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VEAT_129092-External Beam Gamma Teletherapy System

NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY

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10 Jul 2024 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) has completed the procurement process for an External Beam Gamma Teletherapy System using Cobalt-60 source. The tender was for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment in the goods category. The tender was conducted through a limited procurement method with negotiations and was awarded to Best Theratronics. The procurement process was undertaken without public notice due to technical reasons for the absence of competition. The contract was signed on 10th July 2024, with the NPL in Teddington, UK, as the buying organisation.

This tender for an External Beam Gamma Teletherapy System offers business growth opportunities for suppliers capable of providing specialised equipment for research and development purposes. Companies in the laboratory equipment industry, particularly those with expertise in precision equipment and radiation technology, would be well-suited to compete. The chosen supplier, Best Theratronics, demonstrated their capability in meeting the unique specifications required by NPL. Given the nature of the tender, businesses with a focus on producing equipment for research purposes are likely to find similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

VEAT_129092-External Beam Gamma Teletherapy System

Notice Description

The NPL requirement is for an External Beam Gamma Teletherapy System using Cobalt-60 source. This is to replace our current unit which is and failing due to the obsolescence of the device making replacement parts difficult to source. The device must be able to move the Cobalt-60 source to its exposed position consistently within 0.1 seconds as well as the position being reproducible within 0.1mm.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The NPL requirement is for an External Beam Gamma Teletherapy System using Cobalt-60 source. This is to replace our current unit which is and failing due to the obsolescence of the device making replacement parts difficult to source. The device must be able to move the Cobalt-60 source to its exposed position consistently within 0.1 seconds as well as the position being reproducible within 0.1mm.

Procurement Information

After a thorough look at the market only one supplier capable of achieving the required specification was identified. This supplier supplied our current Cobalt-60 source and their irradiators are designed to take this source type.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047c3b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021056-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£378,150 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATIONAL PHYSICAL LABORATORY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gary.phillips@npl.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2089773222

Buyer Location

Locality
TEDDINGTON
Postcode
TW11 0LW
Post Town
Twickenham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Richmond upon Thames
Electoral Ward
Teddington
Westminster Constituency
Twickenham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEST THERATRONICS

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