Scope
Reference
SBS10516
Description
NHS Shared Business Services 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 Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Radiopharmaceutical Products to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations.
Our Approved Organisation list can be found on: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/
The Framework will be structured using the following Lots;
Lot 1 - Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiopharmaceutical Products
Lot 2a - Technetium and Krypton Generators
Lot 2b - Gallium Generators
We are committed to working with suppliers who are dedicated to Sustainability and Social Value and there will be a significant weighting on these elements in the tender.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £150,000,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 09343000 - Radioactive materials
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
Lot 1. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiopharmaceutical Products
Description
This Lot is for the provision of ready to use Radiopharmaceuticals and kits for Radiopharmaceutical preparation.
Bidders must deliver all mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ), Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
Where the Bidder does not score a minimum of 55% in total (AQ and total commercial score combined) the Authority shall exclude the submission from being appointed to the framework.
Lot value (estimated)
- £150,000,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2a. Technetium and Krypton Generators
Description
This Lot is for the provision of Technetium and Krypton Generators.
These radionuclide generators are devices which provide a local supply of a short-lived radioactive substance from the decay of a longer-lived parent radionuclide. Found commonly in a nuclear medicine department, they are used for a variety of nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures.
Bidders must deliver all mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ), Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
Where the Bidder does not score a minimum of 55% in total (AQ and total commercial score combined) the Authority shall exclude the submission from being appointed to the framework.
Lot value (estimated)
- £150,000,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2b. Gallium Generators
Description
This Lot is for the provision of Gallium Generators.
These radionuclide generators are devices which provide a local supply of a short-lived radioactive substance from the decay of a longer-lived parent radionuclide. Found commonly in a nuclear medicine department, they are used for a variety of nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures.
Bidders must deliver all mandatory requirements as detailed in the Specification section of the Framework Agreement.
There are additional Selection Qualification (SQ), Award Questionnaire (AQ) requirements, and Bidder Declarations applicable, and Bidders are asked to respond to these also.
Where the Bidder does not score a minimum of 55% in total (AQ and total commercial score combined) the Authority shall exclude the submission from being appointed to the framework.
Lot value (estimated)
- £150,000,000 excluding VAT
- £180,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
4 January 2034
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
1%
Further information about fees
We apply an NCIS (NHS Contracted Income Stream) levy to all sales under our Frameworks, which underpins the funding and investment for our contracting routes and category support to the NHS. This levy is applied as a percentage fee within the Frameworks between the Authority and the Supplier.
Please see the Corporate Requirements document within the Key Attachments section of the SAP Ariba Souring Event for further details.
Framework operation description
There are two procurement routes for an Approved Organisation that wishes to use this Framework. A competitive process between the Suppliers in the relevant Lot, which may be preceded by a capability assessment, or an award without a competitive process to particular Supplier(s)
Schedule 7 of the Framework explains the rules for both a competitive selection process and an award without a competitive process.
A competitive selection process is the default ordering procedure under this Framework.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
NHS Shared Business Services 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 Shared Business Services Limited (NHS SBS) intends to put in place a Framework Agreement for the provision of Interpretation & Translation Services for Healthcare to be used by NHS SBS Approved Organisations.
Our Approved Organisation list can be found on:
https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/services/framework-agreements-categories/
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiopharmaceutical Products
Lot 2a. Technetium and Krypton Generators
Lot 2b. Gallium Generators
Please see the procurement documentation.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiopharmaceutical Products
Lot 2a. Technetium and Krypton Generators
Lot 2b. Gallium Generators
Please see the procurement documentation.
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiopharmaceutical Products
Lot 2a. Technetium and Krypton Generators
Lot 2b. Gallium Generators
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 April 2025, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
12 May 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted via SAP Ariba via the following link:
https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/22823093
To access all information and submit a response in relation to this opportunity, please click the 'Respond to Posting' button on the Discovery Posting link above. Potential bidders will then be asked to either login or register for an Ariba Network account. Once registration has been completed, potential bidders will be directed to the Event Page.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
3 November 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| AQ | Quality | 70% |
| Commercial | Price | 20% |
| Social Value | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
NHS Shared Business Services Limited
- Companies House: 05280446
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDVT-6171-VHCX
Three Cherry Trees Lane
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 7AH
United Kingdom
Email: nsbs.categorymanagementsourcing@nhs.net
Website: https://www.sbs.nhs.uk/
Region: UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)