EU-wide tender

Conclusion of a non-exclusive discount agreement pursuant to Section 130a (8) SGB V for the active substance methylprednisolone, ATC H02AB04 for the period 01.04.2026 - 31.03.2028 (plus extension option 1x12 months)

Original title: Abschluss einer nicht-exklusiven Rabattvereinbarung nach § 130a Abs. 8 SGB V zum Wirkstoff Methylprednisolon, ATC H02AB04 für die Zeit 01.04.2026 - 31.03.2028 (zzgl. Verlängerungsoption 1x12 Monate)

Wanted: Pharmaceutical products. The tender is called “Conclusion of a non-exclusive discount agreement pursuant to Section 130a (8) SGB V for the active substance methylprednisolone, ATC H02AB04 for the period 01.04.2026 - 31.03.2028 (plus extension option 1x12 months)”. The deadline for offers is Monday, 5 February 2029, in 827 days. Procedure: Open procedure, published EU-wide (above the EU thresholds).

Deadline: 5 February 2029, 827 days left, 12:00
Published: 17 February 2026
Procedure: Open procedure
Notice: EU-wide (TED)
Type of contract: Supplies
Estimated value: not published
Place of performance: not stated
Source, last checked: TED, 1 November 2026

Contracting authority and documents

Contracting authority only with access

Original notice (German)Tender documents on the procurement platform

In short

A discount contract for methylprednisolone medicinal products is being tendered for the health insurance fund DAK-Gesundheit.

Non-exclusive discount agreement for the active substance methylprednisolone
Contract term from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028
Option to extend by twelve months
Accession possible for pharmaceutical companies at any time
Offers must be submitted by email

Summary made from the German notice and checked against it; the German original is authoritative.

Questions and answers

How much time is left to bid?

Until Monday, 5 February 2029, 827 days left. The exact time and how to submit are in the original notice, which is authoritative.

Which rules apply?

German procurement law implementing the EU directives (GWB and VgV; for works VOB/A EU).

In which language are the documents and the offer?

Usually German. The notice states the accepted languages; translations of supporting documents may be requested.

Can a company from another EU country bid?

Yes. This tender is published EU-wide, and above the EU thresholds the EU directives guarantee companies from every member state equal treatment. You submit on the platform named in the notice after registering there.

What stands out

The notice links the tender documents directly. The contract runs for 24 months.

Timeline

Published	Tuesday, 17 February 2026
Deadline	Monday, 5 February 2029, 12:00
Tender validity ends (calculated)	Wednesday, 7 March 2029

Contract and procedure

Duration	24 months
Framework agreement	no
Tender validity	1 month after the deadline
Suitable for SMEs	not stated
Security deposit	not required
Legal basis	GWB and VgV (German law implementing the EU directives)

Service by CPV code

33600000 Pharmaceutical products

German version

Sources

Notice: TED, Amtsblatt der Europäischen Union, retrieved 1 November 2026. All information without guarantee; the original notice is authoritative.