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Grampian Health Board Radiotherapy Linac, R&V and TPS

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")

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15 Jun 2021 at 16:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), involves the acquisition of a Medical Linear Accelerator (Linac) and associated systems for radiotherapy at Grampian Cancer Care Centre, Aberdeen. This tender, classified under CPV code 33150000 (Radiotherapy devices and supplies), is now complete, having been awarded on 28 May 2021, with a contract value of approximately £3,346,000. The process followed an open procurement method and included two lots; Lot 1 for an Adaptive Linac and Lot 2 for a Conventional Linac, where the Board aimed to select one successful contractor based on quality and cost criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in medical equipment and technology, particularly those focused on radiotherapy solutions. Suppliers with expertise in the design and provision of Linacs, Oncology Information Management, and Treatment Planning Systems would be well-suited to compete in this market. Companies keen to engage with NHS procurement processes should consider the growing demand for advanced healthcare technology, facilitated through such public contracts, to expand their market presence and drive business growth.

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Notice Title

Grampian Health Board Radiotherapy Linac, R&V and TPS

Notice Description

Grampian Health Board wished to procure one Medical Linear Accelerator ("Linac") for the delivery of radiotherapy treatments, in order to replace an existing linac. The Board also wished to renew or replace its existing Oncology Information Management and Record and Verify System, as well as its Treatment Planning System.

Lot Information

Adaptive Linac, R&V and TPS

Lot 1 comprised all of the following: - a Linac for the delivery of on-line adaptive radiotherapy treatments - an Oncology Information Management and Record and Verify System ("R&V") - a Treatment Planning System ("TPS") Additional information: The Board intended to award a contract to one successful Contractor for the supply of either Lot 1 or Lot 2, but not both.

Conventional Linac, R&V and TPS

Lot 2 comprised all of the following: - a conventional multi-mode Linac - an Oncology Information Management and Record and Verify System ("R&V") - a Treatment Planning System ("TPS") Additional information: The Board intended to award a contract to one successful Contractor for the supply of either Lot 1 or Lot 2, but not both.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02bc4c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013529-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award 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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,345,900 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")
Contact Name
Alan Summers
Contact Email
alan.summers2@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756511

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS

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