Tender

NHS Grampian HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader

NHS GRAMPIAN

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Tender

13 Aug 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian is actively conducting a procurement process for the replacement of one HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader device, intended for installation at the Aberdeen Cancer Centre within the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This project is a crucial component of the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). Classified under the industry category of radiotherapy and related medical devices, this tender is at the 'Tender' stage, allowing interested parties to submit their bids by the deadline of 17th September 2025. The procurement will follow an open procedure, with the estimated contract value set at GBP 315,000 for a duration of 24 months, covering the complete supply and installation on a turnkey basis. The procurement method for submissions is electronic, reflecting the project's modern and streamlined approach.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those with expertise in radiotherapy devices and turnkey installation services. Companies that meet specific financial criteria, such as having a minimum yearly turnover of GBP 630,000 for the past three years, and the necessary insurance coverage could significantly benefit. Businesses equipped to handle comprehensive project responsibilities, acting as a Prime Contractor, will find this procurement particularly advantageous as they will manage all product and service supply to NHS Grampian. This encompasses potential sub-contracting arrangements, providing extensive opportunities for both primary and secondary market players to engage and expand their footprint in the healthcare sector in Northern Scotland.

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Notice Title

NHS Grampian HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader

Notice Description

The product for replacement under this new contract is for one (1) HDR Brachytherapy After-Loader. This is to be tendered as a single lot, including supply and installation on a "turnkey" basis within NHS Grampian located at the Aberdeen Cancer Centre at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary as it has reached the end of its recommended life-expectancy and is due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP).

Lot Information

Lot 1

One (1) HDR Brachytherapy After-Loader is to be replaced and installed at the Aberdeen Cancer Centre located at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary as it has reached the end of its recommended life-expectancy and is due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). The implementation of these Products will be undertaken by the Contractor on a "turnkey" basis. Contractors are required to provide detailed information in relation to the turnkey arrangements. It is expected that all Contractors will require to undertake site visit(s) to the Aberdeen Cancer Centre location in order to understand requirements and inform Contractors' responses to this NHS Requirement. It is intended that an award will be made to one successful Contractor who will act in the role of Prime Contractor for supply of all Products and associated services to the Board. This means that the successful Contractor shall assume full responsibility for supply of all Products and associated services. The successful Contractor shall 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-0586ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048354-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33150000 - Radiotherapy, mechanotherapy, electrotherapy and physical therapy devices

33151000 - Radiotherapy devices and supplies

51413000 - Installation services of radiotherapy equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£315,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
Sara Maciver
Contact Email
sara.maciver@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7483104015

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

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