EU-wide tender
Conclusion of a non-exclusive discount agreement pursuant to Section 130a (8) of the German Social Code Book V (SGB V) for the active ingredient betahistine (excluding strengths 6 mg and 12 mg) for the period 01.10.2026 - 30.09.2028 (plus extension option of 1x12 months)
Original title: Abschluss einer nicht-exklusiven Rabattvereinbarung nach § 130a Abs. 8 SGB V zum Wirkstoff Betahistin (ausschl. Wirkstärke 6 mg und 12 mg) f. d. Z. 01.10.2026 - 30.09.2028 (zzgl. V.-Option 1x12 Mon)
“Conclusion of a non-exclusive discount agreement pursuant to Section 130a (8) of the German Social Code Book V (SGB V) for the active ingredient betahistine (excluding strengths 6 mg and 12 mg) for the period 01.10.2026 - 30.09.2028 (plus extension option of 1x12 months)” is a eu-wide public tender. The deadline for offers is Sunday, 5 August 2029, in 1008 days. Procedure: Open procedure, published EU-wide (above the EU thresholds).
- Deadline
- 5 August 2029, 1008 days left, 12:00
- Published
- 18 August 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 the active ingredient betahistine.
- Discount agreement for betahistine, exclusively for strengths 6 mg and 12 mg.
- Contract term from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2028.
- There is an extension option of once twelve months.
- All pharmaceutical companies can join at any time under the same conditions.
- Offers must be submitted by email, not via the German procurement portal.
Summary made from the German notice and checked against it; the German original is authoritative.
What the notice sets
| 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) |
What stands out
The notice links the tender documents directly. The contract runs for 24 months.
Questions and answers
When is the deadline for offers?
Until Sunday, 5 August 2029, 1008 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).
Dates of this tender
| Published | Tuesday, 18 August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Sunday, 5 August 2029, 12:00 |
| Tender validity ends (calculated) | Tuesday, 4 September 2029 |
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.