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NHS Grampian HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader

NHS GRAMPIAN

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06 Mar 2026 at 16:31

Tender

13 Aug 2025 at 10:50

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian is actively engaging in the procurement process for a new HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader to be installed at the Aberdeen Cancer Centre, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, replacing equipment that has reached the end of its service life. The tender, classified under CPV code 33150000, addresses the procurement of goods within the healthcare sector. With an estimated contract value of £315,000, the project was initiated under an open procedure, which commenced in August 2025, with key dates including the tender submission deadline on 17th September 2025. This procurement is a part of the Scottish Government’s Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme, focusing on health infrastructure sustainability.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical devices, especially those with expertise in radiotherapy equipment. The project requires companies to handle both supply and installation on a 'turnkey' basis, making it suitable for firms that can offer comprehensive service capabilities and collaborate effectively with subcontractors if necessary. Companies with a strong understanding of healthcare standards and the ability to meet stringent quality and cost criteria (70% quality and 30% cost) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. SMEs and suppliers willing to engage in economic compliance and insurance requisites, such as public liability insurance of £10 million, can find a growth avenue through this contract, enhancing their portfolio in the medical equipment sector. Varian Medical Systems UK Ltd, an SME in Crawley, has been appointed as the current supplier, highlighting the project's potential for similar enterprises to compete successfully.

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Notice Title

NHS Grampian HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader

Notice Description

The product for replacement under this new contract was for one (1) HDR Brachytherapy After-Loader. This was 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 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 (1) HDR Brachytherapy After-Loader was to be replaced and installed at the Aberdeen Cancer Centre located at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary 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 will be undertaken by the Contractor on a "turnkey" basis. Contractors are required to provide detailed information in relation to the turnkey arrangements. It was 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 was 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/020607-2026
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
SME

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
£315,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 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 GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS

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