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title: "Framework Agreement for the Supply of X-Ray Contrast Media and Barium Products"
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# Framework Agreement for the Supply of X-Ray Contrast Media and Barium Products

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a3af934-950b-4980-8db7-46a795a496c4

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for the supply of X-Ray Contrast Media and Barium Products. The contract, worth £20 million, will run from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2025. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the tender period ended on October 9, 2023. The buyers are looking for suppliers who can respond to varying service demands and clinical changes.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the X-ray contrast media industry to grow their business. Businesses that can offer flexibility, quality products, and responsiveness to changing needs will be well-suited to compete. The framework agreement covers NHS bodies in England, including NHS Foundation Trusts, providing a broad scope for potential suppliers to engage with healthcare institutions and expand their market presence.

## Notice

The purpose of this tender is to put in place a Framework Agreement for the supply of X-Ray Contrast Media and Barium products to the participating Trusts. The Supplier/s must be willing and able to respond to varying levels of service/product demands e.g. seasonal peaks and troughs in product requirements and respond to clinical change and development. Current Acute Membership is subject to change throughout the life of any resulting contract. The following web address provides the most up to date member list https://www.empc.nhs.uk/about-us/ The Purchasing Collaborative Organisations that are listed under The Specialist Pharmacy Service may participate in this Framework during the Contract period. Please see the current list at: https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/collaborative-purchasing-organisations/ This Framework agreement may extend to: All National Health Service (NHS) bodies in England, including but not limited to: NHS Provider Directory https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/ NHS Foundation Trusts at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wpcontent/ uploads/2019/04/Public_Registry_FT_directory_190403.xls The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access,free of charge, at https://emprocurenhs.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml Additional information: This is a two-year Contract with an option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the EMPC and with the Supplier(s) agreement. Over the last 4 years, the spend with the EMPC was PS6.8m It is anticipated that the maximum value of this four-year Framework could be in the region of PS20m, depending on Contract take up by the Trusts listed in this Contract Notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6de06765-51d6-4f87-8559-446b1fef46f1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 2QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Arboretum |
| Westminster constituency | Derby South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | BAYER; BRACCO; GE HEALTHCARE; GUERBET LABORATIES; PHARMANOVIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696800 - X-ray contrast media

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2023 at 13:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6de06765-51d6-4f87-8559-446b1fef46f1
- 25 Aug 2023 at 08:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7200f795-8282-43e2-a5ec-956a042f13f9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6de06765-51d6-4f87-8559-446b1fef46f1
  13th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7200f795-8282-43e2-a5ec-956a042f13f9
  25th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://emprocurenhs.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.empc.nhs.uk/about-us/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/wpcontent/
- https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/collaborative-purchasing-organisations/

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