Scope
Reference
C358943 - D100
Description
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.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £18,000,000 excluding VAT
- £18,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2028
- Possible extension to 30 June 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
Engagement
Engagement deadline
19 June 2025
Engagement process description
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.
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
22 September 2025
Contracting authority
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQZD-7532-NDHL
Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Region: UKF11 - Derby
Organisation type: Public authority - central government