeking to establish a framework agreement for aseptically prepared, batch-manufactured anti-cancer drugs in ready-to-administer forms. The procurement process involves a closed/open framework, as detailed in the pre-market engagement meetings scheduled for 12th and 19th June 2025. Interested suppliers will be able to partake in discussions related to key specifications, product lists, bidding processes, and the proposed award criteria. This initiative falls under the pharmaceutical products industry category and is located in Derby, United Kingdom, with a future notice anticipated on 22nd September 2025. The total estimated contract value is £18,000,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors to expand their operations by providing crucial medication to a leading NHS Trust. Companies with experience in manufacturing and supplying chemotherapy drugs, particularly those familiar with the National Dose Banded Chemotherapy Standards, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses benefit from the possibility of framework agreements, which can secure long-term partnerships and steady demand streams, potentially up to 2030 inclusive of renewals. Engaging in the pre-market meetings could provide valuable insights into the procurement expectations and requirements, thus favourably positioning participants for the tendering phase.

## 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/019839-2025 |
| 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 15:18 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019839-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019839-2025
  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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