EU-wide tender
Conclusion of a non-exclusive discount agreement pursuant to Section 130a (8) SGB V for the active substance dexamethasone (exclusively dosage form IMP), ATC S01BA01 for the period 01.04.2026 - 31.03.2028
Original title: Abschluss einer nicht-exklusiven Rabattvereinbarung nach §130a Abs. 8 SGB V zum Wirkstoff Dexamethason (ausschließlich Darreichungsform IMP), ATC S01BA01 für die Zeit 01.04.2026 - 31.03.2028
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 dexamethasone (exclusively dosage form IMP), ATC S01BA01 for the period 01.04.2026 - 31.03.2028”. The deadline for offers is Saturday, 5 February 2028, in 461 days. Procedure: Open procedure, published EU-wide (above the EU thresholds).
- Deadline
- 5 February 2028, 461 days left, 12:00
- Published
- 18 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 platformIn short
DAK-Gesundheit is concluding a discount agreement for dexamethasone in a specific dosage form.
- Discount agreement for the active substance dexamethasone, exclusively dosage form IMP.
- Contract term from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028.
- Conclusion of or accession to the agreement possible at any time under the same conditions.
- Documents must be submitted by email to [email protected], not via the German procurement portal.
- Automatically terminates upon the entry into force of a subsequent exclusive contract.
Summary made from the German notice and checked against it; the German original is authoritative.
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) |
Key points for a bid
The contract runs for 24 months. The notice links the tender documents directly.
Questions and answers
When is the deadline for offers?
Until Saturday, 5 February 2028, 461 days left. The exact time and how to submit are in the original notice, which is authoritative.
In which language are the documents and the offer?
Expect German. The accepted languages are stated in the notice, and certificates in another language may have to be submitted with a translation.
Is this tender open to foreign companies?
Yes. Because it is above the EU thresholds, the procedure follows the EU directives, which rule out discrimination by nationality. Suitability can first be shown with the European Single Procurement Document (ESPD).
Which rules apply?
German procurement law implementing the EU directives (GWB and VgV; for works VOB/A EU).
Deadlines and dates
| Published | Wednesday, 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Saturday, 5 February 2028, 12:00 |
| Tender validity ends (calculated) | Monday, 6 March 2028 |
Service by CPV code
- 33600000 Pharmaceutical products
Sources
Notice: TED, Amtsblatt der Europäischen Union, retrieved 1 November 2026. All information without guarantee; the original notice is authoritative.