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Award

21 May 2019 at 01:00

Tender

08 Feb 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), has completed a procurement process for the supply of Gallium-68 generators to be used within NHS Scotland with PET/CT. The procurement, which falls under the goods category in the health industry, was initiated via an open tender method and involved a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 18 March 2019, with the resultant contract awarded to Curium Pharma UK Ltd and Imaging Equipment Limited, valued at £1,056,000. The framework will support imaging services across multiple health boards in Scotland, including Lothian and Greater Glasgow & Clyde.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the healthcare supply chain, particularly those specialising in medical equipment and pharmaceuticals. The requirements for high-quality Gallium-68 generators that comply with European Pharmacopoeia standards mean that suppliers with expertise in pharmaceutical manufacturing and regulatory compliance would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in healthcare provisions may find this an advantageous contract to expand their market reach within the NHS framework.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Gallium-68 Generators

Notice Description

Establishing a Framework agreement for the provision of Gallium Generators for use in NHS Scotland with PET/CT. The gallium-68 (Ga68) generator must produce an eluate of Ga68 chloride that meets the criteria stipulated in the European Pharmacopoeia (Eur Ph) monograph 2464, for Gallium (68Ga) Chloride Solution for Radiolabelling. All delivery and collection included.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) have commissioned the implementation of gallium-68 PET/CT imaging services in four Health Boards across Scotland: Lothian; Grampian; Tayside and Greater Glasgow & Clyde (GGC). This procurement is to establish a framework for the provision of Gallium Generators only.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000568973
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354864
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,056,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Curium Pharma UK Ltd

Imaging Equipment Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344835
    Supply of Gallium-68 Generators - Establishing a Framework agreement for the provision of Gallium Generators for use in NHS Scotland with PET/CT. The gallium-68 (Ga68) generator must produce an eluate of Ga68 chloride that meets the criteria stipulated in the European Pharmacopoeia (Eur Ph) monograph 2464, for Gallium (68Ga) Chloride Solution for Radiolabelling. All delivery and collection included.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY354864
    Supply of Gallium-68 Generators - Establishing a Framework agreement for the provision of Gallium Generators for use in NHS Scotland with PET/CT. The gallium-68 (Ga68) generator must produce an eluate of Ga68 chloride that meets the criteria stipulated in the European Pharmacopoeia (Eur Ph) monograph 2464, for Gallium (68Ga) Chloride Solution for Radiolabelling. All delivery and collection included.

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