This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

06 Jul 2026 at 12:35

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 12:40

TenderUpdate

25 Feb 2025 at 10:30

Award

21 Feb 2025 at 15:10

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Golden Jubilee, located at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital in Clydebank, UK, is in the procurement stage for a Robotic Bronchoscopy System, classified under medical equipment and pharmaceuticals. The procurement process aims to acquire a robotic-assisted surgical system, including maintenance and consumables. This contract is being pursued through a limited procurement method due to the technical uniqueness of the required system, a condition where competition is considered absent. The original contract was signed with Intuitive Surgical Limited on 21st February 2025, with an active status under an award procedure without prior publication. The award was valued at £4,961,505 GBP. Amendments were acknowledged to reflect administrative issues, with a clarification issued on 6th July 2026 regarding an error with the award notice.

The tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced medical technology and surgical solutions, particularly those capable of providing similarly advanced robotic systems that mimic human dexterity for minimally invasive procedures. High-tech firms with expertise in developing multi-port technology, imaging systems, instrument motion capabilities, and integral simulation platforms might find beneficial prospects by engaging with similar projects in the future. Additionally, companies that focus on servicing high-demand, regulatory-compliant products like the Da Vinci system from Intuitive Surgical could leverage their technical know-how for expansion in healthcare technology markets. This procurement highlights the strategic importance of innovation and specialised solutions in healthcare equipment, offering a competitive edge to companies that can align with such specific sectoral needs.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Robotic Bronchoscopy System

Notice Description

The Golden Jubilee National Hospital intend to purchase a robotic - assisted surgical system together with maintenance and consumables.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Golden Jubilee National Hospital intend to purchase a robotic - assisted surgical system together with maintenance and consumables.

Procurement Information

See earlier Section. At this point in time The National Waiting Times Centre Board (Golden Jubilee National Hospital) are satisfied that

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e6fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063202-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,961,505 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 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 GOLDEN JUBILEE
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CLYDEBANK
Postcode
G81 4DY
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Clydebank Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTUITIVE SURGICAL

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