- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1 – Barium Based Contrast Agents
- Lot 2 – Ultrasound Contrast Agents
- Lot 3 – Macrocyclic Gadolinium Based Contrast Agents
- Lot 4 – Linear Gadolinium Based Contrast Agents
- Lot 5 – Non-ionic Monomeric Iodine Based Contrast Agents
- Lot 6 – Non-Ionic Dimeric Iodine Based Contrast Agents
- Lot 7 – Non-Ionic Monomer Iomeprol Contrast Agents
- Lot 8 – Additional Iodine Based Contrast Agents
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("the Authority")
Gyle Square (NSS Head Office), 1 South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9EB
Contact
Ruaridh Armitage
Telephone
+44 1698794410
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
Buyer's address
http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Contrast Media Agents
Reference number
NP35424
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £24,389,961
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1 – Barium Based Contrast Agents
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Services (Scotland) Act 1978, and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to New Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Planning / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Product Support / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 80
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2 – Ultrasound Contrast Agents
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Services (Scotland) Act 1978, and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to New Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Planning / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Product Support / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 80
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3 – Macrocyclic Gadolinium Based Contrast Agents
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Services (Scotland) Act 1978, and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to New Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Planning / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Product Support / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 80
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4 – Linear Gadolinium Based Contrast Agents
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Services (Scotland) Act 1978, and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to New Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Planning / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Product Support / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 80
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5 – Non-ionic Monomeric Iodine Based Contrast Agents
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Services (Scotland) Act 1978, and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to New Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Planning / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Product Support / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 80
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6 – Non-Ionic Dimeric Iodine Based Contrast Agents
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Services (Scotland) Act 1978, and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to New Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Planning / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Product Support / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 80
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 7 – Non-Ionic Monomer Iomeprol Contrast Agents
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Services (Scotland) Act 1978, and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to New Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Planning / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Product Support / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 80
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 8 – Additional Iodine Based Contrast Agents
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
All entities constituted pursuant to the National Health Services (Scotland) Act 1978, and any Integrated Joint Boards established pursuant to New Public Bodies (Joint Working) Scotland Act 2014.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Contingency Planning / Weighting: 10
Quality criterion - Name: Sustainability / Weighting: 5
Quality criterion - Name: Product Support / Weighting: 5
Price - Weighting: 80
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number: 2024/S 000-013945
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
2
Title
Lot 2 – Ultrasound Contrast Agents
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 3
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bracco UK Ltd
Bracco House, Mercury Park, Wycombe Lane, Wooburn Green
High Wycombe
HP10 0HH
Telephone
+44 1628851500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GE Healthcare LTD
Pollards Wood
Chalfont Saint Giles
HP8 4SP
Telephone
+44 7407841232
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Lamepro
Burgemeester, Guljelaan 2
Breda NL
4837CZ
Telephone
+44 7733014692
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £190,223
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
3
Title
Lot 3 – Macrocyclic Gadolinium Based Contrast Agents
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bracco UK Ltd
Bracco House, Mercury Park, Wycombe Lane, Wooburn Green
High Wycombe
HP10 0HH
Telephone
+44 1628851500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bayer Plc
400 South Oak Way, Green Park
Reading
RG2 6AD
Telephone
+44 1635563432
Fax
+44 1635563693
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GE Healthcare LTD
Pollards Wood
Chalfont Saint Giles
HP8 4SP
Telephone
+44 7407841232
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Guerbet Laboratories Ltd
Avon House, 435 Stratford Road
Solihull
B90 4AA
Telephone
+44 7496215621
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £4,735,552
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
4
Title
Lot 4 – Linear Gadolinium Based Contrast Agents
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bracco UK Ltd
Bracco House, Mercury Park, Wycombe Lane, Wooburn Green
High Wycombe
HP10 0HH
Telephone
+44 1628851500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bayer Plc
400 South Oak Way, Green Park
Reading
RG2 6AD
Telephone
+44 1635563432
Fax
+44 1635563693
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £1,007,443
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
5
Title
Lot 5 – Non-ionic Monomeric Iodine Based Contrast Agents
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GE Healthcare LTD
Pollards Wood
Chalfont Saint Giles
HP8 4SP
Telephone
+44 7407841232
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Guerbet Laboratories Ltd
Avon House, 435 Stratford Road
Solihull
B90 4AA
Telephone
+44 7496215621
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £17,294,249
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
6
Title
Lot 6 – Non-Ionic Dimeric Iodine Based Contrast Agents
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 2
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: Yes
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bracco UK Ltd
Bracco House, Mercury Park, Wycombe Lane, Wooburn Green
High Wycombe
HP10 0HH
Telephone
+44 1628851500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
GE Healthcare LTD
Pollards Wood
Chalfont Saint Giles
HP8 4SP
Telephone
+44 7407841232
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £774,562
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
1
Title
Lot 1 – Barium Based Contrast Agents
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bracco UK Ltd
Bracco House, Mercury Park, Wycombe Lane, Wooburn Green
High Wycombe
HP10 0HH
Telephone
+44 1628851500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £208,968
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
7
Title
Lot 7 – Non-Ionic Monomer Iomeprol Contrast Agents
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bracco UK Ltd
Bracco House, Mercury Park, Wycombe Lane, Wooburn Green
High Wycombe
HP10 0HH
Telephone
+44 1628851500
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UK - United Kingdom
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £63,666
Section five. Award of contract
Lot No
8
Title
Lot 8 – Additional Iodine Based Contrast Agents
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
26 June 2024
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Bayer Plc
400 South Oak Way, Green Park
Reading
RG2 6AD
Telephone
+44 1635563432
Fax
+44 1635563693
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ11 - Berkshire
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £115,296
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
The estimated value referred to in Section II.I.5 and within each Lot covers the thirty-six (36) months contract duration and the full twenty-four (24) months extension options.
(SC Ref:770666)
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1LB
Telephone
+44 1312252525
Country
United Kingdom
Internet address
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
The Authority will notify economic operators who submitted a tender or (where no deselection notification has previously been made) applied to be selected to tender, of its decision to award the framework agreement which notification will contain among other information, a summary of the reasons why the economic operator was unsuccessful. The notification will incorporate a 'standstill period' of a minimum of 10 clear calendar days (or a minimum of 15 if the communication method used is not electronic) between the date on which the Authority despatches the notice(s) and the date on which the Authority proposes to conclude the relevant framework agreement. The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority during the standstill period will automatically continue the prohibition on entering into the framework agreement until the court proceedings are determined, discontinued or disposed of, or the court, by interim order, brings to an end the prohibition. The remedies that may be awarded by the courts before the framework agreement has been entered into include the setting aside of the decision to award the framework agreement to the winning tenderer(s). The bringing of court proceedings against the Authority after the framework agreement has been entered into will not affect the framework agreement unless grounds for the imposition of special penalties under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 can be established. Otherwise the remedies that may be awarded by the courts where the framework agreement has been entered into are limited to the award of damages.