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In November 2023, the NHS in England performed 3.79 million imaging tests, including 1.79 million X-rays, 0.91 million ultrasounds, 0.61 million CT scans, and 0.35 million MRIs. This figure has risen from January 2023, where the NHS in England performed 3.41 million imaging tests.
With the continued growth in the number of imaging tests required, and elective recovery at the forefront, it’s important for doctors to be able to diagnose patients quickly and efficiently.
Contrast media, also known as contrast agents, help the NHS by improving the quality of diagnostic images by distinguishing selected areas of the body from surrounding tissue, which helps doctors diagnose medical conditions and plan treatments.
To provide a broad scope for the NHS, our Contrast Media including Injectors and Associated Products Framework Agreement covers ionic iodine and non-ionic iodine for use in radiology, MRI, CT scans and x-rays.
Framework Agreement Information
The Contrast Media including Injectors and Associated Products Framework Agreement provides contrast materials for use in improving pictures of the inside of the body during medical imaging.
What dates is the framework agreement active?
25 March 2024 – 24 March 2028
Who can take advantage of the framework agreement?
NHS and UK Public Sector organisations
What does this framework agreement cover?
It provides a comprehensive range of contrast media products including injectors and associated products.
What are the benefits of using this framework agreement?
NET ZERO TARGET
Contributes to net zero targets with the recycling of iodine and consumables.
INNOVATION
Appointed suppliers can bring forward new products throughout the life of the framework agreement.
GHX/NEXUS
Ability to view suppliers through GHX/NEXUS, which supports the ordering and payment process.
CAREFUL MONITORING
Raw material prices are carefully monitored to ensure that price increases are negotiated appropriately and only passed on to customers where completely necessary.
ROBUST CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
Robust contract management throughout the lifetime of the agreement will ensure that all suppliers are adhering to the most up to date industry standards.
FURTHER COMPETITION AND DIRECT AWARD
Contracting authorities can run a further competition under the framework agreement to increase value or direct award gives freedom and flexibility for all contracting authorities to direct award to their preferred supplier(s).
Customer Framework Agreement Portal
Access our framework agreement documentation via our Customer Framework Agreement Portal
Supplier Details
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