---
title: "Purchase of Magnafodipir Trisodium (x200 units)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832813"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-05-25"
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# Purchase of Magnafodipir Trisodium (x200 units)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832813

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK, has completed the procurement process for purchasing Magnafodipir Trisodium, specifically 200 units, for use in their Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Disease. This contract, identified by the tender ID NCA21402, involved purchasing goods as part of a limited procurement method without the prior publication of a call for competition. The process was carried out due to the unique requirements of clinical-grade Magnafodipir Trisodium necessary for ongoing studies, with IC Targets AS acting as the sole supplier capable of meeting these specifications. The contract was signed on 12 May 2026, with an overall value of €66,000.

This procurement provides a business opportunity precisely for those organisations equipped to deliver specialised medical agents for clinical use, although in this case, the opportunity was limited to IC Targets AS due to intellectual property constraints. Suppliers with unique products or proprietary rights can find growth prospects in similar tenders, as public institutions often require continuity in their specialised research operations and are willing to engage with niche suppliers under restricted tender procedures. Businesses looking to expand into public sectors, especially in the healthcare and educational industries, may find similar procurement processes advantageous given the specific demands of such sectors.

## Notice

Purchase of Magnafodipir Trisodium (x200 units)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Disease requires Magnafodipir Trisodium, a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) contrast agent, to support ongoing clinical studies.

### Procurement Information

The Institute for Neuroscience and Cardiovascular Disease requires Magnafodipir Trisodium, a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) contrast agent, to support ongoing clinical studies. This product was previously procured under NCA21244 from IC Targets, the sole supplier holding the intellectual property for clinical-grade Magnafodipir suitable for human use. While Magnafodipir is available from other suppliers, these alternatives are for research use only and are not suitable for human use. The original order has now been fully utilised, and additional supply is required to ensure continuity of the studies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556505 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 May 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £66,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IC TARGETS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33694000 - Diagnostic agents

## Release History

- 25 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556505

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556505
  Purchase of Magnafodipir Trisodium (x200 units) - Purchase of Magnafodipir Trisodium (x200 units)

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832813

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