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Radiotherapy Quality Assurance Software

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Sep 2025 at 16:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust involved the award of a contract for "Radiotherapy Quality Assurance Software." This process, which falls under the industry category of medical software packages, was conducted using a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The award was finalised with Vertec Scientific Limited, a large supplier based in Reading, United Kingdom. The contract covers a three-year period starting from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with the maintenance contract already active from 31st March 2025. The procurement process is complete, and it had a total gross value of £32,850.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical software packages, particularly those capable of providing high-quality and sophisticated solutions for radiotherapy quality assurance. Large businesses with expertise in medical software development and maintenance, such as those holding proficiency in delivering goods and services to institutions like NHS Trusts, could find this sector lucrative. By securing a position in similar contracts, companies can expand their service footprint within the healthcare industry, potentially enhancing their portfolios and gaining access to new markets and collaborations with public sector entities.

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Notice Title

Radiotherapy Quality Assurance Software

Notice Description

Renewal of maintenance contract for software used for analysis of Quality Assurance (QA) tests in Radiotherapy to cover a 3 year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0592a9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053335-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,375 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Melisa Charles-Agwu
Contact Email
bsolcategoryteams@uhb.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B15 2GW
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERTEC SCIENTIFIC

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