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Purchase of Magnafodipir Trisodium (x200 units)

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK, has completed the procurement process for purchasing Magnafodipir Trisodium, specifically 200 units, for use in their Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Disease. This contract, identified by the tender ID NCA21402, involved purchasing goods as part of a limited procurement method without the prior publication of a call for competition. The process was carried out due to the unique requirements of clinical-grade Magnafodipir Trisodium necessary for ongoing studies, with IC Targets AS acting as the sole supplier capable of meeting these specifications. The contract was signed on 12 May 2026, with an overall value of €66,000.

This procurement provides a business opportunity precisely for those organisations equipped to deliver specialised medical agents for clinical use, although in this case, the opportunity was limited to IC Targets AS due to intellectual property constraints. Suppliers with unique products or proprietary rights can find growth prospects in similar tenders, as public institutions often require continuity in their specialised research operations and are willing to engage with niche suppliers under restricted tender procedures. Businesses looking to expand into public sectors, especially in the healthcare and educational industries, may find similar procurement processes advantageous given the specific demands of such sectors.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Magnafodipir Trisodium (x200 units)

Notice Description

Purchase of Magnafodipir Trisodium (x200 units)

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Disease requires Magnafodipir Trisodium, a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) contrast agent, to support ongoing clinical studies.

Procurement Information

The Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Disease requires Magnafodipir Trisodium, a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) contrast agent, to support ongoing clinical studies. This product was previously procured under NCA21244 from IC Targets, the sole supplier holding the intellectual property for clinical-grade Magnafodipir suitable for human use. While Magnafodipir is available from other suppliers, these alternatives are for research use only and are not suitable for human use. The original order has now been fully utilised, and additional supply is required to ensure continuity of the studies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000832813
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556505
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33694000 - Diagnostic agents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20263 weeks 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
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IC TARGETS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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