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17 Jul 2026 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian is actively seeking a contractor for the replacement of radiotherapy equipment at the Aberdeen Cancer Centre, located at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The procurement process is at the tender stage, focusing on securing a Treatment Planning System, Oncology Information Management System, and Radiotherapy Archive. This open procedure contract is valued at GBP 1,215,000 and falls within the industry category for radiotherapy devices. Interested parties must submit bids electronically by 17th August 2026, with the contract award period commencing the same day. The contract duration is 24 months, including community benefits compliance and adherence to the Fair Work First criteria.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in medical device provision, particularly those experienced in delivering and installing radiotherapy systems on a "turnkey" basis. Enterprises capable of handling comprehensive responsibilities as a Prime Contractor will be well-suited to compete, leveraging their expertise in handling complex installations and compliance with public procurement standards. With a significant contract value and clear-cut industry focus, this tender invites businesses with a history of robust turnover, adequate insurance cover, and the ability to contribute to community benefits initiatives in Scotland.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NHS Grampian Radiotherapy TPS, OMS and Archive Replacement

Notice Description

The product for replacement under this new contract is for one (1) Treatment Planning System (TPS), one (1) Oncology Information Management System (OMS) and one (1) Radiotherapy Archive included within the OMS. This is to be tendered as a single lot, including supply and installation on a "turnkey" basis as necessary within NHS Grampian located at the Aberdeen Cancer Centre at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary as the equipment has reached the end of its recommended life-expectancy and is due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP).

Lot Information

Lot 1

One (1) Treatment Planning System (TPS), one (1) Oncology Information Management System (OMS) including one (1) Radiotherapy Archive is to be replaced and installed at the Aberdeen Cancer Centre located at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary as the equipment has reached the end of its recommended life-expectancy and is 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 as necessary. Contractors are required to provide detailed information in relation to the turnkey arrangements. It is 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 is 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-06ce01
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067866-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33150000 - Radiotherapy, mechanotherapy, electrotherapy and physical therapy devices

33151000 - Radiotherapy devices and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,215,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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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

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