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title: "D109 - Framework for Pharmaceutical Wholesale"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0693af"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-05-07"
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# D109 - Framework for Pharmaceutical Wholesale

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY AND BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0693af

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is planning a procurement process titled "D109 - Framework for Pharmaceutical Wholesale". This process involves setting up a framework agreement for pharmaceutical wholesale services, targeting the supply and distribution of medicines and associated products primarily for EMPC member Trusts in the East Midlands. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with an anticipated communication of the tender notice by 14 June 2027, and the contract period spanning from 1 November 2027 to 31 October 2029, with potential extensions up to October 2031. This open procedure falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the pharmaceutical industry, and it carries an approximate contract value of £280,000,000 GBP.

This framework presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in pharmaceutical wholesale and distribution services. Companies capable of providing efficient, safe, and cost-effective supply and distribution of medicines could find this tender particularly advantageous. The framework's focus on e-trading, training, and robust contract management makes it ideal for businesses experienced in handling comprehensive pharmaceutical supply chains within the public health sector, particularly those familiar with the evolving NHS service models. The open nature of the procurement process invites a broad range of suppliers to propose innovative solutions that could enhance NHS service delivery in the East Midlands.

## Notice

This framework agreement is for the provision of pharmaceutical wholesale services, including the supply and distribution of medicines and associated pharmaceutical products to EMPC member Trusts. The framework will support safe, efficient, and cost-effective supply, incorporating e-trading, training, and robust contract management arrangements to ensure continuity of supply, performance monitoring, and support evolving NHS pharmacy service models (e.g. 7-day services). The membership may change but this Framework will only be made available to members of EMPC which only covers the East Midlands. This is to ensure contract coverage remains in place as the NHS continues to change its configuration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042068-2026 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 14 Jun 2027 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2027 - 31 Oct 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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

- 7 May 2026 at 14:31 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042068-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042068-2026
  7th May 2026 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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