FRAMEWORK BRIEF. X-Ray Contrast Media & Associated Products

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1 FRAMEWORK BRIEF X-Ray Contrast Media & Associated Products

2 FRAMEWORK OVERVIEW The HealthTrust Europe (HTE) framework agreement for X-Ray Contrast Media and Associated Products includes all types of contrast media, Injectors and accessories. The suppliers that have been awarded onto the framework can provide a comprehensive range of products. The suppliers will fully support any training requirements as well as auditing current usage with the view to rationalising spends down to two suppliers. HTE procured this framework agreement in compliance with the restricted procedure set out in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and the EU Combined Directive (2004/18/EC). The framework agreement is a direct award; there are five suppliers who offer x-ray contrast media and two suppliers that offer injectors and accessories. The contracts are valid from 25 th January 2016 to 25 th January 2018 with the option to extend for a further two periods of 12 months. Key market-leading suppliers Compliant route to market Competitive prices Stretch savings Addition of injectors and accessories Page 1 of 6

3 SERVICES INCLUDED The lot structure of the framework and what is included in each is shown below: Lot 1 X-ray Contrast Media MRI Contrast MRI Contrast - specific to Liver Non-Ionic Contrast Barium Contrast Ultrasound Lot 2 : Injectors and consumables Single head injectors Duel head injectors All associated consumables Page 2 of 6

4 Lot 1: X-ray Contrast Media Lot 2: Injectors and Consumables FRAMEWORK SUPPLIERS Bayer Bracco GE Healthcare Guerbet Laboratories LTD Mallinckrodt Uk Commercial Limited Framework Status Key: Provider available against this Lot Provider not available against this Lot Page 3 of 6

5 BENEFITS Compliant route to market: The framework will save procurement time and costs. It is fully compliant with the Public Contracts Regulations and with EU procurement Directives so you do not have to carry out a full EU compliant tender yourself. Quick and easy to access: Once you have been set up to access the framework agreement, a call off can be made either by direct access or further competition. The process is straight forward and simply requires that an order form / access agreement be exchanged and completed to ensure your compliance. Competitive rates: Each of the vetted suppliers appointed to the framework agreement has tendered fixed prices, with discounts available depending on the volume of the contract. All prices are fixed for life of the contract. Page 4 of 6

6 ACCESS TO THE FRAMEWORK HTE s framework X-Ray Contrast Media and Associated Products can be accessed by all public sector bodies, including: National Health service (NHS) bodies Health Boards, NHS Trusts, Community Health Councils and other constituent bodies of NHS Wales NHS Scotland and its constituent bodies Health and social care Trusts, Health Agencies and other constituent bodies of NHS Northern Ireland The framework can be accessed via direct award. Further information relating to these options is provided below: Direct Award Direct award can be made where you are able to identify the supplier offering your organisation the best value. An order form should be issued to the supplier and executed by both parties to formalise the call-off contract. If you view the framework references indicated above via HealthTrust Europe s e-catalogue, you will be able to see line level detail for all products. The only thing you will not be able to view is the individual product pricing, unless we have already set you up as a participant to be able to order from the framework. If you are unsure how to use the e-catalogue, please contact our Customer Care Team on or by at customercare@htepg.com Page 5 of 6

7 FAQS What should I do next? For new clients, registration is quick and easy. Contact our Customer Care Team team on or by at customercare@htepg.com Existing HTE members should talk to their Account Manager for further details. Once you have made the decision to use the agreement, transfer can be completed promptly. How can I see more detail regarding the services which are included on this framework? Services are tailored to meet client requirements. Requirements can be discussed with your chosen or prospective supplier(s) after which a proposal may be submitted. What do I do if the supplier that my organisation uses is not on the framework? Please HTE s Customer Care Team at customercare@htepg.com providing as much information as possible regarding the services required (i.e. supplier name, requirement, current prices paid excluding VAT). The Customer Care Team will liaise with the Category Lead to address your requirements. The Category Lead will verify whether your requirements can be met by another supplier on our framework. How can I be sure that this framework can be used by my organisation and remain compliant? The framework agreement was publicly advertised in the Official Journal of the European Union under the restricted procedure. Each of the successful bidders was rigorously vetted in terms of their quality and value propositions through a series of qualification, technical and commercial responses requested for evaluation. A copy of the OJEU notice can be obtained by contacting the Customer Care Team. How long are the agreements valid for? The current agreements are in place until 30 th March Call-off contracts formed during the life of the current framework agreement may extend beyond the framework expiry date. For further information regarding this framework agreement, please speak to your Account Manager. Alternatively please contact our Customer Care Team on or by at customercare@htepg.com Page 6 of 6

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