--- title: "Contrast Media Agents" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000532935" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000532935" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000532935.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000532935.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")" published: "2018-06-12" --- # Contrast Media Agents Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000532935 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000532935) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000532935.json) ## Summary The procurement process is being conducted by The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), for the supply of Contrast Media Agents. This tender, titled "Contrast Media Agents", falls under the health industry category and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The procurement method used is an open procedure, currently in the award stage, with the contract duration estimated at 24 months, including options for two 12-month extensions. The tender period ended on 10 April 2018, with contracts having been signed on 15 May 2018. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the medical supplies sector, particularly those involved in the manufacturing and supply of contrast media agents. Enterprises capable of meeting the specific technical requirements outlined in the tender, including valid UK or EMA marketing authorisations and ISO certifications, would be well-suited to engage in this competitive procurement process. The framework agreement allows for multiple suppliers across various lots, enabling businesses to establish long-term partnerships with NHS Scotland and the Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland. ## Notice The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Contrast Media Agents to NHS Scotland and the Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts in Northern Ireland. The Goods have been split 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 Non-ionic Monomer Iomeprol Contrast Agent Supply of non-ionic monomer iomeprol contrast agents to NHS Scotland and the Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland. The Authority intended to award a single-supplier framework agreement on a line by line basis. Renewal: Option to extend by a further two (2) periods of up to twelve (12) months each, upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice such notice to expire no later than the date the framework agreement is due to expire. Macrocyclic Gadolinium Based Contrast Agents Supply of macrocyclic gadolinium based contrast agents to NHS Scotland and the Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland. The Authority intended to award this Lot on a line by line basis as an unranked multi- supplier framework to an envisaged maximum of four (4) Framework Participants. Renewal: Option to extend by a further two (2) periods of up to twelve (12) months each, upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice such notice to expire no later than the date the framework agreement is due to expire. Ultrasound Contrast Agents Supply of ultrasound contrast agents to NHS Scotland and the Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland. The Authority intended to award a single supplier framework agreement on a line by line basis. Renewal: Option to extend by a further two (2) periods of up to twelve (12) months each, upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice such notice to expire no later than the date the framework agreement is due to expire. Barium Based Contrast Agents Supply of barium based contrast agents to NHS Scotland and the Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland. The Authority intended to award a single supplier framework agreement on a line by line basis. Renewal: Option to extend by a further two (2) periods of up to twelve (12) months each, upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice such notice to expire no later than the date the framework agreement is due to expire. Linear Gadolinium Based Contrast Agents Supply of linear gadolinium based contrast agents to NHS Scotland and the Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland. The Authority intended to award a single-supplier framework agreement on a line by line basis. Renewal: Option to extend by a further two (2) periods of up to twelve (12) months each, upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice such notice to expire no later than the date the framework agreement is due to expire. Non-ionic Monomeric Iodine Based Contrast Agents Supply of non-ionic monomeric iodine based contrast agents to NHS Scotland and the Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland. The Authority intended to award this Lot on a line by line basis as an unranked multi-supplier framework to an envisaged maximum of six (6) Framework Participants. Renewal: Option to extend by a further two (2) periods of up to twelve (12) months each, upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice such notice to expire no later than the date the framework agreement is due to expire. Non-ionic Dimeric Iodine Based Contrast Agents Supply of non-ionic dimeric iodine based contrast agents to NHS Scotland and the Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland. The Authority intended to award a single-supplier framework agreement on a line by line basis. Renewal: Option to extend by a further two (2) periods of up to twelve (12) months each, upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice such notice to expire no later than the date the framework agreement is due to expire. Additional Iodine Based Contrast Agents Supply of additional iodine based contrast agents to NHS Scotland and the Health and Social Care Trusts in Northern Ireland. The Authority intended to award a single-supplier framework agreement on a line by line basis. Renewal: Option to extend by a further two (2) periods of up to twelve (12) months each, upon giving not less than three (3) months written notice such notice to expire no later than the date the framework agreement is due to expire. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321979 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 May 2018 | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £18,330,139 | | Lots value | £18,330,140 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products - 33694000 - Diagnostic agents - 33696000 - Reagents and contrast media - 33696800 - X-ray contrast media ## Release History - 12 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321979 - 9 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313058 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313058 Contrast Media Agents - Framework Agreement for the supply of Contrast Media Agents to NHS Scotland and the Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts in Northern Ireland - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321979 Contrast Media Agents - The Framework Agreement is for the supply of Contrast Media Agents to NHS Scotland and the Health and Social Care (HSC) Trusts in Northern Ireland. The Goods have been split 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://genss.nss.scot.nhs.uk/portal/page?_pageid=515,1&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL - http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000532935 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## 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-r6ebe6-0000532935. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000532935.json.