Award

NHS Tayside Radiotherapy HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader Unit

NHS TAYSIDE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Oct 2021 at 15:35

Tender

13 Apr 2021 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process undertaken by NHS Tayside involved the tender for the purchase and installation of an HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader Unit, essential for the Tayside Cancer Centre at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. This initiative was classified under the goods category within the healthcare industry, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The tender process culminated in an award on 21st September 2021, with a total contract value of £532,000, signalling the completion of the procurement stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment and healthcare services, particularly those involved in radiotherapy technologies. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing, supplying, or installing advanced healthcare equipment would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. The robust award criteria focusing on quality, implementation, and cost also provide a clear framework for potential suppliers to align their proposals and enhance their competitiveness in the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

NHS Tayside Radiotherapy HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader Unit

Notice Description

This Procurement Exercise was for the purchase of the following Product to be installed at the Tayside Cancer Centre located at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee: 1 x HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader Unit and Turnkey Installation

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tayside Health Board (more commonly known as NHS Tayside) operates the Tayside Cancer Centre (being located at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee) and had a requirement to replace its current PDR Brachytherapy Afterloader Unit under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). This NHS Requirement included the provision for the purchase of the following Products: 1 x HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader Unit and Turnkey Installation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02a567
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025510-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33150000 - Radiotherapy, mechanotherapy, electrotherapy and physical therapy devices

33151000 - Radiotherapy devices and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£532,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS TAYSIDE
Contact Name
Alan Summers
Contact Email
alan.summers2@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756511

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 9SY
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS

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