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title: "Framework Agreement for the supply of Contrast Media, Injectors and Associated Consumables 2024"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-045050"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION (\"AUTHORITY\")."
published: "2024-09-02"
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# Framework Agreement for the supply of Contrast Media, Injectors and Associated Consumables 2024

Buyer: HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION ("AUTHORITY").  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045050

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## Summary

HealthTrust Europe LLP (HTE) is conducting a tender process on behalf of Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation for a Framework Agreement for the supply of Contrast Media, Injectors, and Associated Consumables in the UK. The agreement, with procurement ID "ocds-h6vhtk-045050," is valued at £100,000,000 and spans four years without an option for extension. The procurement process is at the Tender stage and follows an open procedure, accepting electronic and written submissions on the HTE Bravo portal. The tender period closes on 15 May 2024 at 17:00 BST, and the evaluation will conclude with a standstill period to allow any challenges to the award decision. The framework agreement will benefit all UK contracting authorities, particularly those in health and social care sectors.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical supplies, particularly those producing contrast media products and injectors. It is well-suited for both large enterprises and SMEs with capabilities in manufacturing and maintaining non-ionic, ionic, MRI, and liver-specific contrast media, as well as contrast injectors and consumables. Entering into this framework can secure long-term contracts and provide stable revenue streams, given the four-year duration and potential partnerships with central government authorities and public sector healthcare entities across the UK. Businesses offering high-quality products with competitive pricing and substantial social value contributions have a strong chance of securing contracts under this agreement.

## Notice

The Tender is to establish a Framework Agreement for the supply of Contrast Media, Injectors and Associated Consumables ("Agreement") The duration of the Agreement will be 4 years maximum; 4 years initial period with no option of extending the agreement. The agreement will cover the provision of contrast media products such as Iodine based contrast, Barium based contrast and Gadolinium based contrast. The agreement incorporates non-ionic, Ionic, MRI Contrast and MRI contrast that is liver specific. The agreement will also cover provision of contrast injectors and consumables that are used when administering contrast media to patients, including the maintenance, repair and delivery where applicable.

### Lot Information

Agreement with Access Pricing via Direct Award for the Supply of Contrast Media and Associated Consumables

Goods included within the scope of Lot 1 are Iodine based contrast, Barium based contrast and Gadolinium based contrast. This Lot also incorporates non-ionic, Ionic, MRI Contrast and MRI contrast that is liver specific. TERMS AND CONDITIONS / ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of this Agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this Agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk. Login to the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT. Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e- Tendering Help Desk at help@bravosolution.co.uk. HealthTrust Europe utilises the Supplier Registration Service information database, formally known as sid4gov. Candidates are requested to register on the Supplier Registration service at Supplier Registration Service (cabinetoffice.gov.uk) and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on Supplier Registration Service must ensure that information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk. Please note that, at present, sid4gov does not prepopulate any fields of the SQ on the Portal, and therefore Potential Providers must complete the Qualification and Selection Envelopes of the SQ in Bravo in full. Additional information: You may access further information on the HealthTrust Europe GPO Model at this link; www.healthtrusteurope.com/group-purchasing

Agreement with Access Pricing via Direct Award for the Supply of Contrast Injectors and Associated Consumables

(nature and quantity of works, supplies or services or indication of needs and requirements): Under this Lot the supplier will provide Contrast Injectors and Associated Consumables. Goods included within the scope Lot 2 are contrast injectors and consumables that are used when administering contrast media to patients, including the maintenance, repair and delivery where applicable. TERMS AND CONDITIONS / ACTIVITY BASED INCOME (ABI) The terms and conditions of this Agreement and any resulting call-off contract is appended to the ITT. These terms include provisions requiring the payment by the supplier of an ABI management charge in consideration of the award of this Agreement, the management and administration by HTE of the overall contract structure and associated documentation, as well as the requirement to submit regular management information to HTE. SUBMISSION OF EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND PROCUREMENT INFORMATION This exercise will be conducted on the HTE Bravo portal. Candidates wishing to be considered must register expressions of interest as follows: Register on the HTE portal at https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk. Login to the portal with username/password. Click the SQs/ITTs Open to All Suppliers link. These are the SQs/ITTs open to any registered supplier. Click on the relevant SQ/ ITT to access the content. Click the Express Interest button at the top of the page. This will move the SQ/ITT into your My SQs/My ITTs page. You can access any attachments by clicking Buyer Attachments in the SQ/ITT Details box. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the SQ/ITT. Submit your reply using the Submit Response button at the top of the page. If you require any further advice, contact the Bravo e- Tendering Help Desk at help@bravosolution.co.uk. HealthTrust Europe utilises the Supplier Registration Service information database, formally known as sid4gov. Candidates are requested to register on the Supplier Registration service at Supplier Registration Service (cabinetoffice.gov.uk) and submit their sid4gov company profile for publication on the database. Candidates already registered on Supplier Registration Service must ensure that information is up to date. Where access to sid4gov is unavailable, please contact the helpdesk at sid4gov@gps.gsi.gov.uk. Please note that, at present, sid4gov does not prepopulate any fields of the SQ on the Portal, and therefore Potential Providers must complete the Qualification and Selection Envelopes of the SQ in Bravo in full. Additional information: You may access further information on the HealthTrust Europe GPO Model at this link; www.healthtrusteurope.com/group-purchasing

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027955-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF MID AND SOUTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION ("AUTHORITY"). |
| Additional buyers | HEALTHTRUST EUROPE LLP (HTE) ACTING ON BEHALF OF |
| Locality | EDGBASTON, BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B15 1NU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | Edgbaston |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Edgbaston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | BAYER; BRACCO UK TD; GE HEALTHCARE; GUERBET LABORATORIES; PHARMANOVIA BENELUX; UNIPHAR MEDTECH UK LTD T/A SYNAPSE MEDICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33696000 - Reagents and contrast media
- 33696800 - X-ray contrast media

## Release History

- 2 Sep 2024 at 13:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027955-2024
- 8 Apr 2024 at 12:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011261-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://healthtrusteurope.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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