---
title: "Contrast Media Agents"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04563b"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04563b"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04563b.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04563b.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"THE AUTHORITY\")"
published: "2024-06-27"
---

# Contrast Media Agents

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04563b

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04563b)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04563b.json)

## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland, has awarded a framework agreement for the supply of Contrast Media Agents. The procurement process included eight lots covering various types of contrast agents, with specific criteria for evaluation and selection. Key dates regarding the contract duration and extension options were provided. The Authority conducted an open procedure using the NHS Scotland procurement platform.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for pharmaceutical product suppliers to engage with NHS Scotland. Businesses in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, particularly those with expertise in providing contrast agents, are well-suited to compete. The procurement process offers potential suppliers the chance to participate in a framework agreement with NHS Scotland, aligning with the Authority's commitment to quality, sustainability, and product support.

## Notice

This Framework Agreement is for the supply of Contrast Media Agents to NHS Scotland. The Goods have been separated into eight (8) categories, each of which is identified as a "Lot". Full details of each Lot is contained in section II.2 of this Notice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Barium Based Contrast Agents

Supply of Barium Based Contrast Agents to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends awarding all presentations within this lot as an unranked multi-supplier. Full details can be found within the ITT.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a maximum of twenty four (24) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension(s).

Lot 2 - Ultrasound Contrast Agents

Supply of Ultrasound Contrast Agents to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends awarding all presentations within this lot as an unranked multi-supplier. Full details can be found within the ITT.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a maximum of twenty four (24) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension(s).

Lot 3 - Macrocyclic Gadolinium Based Contrast Agents

Supply of Macrocyclic Gadolinium Based Contrast Agents to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends awarding all presentations within this lot as an unranked multi-supplier. Full details can be found within the ITT.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a maximum of twenty four (24) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension(s).

Lot 4 - Linear Gadolinium Based Contrast Agents

Supply of Linear Gadolinium Based Contrast Agents to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends awarding all presentations within this lot as an unranked multi-supplier. Full details can be found within the ITT.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a maximum of twenty four (24) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension(s).

Lot 5 - Non-ionic Monomeric Iodine Based Contrast Agents

Supply of Non-ionic Monomeric Iodine Based Contrast Agents to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends awarding all presentations within this lot as an unranked multi-supplier. Full details can be found within the ITT.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a maximum of twenty four (24) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension(s).

Lot 6 - Non-Ionic Dimeric Iodine Based Contrast Agents

Supply of Non-Ionic Dimeric Iodine Based Contrast Agents to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends awarding all presentations within this lot as an unranked multi-supplier. Full details can be found within the ITT.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a maximum of twenty four (24) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension(s).

Lot 8 - Additional Iodine Based Contrast Agents

Supply of Additional Iodine Based Contrast Agents to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends awarding all presentations within this lot as an unranked multi-supplier. Full details can be found within the ITT.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a maximum of twenty four (24) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension(s).

Lot 7 - Non-Ionic Monomer Iomeprol Contrast Agents

Supply of Non-Ionic Monomer Iomeprol Contrast Agents to NHS Scotland. The Authority intends awarding all presentations within this lot as an unranked multi-supplier. Full details can be found within the ITT.

Renewal: The Authority is entitled at its sole discretion to extend the Framework Agreement for up to a maximum of twenty four (24) months by giving a minimum of three (3) months written notice of such extension(s).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019609-2024 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £44,036,295 |
| Lots value | £44,036,295 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,389,959 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("THE AUTHORITY") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2024 at 07:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019609-2024
- 2 May 2024 at 13:23 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014218-2024
- 30 Apr 2024 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013945-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000764884
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04563b. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04563b.json.