diff --git a/pkgs/top-level/python-packages.nix b/pkgs/top-level/python-packages.nix
index f676d0211f4..436604de6c4 100644
--- a/pkgs/top-level/python-packages.nix
+++ b/pkgs/top-level/python-packages.nix
@@ -359,7 +359,7 @@ rec {
     
     PYTHON_EGG_CACHE = "`pwd`/.egg-cache";
     
-    propagatedBuildInputs = [ genshi ];
+    propagatedBuildInputs = [ genshi pkgs.setuptools ];
     
     meta = {
       description = "Enhanced wiki and issue tracking system for software development projects";