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BCU-DIR-62410- Provision of server upgrades to Varian Trubeam and ARIA Equipment within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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05 Mar 2026 at 16:54

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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05 Mar 2026 at 16:27

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has awarded a contract for server upgrades to Varian Trubeam and ARIA Equipment within the health board. The procurement process involved a direct award to Varian Medical Systems UK Limited, which commenced on 1st April 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2027. The health board, located in Bangor, Wales, classified the procurement under the goods category and aimed to upgrade critical server equipment without competition due to compatibility issues with third-party suppliers. The industry falls under network servers, and the process adheres to Welsh devolved regulations. The award notice was published on 5th March 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in server technologies but is restricted to Varian Medical Systems UK Limited due to the nature of the equipment. Companies that can offer complementary technologies or services to enhance server operations might still find indirect prospects for engagement through ancillary contracts or consultative roles. Given the direct award method and focus on maintaining equipment warranties, businesses with similar capabilities might consider fostering relations with public health organisations to explore opportunities for future partnership non-unique to Varian’s technologies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BCU-DIR-62410- Provision of server upgrades to Varian Trubeam and ARIA Equipment within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Notice Description

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are looking to Direct Award without competition to the Original Engineering Manufacturer (OEM) for the provision of server upgrades to Varian Trubeam and ARIA Equipment found within the Health Board. The requirement is to be seen as Sole Supplier in nature with only Varian Medical Systems UK Limited being able to provide the required server upgrades. It should be noted that any Third Party involvement would not be compatible with the equipment in situ and may void associated warranties. Regular supplier meetings will be scheduled to ensure the Health Board are aware of any further server upgrades that may assist with equipment operation.

Procurement Information

The requirement is to be seen as Sole Supplier in nature with only Varian Medical Systems UK Limited being able to provide the required server upgrades. It should be noted that any Third Party involvement would not be compatible with the equipment in situ and may void associated warranties.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066383
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020131-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48821000 - Network servers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£530,210 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20266 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2PW
Postcode Area
Llandudno
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Y Faenol
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Varian Medical Systems UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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