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NHS Lothian and NHS Grampian Radiotherapy Linac Replacement

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

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09 May 2022 at 15:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS National Services Scotland, on behalf of NHS Lothian and NHS Grampian, is conducting an open procurement process for the replacement of radiotherapy equipment titled "NHS Lothian and NHS Grampian Radiotherapy Linac Replacement". This procurement falls under the healthcare industry category, with significant contracts for radiotherapy devices and associated services valued at approximately GBP 5,369,167. The tender will conclude on 17 June 2022 at 10:00 AM, with an anticipated award period commencing the same day. Bidders may submit proposals electronically and are expected to have a minimum annual turnover of GBP 10 million over the last three years.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment and installation services, particularly those capable of providing integrated solutions for advanced radiotherapy technology. Companies with experience in delivering comprehensive, turnkey projects will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate social responsibility through community benefit initiatives may enhance their attractiveness as bidders, given the emphasis on such contributions within the procurement requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Lothian and NHS Grampian Radiotherapy Linac Replacement

Notice Description

National Services Scotland (NSS) acting through its division Procurement, Facilities and Commissioning (PCF) is undertaking this procurement on behalf of both Lothian Health Board (the "Board") and Grampian Health Board (the "Board") (and together the "Boards"). It is intended that an award will be made of a single lot for each Board to one successful Contractor who will act in the role of Prime Contractor for supply of all Products and associated services to each individual Board, including installation on a "turnkey basis". This means that the successful Contractor shall assume full responsibility for supply of all Products and associated services. The successful Contractor shall be solely responsible for effecting any sub-contracting or collaborative arrangements required with other suppliers to allow the successful Contractor to meet this commitment. Grampian Health Board (the "Board") provides a comprehensive radiotherapy service based at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary ("ARI"). The Board wishes to procure one Medical Linear Accelerator ("Linac") for the delivery of radiotherapy treatments, in order to replace an existing linac. Lothian Health Board have a requirement for the supply and installation of a 6MV radiotherapy treatment machine together with all associated equipment supplied therewith ("the Product"). The Product will be operated by the Board in the Edinburgh Cancer Centre (ECC) at Western General Hospital (WGH). Both Linacs are being procured under the NHS Scotland Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP).

Lot Information

NHS Grampian Radiotherapy Linac (Adaptive)

National Services Scotland (NSS) acting through its division Procurement, Facilities and Commissioning (PCF) is undertaking this procurement on behalf of Grampian Health Board (the "Board"). It is intended that an award will be made to one successful Contractor who will act in the role of Prime Contractor for supply of all Products and associated services, including installation on a "turnkey basis". This means that the successful Contractor shall assume full responsibility for supply of all Products and associated services. The successful Contractor shall be solely responsible for effecting any sub-contracting or collaborative arrangements required with other suppliers to allow the successful Contractor to meet this commitment. The Grampian Health Board (the "Board") provides a comprehensive radiotherapy service based at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary ("ARI"). The Board wishes to procure one Medical Linear Accelerator ("Linac") for the delivery of a Linac for the delivery of on-line adaptive radiotherapy treatments, in order to replace an existing linac. Additional information: For Lots 1 and 2, the Board intends to award a contract to one successful Contractor for the supply of either Lot 1 or Lot 2, but not both. The Board will accept the highest ranked offer for Lot 1, unless the quoted price exceeds the budget; or the Board considers that the offered products do not achieve a sufficient throughput; or the Board considers that no offer meets its requirements.

NHS Grampian Radiotherapy Linac (Standard)

National Services Scotland (NSS) acting through its division Procurement, Facilities and Commissioning (PCF) is undertaking this procurement on behalf of Grampian Health Board (the "Board"). It is intended that an award will be made to one successful Contractor who will act in the role of Prime Contractor for supply of all Products and associated services, including installation on a "turnkey basis". This means that the successful Contractor shall assume full responsibility for supply of all Products and associated services. The successful Contractor shall be solely responsible for effecting any sub-contracting or collaborative arrangements required with other suppliers to allow the successful Contractor to meet this commitment. The Grampian Health Board (the "Board") provides a comprehensive radiotherapy service based at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary ("ARI"). The Board wishes to procure one Medical Linear Accelerator ("Linac") for the delivery of a conventional multi-mode Linac for the delivery of radiotherapy treatments, in order to replace an existing linac. Additional information: For Lots 1 and 2, the Board intends to award a contract to one successful Contractor for the supply of either Lot 1 or Lot 2, but not both. If the Board does not award a contract for Lot 1, then the Board will consider the highest ranked offer for Lot 2.

NHS Lothian Radiotherapy Linac (Standard)

National Services Scotland (NSS) acting through its division Procurement, Facilities and Commissioning (PCF) is undertaking this procurement on behalf of Lothian Health Board (the "Board"). It is intended that an award will be made of a single lot to one successful Contractor who will act in the role of Prime Contractor for supply of all Products and associated services, including installation on a "turnkey basis". This means that the successful Contractor shall assume full responsibility for supply of all Products and associated services. The successful Contractor shall be solely responsible for effecting any sub-contracting or collaborative arrangements required with other suppliers to allow the successful Contractor to meet this commitment. Lothian Health Board have a requirement for the supply and installation of a 6MV radiotherapy treatment machine together with all associated equipment supplied therewith ("the Product"). The Product will be operated by the Board in the Edinburgh Cancer Centre (ECC) at Western General Hospital (WGH). Additional information: For NHS Lothian (Lot 3), this will be awarded separately from Lot 1 or 2 for NHS Grampian and will be considered on the basis of the highest scoring tender that meets both the budgetary and performance requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03358a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012013-2022
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

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
£5,369,167 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£7,857,334 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Additional Buyers

NHS Grampian

NHS Lothian

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
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, TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

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