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Award

28 Jun 2019 at 01:00

TenderUpdate

15 Apr 2019 at 01:00

Tender

21 Mar 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the $190,126 contract awarded by The Common Services Agency (commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland, NSS) for the "NHS Scotland PET CT Isolators" project. This initiative, located in Edinburgh and Dundee, belongs to the health industry sector and is characterised as an open procedure. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with a contract signed on June 7, 2019. Two Gallium-68 Isolators will be implemented in Lothian and Tayside Health Boards to enhance PET/CT imaging services for patients.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment and healthcare sectors, particularly those capable of supplying advanced machinery like medical isolators. Given the technical requirements for handling Ga68 radiopharmaceuticals, companies with a proven track record in high-quality medical supplies and compliance with strict safety regulations would be well-suited to compete. SMEs specialising in health technology are particularly encouraged to explore this avenue for growth.

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Notice Title

NHS Scotland PET CT Isolators

Notice Description

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) have commissioned the implementation of gallium-68 PET/CT imaging services in four Health Boards across Scotland: Lothian; Grampian; Tayside and Greater Glasgow & Clyde (GGC). This procurement was to procure two (2) Gallium-68 Isolators, to be located, one (1) each, within Lothian Health Board and Tayside Health Board.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) have commissioned the implementation of gallium-68 PET/CT imaging services in four Health Boards across Scotland: Lothian; Grampian; Tayside and Greater Glasgow & Clyde (GGC). Gallium-68 (Ga68) is now the gold standard for the detection and localisation of neuroendocrine tumours (somatostatin receptor imaging) and is an emerging prospect for improved prostate cancer imaging. The location of the Ga68 manufacturing and dispensing service in each Health Board will differ, depending on local requirements, however each Health Board will be required to dispense Ga68 radiopharmaceuticals in an appropriately shielded clean air device, such as an isolator, hot cell or biological safety cabinet that meets the requirements of a Grade A environment, as stipulated in the European Commission's Guidance for Good Manufacturing Practice (EU GMP), Annex 1. Gallium-68 for use in the preparation of Ga68-radiopharmaceuticals can be generated from a Ga68 generator or a cyclotron, with each Health Board having a preference for how they will generate Ga68 to provide the service to their patients. NHS Scotland has commissioned the procurement of PET isolators for the dispensing of Ga68-radiopharmaceuticals in up to four centres across Scotland. The isolator must provide sufficient radiation protection to ensure the radiation dose to operators is as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP), while providing a sterile environment to protect the patient against microbial contamination in their dose. This Procurement exercise was to procure two (2) isolators, suitable for handling Ga68, and other PET isotopes, which will be located, one (1) each, within Lothian Heath Board (at Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh) and Tayside Health Board (at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000578207
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL358852
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

33100000 - Medical equipments

33124000 - Diagnostics and radiodiagnostic devices and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£190,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£190,126 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jun 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

NHS Lothian

NHS Tayside

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
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
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Amercare Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR349295
    NHS Scotland PET CT Isolators - NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) have commissioned the implementation of gallium-68 PET/CT imaging services in four Health Boards across Scotland: Lothian; Grampian; Tayside and Greater Glasgow & Clyde (GGC). This procurement is to procure two (2) Gallium-68 Isolators, to be located, one (1) each, within Lothian Health Board and Tayside Health Board.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL358852
    NHS Scotland PET CT Isolators - NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) have commissioned the implementation of gallium-68 PET/CT imaging services in four Health Boards across Scotland: Lothian; Grampian; Tayside and Greater Glasgow & Clyde (GGC). This procurement was to procure two (2) Gallium-68 Isolators, to be located, one (1) each, within Lothian Health Board and Tayside Health Board.

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