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2425-31-DTS-RLD Eclipse Non-Clinical Educational/Research Software

SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY

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15 Oct 2025 at 17:21

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Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield Hallam University has successfully completed the procurement process for a 5-year subscription to the Eclipse Non-Clinical Educational/Research Software for 20 users. The contract, valued at £211,500, was awarded to Varian Medical Systems following a selective procurement process through a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement focuses on providing advanced Treatment Planning Software, primarily targeted at students enrolled in Radiotherapy & Oncology courses. This addresses their need to be familiar with the latest treatment planning tools, including Rapid Arc and Proton Therapy features. The awarded contract runs from 28th September 2025 to 27th September 2030, with the delivery address located in Sheffield, England, within the industry category of medical software packages.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses specialising in medical software and educational tools, as well as those offering cloud-hosted training solutions. Companies that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand a good chance of competing effectively, especially if they can meet the sophisticated technological and support needs outlined in the tender. By aligning their offerings with the high standards required for modern radiotherapy training, businesses can enhance their portfolios, tap into long-term university partnerships, and expand their reach within the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2425-31-DTS-RLD Eclipse Non-Clinical Educational/Research Software

Notice Description

Sheffield Hallam University are purchasing a 5-year subscription to the Eclipse Non-Clinical Educational/Research Software for 20 users. This is training software for advanced Treatment Planning, Image Review and workflow management hosted in the cloud. The purchase of this advanced Treatment Planning Software (TPS) Eclipse will expose the students of Sheffield Hallam University to the most modern treatment planning tools available, including Rapid Arc, SABR, RapidPlan, MCO, Proton Therapy, IGRT image review & Multimodality image Fusion. The Academic Hub Subscription including hosting services will include the following licences for 20 users. * Non-Clinical License Package * Non-Clinical RapidArc planning * Non-Clinical RapidPlan * Non-Clinical MCO * Non-Clinical HyperArc * Non-Clinical Smart Segmentation * Non-Clinical AcurosXB Non-Clinical Imaging Smart space This purchase will also include * Regular upgrades to the latest version of software * Helpdesk support for any technical or clinical issues if they arise. * Access to the hub community * Annual Virtual Academic Hub Workshops -this will include 1-virtual day per year for 5 years and will include introduction to the Academic Hub and Training on Eclipse & ARIA features It is essential for all students enrolled on Radiotherapy & Oncology courses to be exposed to the newest features and tools within treatment planning software to prepare them with the underpinning knowledge of new innovative radiotherapy techniques & solutions at the very beginning of their careers. The advanced features available within the Academic Hub will allow the University lecturing team to develop and lead practical planning workshops that align with the most modern techniques and workflows delivered and followed by clinical teams in all modern Radiotherapy departments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b0f50e19-d3e2-4c29-910d-dcb8b82b1094
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/afd91841-3323-4554-8cd3-cc286b40649d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£211,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£211,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
27 Sep 2025 - 27 Sep 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SHEFFIELD HALLAM UNIVERSITY
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
strategicprocurement@shu.ac.uk
Contact Phone
01142253431

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 1WB
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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