--- title: "Contrast Media including Injectors and Associated Products (SBS10257)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03c1db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c1db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c1db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c1db.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES" published: "2024-11-08" --- # Contrast Media including Injectors and Associated Products (SBS10257) Buyer: N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03c1db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03c1db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03c1db.json) ## Summary The NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) has completed the procurement stage and established a Framework Agreement for "Contrast Media including Injectors and Associated Products" to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations across the UK. The framework commenced on 25th March 2024 and will end on 24th March 2028, spanning a term of 4 years with no option to extend. The industry category is goods, specifically focusing on X-ray contrast media. The procurement process followed an open procedure and was covered by the GPA. Key suppliers awarded contracts include GE HealthCare Ltd, Guerbet Laboratories Ltd, and Bayer PLC, among others, with an estimated total framework value of £70,000,000 per annum, though this is subject to variation. This framework provides a significant opportunity for businesses within the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in medical imaging and associated equipment. Suppliers of CT, MRI, X-ray, and Ultrasound contrast media, as well as injectors and related products, are well-suited to compete and grow their business through participation in this framework. By partnering with NHS SBS, suppliers can tap into a broad network of NHS and social care organisations, ensuring a steady demand for quality products. This contract holds particular potential for large-scale suppliers capable of meeting the stringent quality and social value criteria required by NHS SBS. ## Notice NHS Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) act in an Agency capacity for and on behalf of its customers (Approved Organisations) - existing and new. These comprise of NHS and Social Care organisations (whether acting individually, or on behalf of, or together as members of any consortia) along with any other public or private sector bodies which NHS SBS authorises to use the resulting Framework. NHS SBS has put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Contrast Media including Injectors and Associated Products and related Goods and Services for Healthcare to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations. The framework includes: Lot 1 - Contrast Media, which contains the following sub lots: Lot 1a - CT Contrast Media Lot 1b - MRI Contrast Media Lot 1c - X-Ray Contrast Media Lot 1d - Ultrasound Contrast Media Lot 2 - Contrast Media Injectors and Associated Products Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support ### Lot Information Contrast Media This lot is for the provision of Contrast Media: * Ionic iodine based Contrast Media for use in all relevant procedures * Non Ionic iodine based Contrast Media (including high and Low Osmolarity) for use in all relevant procedures * Paramagnetic Contrast Media for use in all relevant procedures. * Specialist Contrast Media Products including but not limited to:- * Contrast agents for gastro-intestinal examinations including barium sulphate, (includes lower GI tract exam media), * Oral contrast media for GI tract and CT scans, * Ultrasound contrast agents, Contrast Media Injectors and Associated Products This lot is for the provision of Injectors and Associated Products: * Injectors (including service and maintenance) * Ancillaries / Associated Products / Maintenance Awarded suppliers will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification of the Framework Agreement. Additional information: The framework agreement will commence on 25th March 2024 and end on 24th March 2028. The term of the framework is 4 years with no option to extend. CT Contrast Media Lot 1a is for the provision of Contrast Media that is used in conjunction with a CT scanner. Awarded suppliers will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification of the Framework Agreement. Additional information: The framework agreement will commence on 25th March 2024 and end on 24th March 2028. The term of the framework is 4 years with no option to extend. MRI Contrast Media Lot 1b is for the provision of Contrast Media that is used in conjunction with an MRI scanner. Awarded suppliers will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification of the Framework Agreement. Additional information: The framework agreement will commence on 25th March 2024 and end on 24th March 2028. The term of the framework is 4 years with no option to extend. X-Ray Contrast Media Lot 1c is for the provision of Contrast Media that is used in conjunction with X-Ray equipment. Awarded suppliers will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification of the Framework Agreement. Additional information: The framework agreement will commence on 25th March 2024 and end on 24th March 2028. The term of the framework is 4 years with no option to extend. Ultrasound Contrast Media Lot 1d is for the provision of contrast media that is used in conjunction with Ultrasound equipment. Awarded suppliers will deliver all the mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification of the Framework Agreement. Additional information: The framework agreement will commence on 25th March 2024 and end on 24th March 2028. The term of the framework is 4 years with no option to extend. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036241-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | 28 Aug 2023 | | Award date | 25 Mar 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £70,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £70,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled, Planned | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | N H S SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES | | Additional buyers | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | HEMEL HEMPSTED | | Post town | Hemel Hempstead | | Postcode | HP2 7AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire | | Local authority | Dacorum | | Electoral ward | Adeyfield East | | Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 5 | | Supplier names | BAYER; GE HEALTHCARE; ​​BAYER; ​​GE HEALTHCARE; ​​GUERBET LABORATORIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33696800 - X-ray contrast media ## Release History - 8 Nov 2024 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036241-2024 - 25 Sep 2023 at 12:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028196-2023 - 18 Apr 2023 at 17:27 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011159-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.gehealthcare.co.uk - https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/17540219 - https://sbs.nhs.uk/proc-framework-agreements-support - https://www.bayer.com/en/ - https://www.guerbet.com/en-gb - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/ - https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/nhs-sbs-about-us ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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