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NHS Grampian Linac Replacement 2023

NHS GRAMPIAN

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Award

02 Feb 2024 at 13:24

TenderUpdate

20 Jun 2023 at 12:33

Tender

05 Jun 2023 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Grampian has completed the procurement process for the replacement of a linear accelerator at the Aberdeen Cancer Centre, as part of the Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme. The tender, titled "NHS Grampian Linac Replacement 2023," falls under the goods category and was awarded to Varian Medical Systems UK Ltd. The contract value is 2,579,000 GBP, with a contract signing date of February 2, 2024. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the procurement stage was in the award phase.

This tender process presents opportunities for businesses specializing in radiotherapy, mechanotherapy, electrotherapy, and physical therapy devices. Companies with expertise in the healthcare industry, particularly in supplying and installing medical equipment, would be well-suited to compete for contracts like this. The location of the procurement is at the Aberdeen Cancer Centre in Aberdeen, UK. The successful supplier, Varian Medical Systems UK Ltd, will play a prime contractor role in the supply and installation of the linear accelerator, creating avenues for business growth and collaboration within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

NHS Grampian Linac Replacement 2023

Notice Description

One linear accelerator was to be replaced, installed at the Aberdeen Cancer Centre (ACC), Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Campus, Aberdeen, as it had reached the end of its recommended life-expectancy and was due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). Product for replacement: 1x Linear Accelerators (AB3): a Linac that is capable of efficiently delivering Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) treatments

Lot Information

Lot 1

One linear accelerator was to be replaced, and installed at the Aberdeen Cancer Centre located at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, within Grampian Health Board, as it had reached the end of its recommended life-expectancy and was due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). Product for replacement: Linear Accelerator (AB3): A Linac that is capable of efficiently delivering Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) treatments This had been tendered within a single Lot, with the award to a single Supplier for the single Lot. The successful Supplier was required to perform as the Prime Contractor for the supply and installation of the Product.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03d3bb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003534-2024
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
£2,271,667 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,579,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20242 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 GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB15 6RE
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS

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