Award

NHS Tayside Radiotherapy HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader Unit

NHS TAYSIDE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Oct 2021 at 00:00

Tender

13 Apr 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Tayside is conducting a public procurement exercise for the acquisition of an HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader Unit, aimed at enhancing services at the Tayside Cancer Centre located at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. The procurement is classified under the goods category and uses an open procedure, with a total contract value of £532,000. The tender process is currently completed, with the contract awarded on 21 September 2021. This procurement was initiated under the Scottish Government’s Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare technology and medical equipment supply. Companies with expertise in the manufacturing and installation of medical devices, particularly those equipped with relevant certifications and quality management systems, will be well-positioned to compete. The contract specifications highlight the importance of compliance with NHS requirements, making it advantageous for suppliers who have demonstrated experience in the sector to pursue such opportunities for growth.

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Notice Title

NHS Tayside Radiotherapy HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader Unit

Notice Description

This Procurement Exercise was for the purchase of the following Product to be installed at the Tayside Cancer Centre located at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee: 1 x HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader Unit and Turnkey Installation

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tayside Health Board (more commonly known as NHS Tayside) operates the Tayside Cancer Centre (being located at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee) and had a requirement to replace its current PDR Brachytherapy Afterloader Unit under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). This NHS Requirement included the provision for the purchase of the following Products: 1 x HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader Unit and Turnkey Installation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000650138
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430351
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£532,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20214 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
NHS TAYSIDE
Contact Name
Alan Summers
Contact Email
alan.summers2@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312756511

Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 9SY
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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