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Contrast Media Agents

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

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08 Jun 2022 at 01:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for the supply of Contrast Media Agents. This tender falls under the health industry category and was initiated through a limited procurement method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The framework agreement is designed to serve NHS Scotland and Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland, reflecting the supplier's urgent requirements during the Covid-19 pandemic. The contract has been segmented into eight lots, with a completion status updated as of June 7, 2022, when the framework agreement was last signed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in medical supplies and pharmaceuticals, to strengthen their presence in the healthcare sector. Companies that manufacture or distribute contrast media agents, especially those with capacity for large-scale production and a focus on NHS contracts, will be well-positioned to compete. With competitive values assigned to the various lots under this framework agreement, engaged suppliers can access vital contracts that contribute to sustaining healthcare services across the regions served.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contrast Media Agents

Notice Description

The framework agreement is for the supply of Contrast Media Agents to NHS Scotland and the Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts in Northern Ireland. The Goods have been split into eight (8) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this notice.

Lot Information

Barium Based Contrast Agents

Supply of barium based contrast agents to NHS Scotland and the Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland. Lot 1 - a single supplier framework agreement awarded on a line by line basis.

Ultrasound Contrast Agents

Supply of ultrasound contrast agents to NHS Scotland and the Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland. Lot 2 - a single supplier framework agreement awarded on a line by line basis.

Linear Gadolinium Based Contrast Agents

Supply of linear gadolinium based contrast agents to NHS Scotland and the Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland. Lot 4 - a single supplier framework agreement awarded on a line by line basis.

Macrocyclic Gadolinium Based Contrast Agents

Supply of macrocyclic gadolinium based contrast agents to NHS Scotland and the Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland. Lot 3 - as an unranked multi-supplier framework agreement awarded on a line by line basis.

Non-ionic monomeric iodine-based contrast agents

Supply of non-ionic monomeric iodine based contrast agents to NHS Scotland and the Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland. Lot 5 - an unranked multi-supplier framework agreement awarded on line by line basis.

Non-ionic dimeric Iodine based contrast agents

Supply of non-ionic dimeric iodine based contrast agents to NHS Scotland and the Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland. Lot 6 - a single supplier framework agreement awarded on a line by line basis.

Non-ionic monomer Iomeprol contrast agent

Supply of non-ionic monomer iomeprol contrast agents to NHS Scotland and the Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland. Lot 7 - a single supplier framework agreement awarded on a line by line basis.

Additional Iodine based contrast agents

Supply of additional iodine based contrast agents to NHS Scotland and the Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland. Lot 8 - a single supplier framework agreement awarded on a line by line basis.

Procurement Information

This VEAT notice is to advise the need for modification to meet the additional demands of the Scottish Health and Social Care sector during the current Covid-19 pandemic and to maintain necessary supply due to circumstances unforeseen by the Authority in line with Regulation 72(1)(c) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000695958
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450653
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

33694000 - Diagnostic agents

33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

33696800 - X-ray contrast media

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,885,781 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 20224 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
5
Supplier Names

Bayer Plc

Bracco UK Ltd

GE Healthcare

Guerbet Laboratories Ltd

Lamepro

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN450653
    Contrast Media Agents - The framework agreement is for the supply of Contrast Media Agents to NHS Scotland and the Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts in Northern Ireland. The Goods have been split into eight (8) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this notice.

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