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Auto-injectors for PET-CT Service

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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30 Sep 2026 at 10:56

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25 Mar 2026 at 10:53

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Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 11:22

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS National Services Scotland bought auto-injector systems for PET-CT imaging across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Lothian, NHS Grampian and NHS Tayside. The requirement covers equipment to deliver radiopharmaceuticals, together with maintenance throughout the machines’ lifespan and the consumables needed for daily operation. The systems are intended to standardise radiopharmaceutical delivery, support patient safety and imaging quality, and streamline clinical workflows. The purchase forms part of the PET-CT replacement programme and was designed to provide a consistent equipment and delivery approach across the four NHS boards. The work combines medical equipment and consumables supply with maintenance of medical equipment.

The procurement is complete and contracts are active. Bayer Plc was selected as supplier for the single-lot requirement. Two active contracts are recorded: one valued at £348,540.96, signed on 16 March 2026, and another valued at £1,760,000, signed on 5 March 2026. The stated contract duration is 3,600 days (10 years). The procurement used an open procedure, with electronic submissions; bids were due by 9 January 2026. Evaluation was weighted equally between quality/technical and cost. Four bids were recorded. The tender data describes the arrangement as non-framework, while also recording framework-agreement involvement; the lot is marked cancelled, despite the completed procurement and active awards and contracts.

For suppliers considering similar NHS PET-CT requirements, this award shows demand for a coordinated package: auto-injector equipment, lifecycle maintenance and dependable supply of operating consumables across multiple health boards. Credible competitors would need to demonstrate that their equipment meets applicable UK and international safety standards, carries UKCA or CE marking, and complies with ISO 11608-5:2022. Installation requires a certificate of compliance with MEIGaN, and critical examinations must be carried out with or by an NHS radiation protection adviser. Suppliers also need the service capacity to maintain equipment over its lifespan and support consistent clinical operation across sites. The buyer assessed technical quality alongside cost, so evidence of compliance, service capability and a competitive whole-package offer would be relevant when this requirement next arises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Auto-injectors for PET-CT Service

Notice Description

This procurement is for the acquisition of auto-injector systems to support PET-CT services across NHS Scotland. The aim is to standardize the delivery of radiopharmaceuticals, improve patient safety, enhance imaging quality, and streamline clinical workflows. This procurement will apply to the 4 NHS Boards involved in PET-CT imaging, NHS GG&C, NHS Lothian, NHS Grampian and NHS Tayside. The procurement is to do a 10 year, non-framework contract as this covers the lifespan of the machines. It will run alongside the PET-CT replacement programme. There will be a single award as the requirements of the service are to standardise equipment and delivery.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the acquisition of auto-injector systems to support PET-CT services across NHS Scotland. The aim is to standardize the delivery of radiopharmaceuticals, improve patient safety, enhance imaging quality, and streamline clinical workflows. This procurement will apply to the 4 NHS Boards involved in PET-CT imaging, NHS GG&C, NHS Lothian, NHS Grampian and NHS Tayside. The procurement is to do a 10 year, non-framework contract as this covers the lifespan of the machines. The procurement will also cover the maintenance of the machines for the lifespan and the delivery of all consumables required for the daily operation of the machines. It will run alongside the PET-CT replacement programme. There will be a single award as the requirements of the service are to standardise equipment and delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef7a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092236-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33140000 - Medical consumables

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,108,540 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Bayer Plc

Further Information

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