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28 May 2026 at 14:44

Summary of the contracting process

The University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust, located in Poole, United Kingdom, has completed a procurement process titled "Varian Linac Call Off Orders" in the healthcare equipment industry category. The tender involves the acquisition of spare parts for Varian Linac systems spanning a period from 2026 to 2032. This procurement process utilises a direct award method due to the necessity of using specified manufacturers' parts, specifically from Siemens Healthcare Limited, located in Surrey. The procurement is categorised under goods and is a part of a completed contract that commenced on 28th May 2026 and is scheduled to end on 27th May 2032. Key legal frameworks governing this process are based on the UKPGA legal basis from 2023.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses dealing with medical equipment manufacturing, particularly those equipped to offer niche spare parts to large healthcare providers. Businesses with close ties or existing partnership arrangements with manufacturers like Siemens would find competitive advantage in similar future tenders due to the specialised nature of the procurement method, which favours direct awards to original equipment manufacturers or their authorised partners. Also, businesses that specialise in logistics and supply chain management for healthcare goods can explore partnerships with manufacturers to streamline the distribution processes, thereby growing their operational footprint and market influence within the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Varian Linac Call Off Orders

Notice Description

Call Off Order for Varian Linac Spare Parts from 2026 to 2032

Procurement Information

Call off contract for replacement parts for Varian Linacs with manufacturer

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a7f9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063374-2026
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
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34913000 - Miscellaneous spare parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
27 May 2026 - 27 May 2032 Over 5 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 DORSET NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POOLE
Postcode
BH15 2JB
Post Town
Bournemouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK63 Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Electoral Ward
Poole Town
Westminster Constituency
Poole

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIEMENS HEALTHCARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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