---
title: "Dose banded compounded chemotherapy"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065564"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# Dose banded compounded chemotherapy

Buyer: BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065564

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## Summary

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority, initiated a procurement process titled "Dose Banded Compounded Chemotherapy". The procurement, classified under pharmaceutical products and pharmacy services in the United Kingdom, proceeded through an open procedure framework agreement. Though initially planned for multiple lots, the tender’s announcement on 16 February 2026 indicated active engagement with suppliers in the Thames Valley and Wessex regions. The procurement reached the award stage by 15 June 2026, but was later cancelled on 20 April 2026 due to the term needing reduction to accommodate a potential alternative supply arrangement.

This tender presented an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical products and pharmacy services, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) capable of meeting technical compliance and social value criteria. While the tender encompassed high-volume and low-volume lots, the open notice highly encouraged new entrants to engage with the pharmaceutical supply chain. As the ranks within the framework allowed flexibility for supplier substitution, businesses capable of sustaining continuity in patient care would find significant growth potential. The planned framework for multiple NHS trusts across the southern region of England further broadened access for suitable businesses, enhancing competitive participation and facilitating market entry.

## Notice

Pharmacy Procurement Contract - A ranked framework for the supply and delivery of Supply of Dose banded compounded chemotherapy split into 2 lots: Lot 1: Products - 7 molecules / all brands Lot 2: Products - 13 molecules / all brands The ranked framework will be open to the participating Trusts of the South East Pharmacy Procurement Service (SEPPS): Thames Valley and Wessex (TV&W) 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 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 already 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

Expected High Volume Demand

Lot 2 - Low Volume

Expected Low Volume Demand

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035478-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2027-07-06 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £17,250,000,000 |
| Lots value | £17,250,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| Locality | BRACKNELL |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG12 2UT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Electoral ward | Bullbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Bracknell |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 85149000 - Pharmacy services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 09:16 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035478-2026
- 16 Feb 2026 at 17:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014039-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035478-2026
  20th April 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014039-2026
  16th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-12108

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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