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Radiotherapy Linac - NHS Tayside

NHS TAYSIDE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jan 2026 at 16:42

Tender

20 Mar 2025 at 15:11

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS Tayside involved a contract for the replacement and installation of a radiotherapy linear accelerator at the Tayside Cancer Centre, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee. The project, which falls under the industry category of radiotherapy and physical therapy devices (CPV: 33150000), was conducted using an open procedure. Originally valued at £2,750,000 for a 24-month duration, the tender went through its active stage as of 20th March 2025, with a deadline for submissions set for 1st May 2025. NHS Tayside, the buying organisation, has been working within the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP) to ensure the timely replacement of equipment that has reached the end of its recommended life-expectancy.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialised in medical equipment, particularly those with expertise in radiotherapy devices and installation services. Companies acting as Prime Contractors will need to provide comprehensive services, taking full responsibility for the supply and implementation of the new equipment. The procurement favours contractors with a robust economic track record and suitable insurance cover, fitting for large-scale medical equipment suppliers. Additionally, this project includes community benefits, which require businesses to either engage with the NHS Scotland’s Community Benefits Gateway or demonstrate their recent impacts within Scotland, offering further opportunities for community engagement and development.

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Notice Title

Radiotherapy Linac - NHS Tayside

Notice Description

One linear accelerator was to be replaced and installed within NHS Tayside (code DD2) located at the Tayside Cancer Centre at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee 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).

Lot Information

Lot 1

One linear accelerator was to be replaced (code DD2) and installed at the Tayside Cancer Centre located at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee 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). The implementation of these Products would be undertaken by the Contractor on a "turnkey" basis. Contractors were required to provide detailed information in relation to the turnkey arrangements. It was expected that all Contractors would require to undertake site visit(s) to the Tayside Cancer Centre location in order to understand requirements and inform Contractors' responses to this NHS Requirement. It was intended that an award will be made to one successful Contractor who would act in the role of Prime Contractor for supply of all Products and associated services to the Board. This meant that the successful Contractor should assume full responsibility for supply of all Products and associated services. The successful Contractor should be solely responsible for effecting any sub-contracting or collaborative arrangements required with other suppliers to allow the successful Contractor to meet this commitment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04efd1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003643-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

33150000 - Radiotherapy, mechanotherapy, electrotherapy and physical therapy devices

33151000 - Radiotherapy devices and supplies

51413000 - Installation services of radiotherapy equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,750,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,809,058 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jan 20261 months 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 TAYSIDE
Contact Name
Sara Maciver
Contact Email
sara.maciver@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7483104015

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 9SY
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS

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