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Radiotherapy, Linear Accelerator, for Highland Health Board and Tayside Health Board

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

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Jul 2018 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland, is conducting a procurement process for the purchase of radiotherapy equipment, specifically two linear accelerators for Highland Health Board and Tayside Health Board. The tender is currently in the Award stage, having been formally completed on 6th February 2020. The equipment will be delivered to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness and Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, as part of the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme. This open procurement process involved a contract value of over £5 million GBP, with the intention of awarding a single contractor to manage the turnkey project.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment supply and installation, particularly those with experience in sophisticated radiotherapy technology. SMEs that can demonstrate compliance with NHS requirements and possess the necessary certifications, alongside a proven track record in similar projects, are well-positioned to compete. Potential bidders should be able to manage the complexities of delivering technical services and ensure they meet quality standards set by the contracting authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Radiotherapy, Linear Accelerator, for Highland Health Board and Tayside Health Board

Notice Description

Radiotherapy equipment installed at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, and the Tayside Cancer Centre, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, (the "TCC"), would reach the end of its recommended life-expectancy and was due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). This NHS Requirement included the provision for the purchase of the following Products: 2 x Linear Accelerators comprising: 1 x multi (photon/electron) modality at Raigmore Hospital, and 1 x multi (photon/electron) modality at the TCC. The implementation of the Products would be undertaken by the Contractor on a "turnkey" basis. It was intended that an award would be made to one successful Contractor who would act in the role of Prime Contractor for supply of all Products and associated services to the Boards. This meant that the successful Contractor should assume full responsibility for supply of all Products and associated services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Radiotherapy equipment installed at both Raigmore Hospital within Highland Health Board and the Tayside Cancer Centre, located at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee (the "TCC") within Tayside Health Board would reach the end of its recommended life-expectancy and was due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). This NHS Requirement included the provision for the purchase of the following Products: 2 x Linear Accelerators comprising: 1 x multi (photon/electron) modality at Raigmore Hospital, and 1 x multi (photon/electron) modality at the TCC. The implementation of the Products would be undertaken by the Contractor on a "turnkey" basis. It was intended that an award would be made to one successful Contractor who would act in the role of Prime Contractor for supply of all Products and associated services to the Boards. This meant that the successful Contractor should assume full responsibility for supply of all Products and associated services. The successful Contractor should solely be responsible for effecting any subcontracting or collaborative arrangements required with other suppliers to allow the successful Contractor to meet this commitment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000548511
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380042
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

CPV Codes

33150000 - Radiotherapy, mechanotherapy, electrotherapy and physical therapy devices

33151000 - Radiotherapy devices and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,300,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,044,481 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Apr 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("Authority")
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

Varian Medical Systems UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL325613
    Radiotherapy, Linear Accelerator, for Highland Health Board and Tayside Health Board - Radiotherapy equipment installed at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, and the Tayside Cancer Centre, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, (the "TCC"), will reach the end of its recommended life-expectancy and is due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). This NHS Requirement includes the provision for the purchase of the following Products: 2 x Linear Accelerators comprising: 1 x multi (photon/electron) modality at Raigmore Hospital, and 1 x multi (photon/electron) modality at the TCC. The implementation of the Products will be undertaken by the Contractor on a "turnkey" basis. 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 Boards. This means that the successful Contractor shall assume full responsibility for supply of all Products and associated services.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380042
    Radiotherapy, Linear Accelerator, for Highland Health Board and Tayside Health Board - Radiotherapy equipment installed at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness, and the Tayside Cancer Centre, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, (the "TCC"), would reach the end of its recommended life-expectancy and was due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). This NHS Requirement included the provision for the purchase of the following Products: 2 x Linear Accelerators comprising: 1 x multi (photon/electron) modality at Raigmore Hospital, and 1 x multi (photon/electron) modality at the TCC. The implementation of the Products would be undertaken by the Contractor on a "turnkey" basis. It was intended that an award would be made to one successful Contractor who would act in the role of Prime Contractor for supply of all Products and associated services to the Boards. This meant that the successful Contractor should assume full responsibility for supply of all Products and associated services.

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