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Maintenance of Varian Radiotherapy Equipment

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP

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19 Jun 2024 at 13:47

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership has recently awarded a contract for the maintenance of Varian Radiotherapy Equipment to VMS UK Ltd. The contract involves the renewal of equipment maintenance for Varian radiotherapy Linac machines at the Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff. The procurement method used was an award procedure without prior publication, and the contract value is £1,369,836. The procurement process has reached the award stage, allowing for a minimum 10-day standstill period between notification and contract award.

This tender for maintenance services of medical equipment can be an opportunity for businesses specialising in repair and maintenance services, particularly in the healthcare industry. Companies with expertise in Varian equipment maintenance may benefit from competing in this tender. The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, as the buying organisation, aims to ensure the specialist maintenance required for the Varian equipment at Velindre Cancer Centre. The contract presents a chance for suppliers to engage in a valuable contract with a clear focus on healthcare service provision.

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Notice Title

Maintenance of Varian Radiotherapy Equipment

Notice Description

Equipment maintenance contract renewal for the 4 Varian radiotherapy Linac machines (La2, La4, La5 & La6) currently operational at Velindre Cancer Centre. Software maintenance contract renewal for Varian Aria Oncology Information System and associated modules.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Equipment maintenance contract renewal for the 4 Varian radiotherapy Linac machines (La2, La4, La5 & La6) currently operational at Velindre Cancer Centre. Software maintenance contract renewal for Varian Aria Oncology Information System and associated modules.

Procurement Information

Due to the specialist nature of this equipment, it can only be maintained by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) The Trust are therefore seeking to award this contract to Varian who are the OEM.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04712d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018923-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,369,836 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20187 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 WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF15 7QZ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Local Authority
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Electoral Ward
Taff's Well
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VMS

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