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title: "Framework Agreement for the supply X-Ray and Contrast Media"
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# Framework Agreement for the supply X-Ray and Contrast Media

Buyer: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF DERBY & BURTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab3269b3-0ad3-4f31-9544-4c6abb4b3d59

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## Summary

The University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust is planning a tender for a Framework Agreement for the supply of X-Ray and Contrast Media products. This procurement opportunity falls under the industry category of Pharmaceutical products and is currently at the planning stage. The expected contract period is from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2026. The tender is an open procedure with an estimated value of around £20 million for a 4-year Framework period. Interested parties can access the procurement documents and submit bids through the provided web portal. The East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC) is the contact point for this tender, and the future notice date for communication is May 2, 2023.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses supplying X-Ray and Contrast Media products to the National Health Service in England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. Vendors must be capable of meeting varying service demands and responding to clinical changes in product requirements. The University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trust, acting as the buyer organisation, is hosting this procurement process. Interested businesses can explore collaboration opportunities with other NHS bodies and Foundation Trusts listed in the contract details. The specified contract budget points to significant business growth potential for suppliers who secure a portion of this Framework Agreement.

## Notice

The purpose of this tender is to put in place a Framework Agreement for the supply of X-Ray Contrast Media 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. The East Midlands Pharmacy Collaborative (EMPC) hosted by The University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Foundation Trusts has collated the requirements of the following Trusts who may or may not be participating in this offer, subject to the terms of any existing agreements. Hereafter all references to Pharmacy Collaborative will incorporate these Trusts also. Current Acute Membership is listed below but 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/ 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/ 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/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Public_Registry_FT_directory_190403.xls This is a two-year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the EMPC and provider(s) agreement. Additional information: This is a two-year contract with the option to extend for a further 2 years at the discretion of the EMPC and provider(s) agreement. The current annual value with the EMPC members is PS1.7m per annum The estimated contract value is in the region of PS20m (for the 4 year Framework period), depending on Contract take up by the Trusts listed in 4(Description) above The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://emprocurenhs.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml For full access to the documents and to be able to submit a bid please go to the web address above and register. Once registered you can find the invitation to tender by searching the ref D97 For any technical problems with the procurement portal please contact the Bravo eTendering helpdesk: Phone: 0800 069 8630 E-mail: help@bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70464d9-5d21-4593-9d4c-5cda6a940916 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 May 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2023 at 16:18 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70464d9-5d21-4593-9d4c-5cda6a940916

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e70464d9-5d21-4593-9d4c-5cda6a940916
  20th March 2023 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://emprocurenhs.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml
- https://www.empc.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/nhs-provider-directory/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Public_Registry_FT_directory_190403.xls
- https://www.sps.nhs.uk/articles/collaborative-purchasing-organisations/

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