Award

Greater Glasgow Health Board Radiotherapy Linear Accelerators

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

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Award

21 Dec 2023 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

23 May 2023 at 00:00

Tender

20 Apr 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde organisation has awarded a contract for the procurement of two linear accelerators to replace the existing ones at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, located at the Gartnavel General Hospital within Greater Glasgow. The contract was finalised on 8th November 2023, with a total value of GBP 5,820,000. This procurement falls under the Health industry category and was conducted through an open procedure. The main procurement category for this tender was goods. The award was granted to Varian Medical Systems UK Ltd.

This tender opportunity for the replacement and installation of linear accelerators by the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde organisation presents a lucrative business opportunity for companies operating in the healthcare equipment sector. Businesses specialising in medical device manufacturing and installation services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The submission deadline for detailed tender documents was extended to 31st May 2023, allowing interested suppliers to prepare comprehensive bids. The contract period for this opportunity is 24 months, and the successful supplier is expected to act as the Prime Contractor for the supply and installation of the products.

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Notice Title

Greater Glasgow Health Board Radiotherapy Linear Accelerators

Notice Description

Two linear accelerators were to be replaced, installed at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre located at Gartnavel General Hospital, within Greater Glasgow Health Board, as they had reached the end of their recommended life-expectancy and were due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). Product for replacement: 2x Linear Accelerators: Linear Accelerator 1: photon modality (general RT use) (GL 1) Linear Accelerator 2: photon modality (general RT use plus stereotactic capability) (GL 2)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Two linear accelerators were to be replaced, installed at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre located at Gartnavel General Hospital, within Greater Glasgow Health Board, as they had reached the end of their recommended life-expectancy and were due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). Product for replacement: 2x Linear Accelerators: Linear Accelerator 1:photon modality (general RT use) photon modality (general RT use plus stereotactic capability) (GL 1) Linear Accelerator 2: photon modality (general RT use plus stereotactic capability)(GL 2) This was being tendered in a single Lot, with the award to a single Supplier for the single Lot. The successful Supplier would be required to perform as the Prime Contractor for the supply and installation of the Product.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000729543
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495450
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
£5,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,820,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20232 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 GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE
Contact Name
James Lennon
Contact Email
james.lennon@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 7929866732

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0SF
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Dennistoun
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476743
    Greater Glasgow Health Board Radiotherapy Linear Accelerators - Two linear accelerators are to be replaced, installed at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre located at Gartnavel General Hospital, within Greater Glasgow Health Board, as they have reached the end of their recommended life-expectancy and are due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). Product for replacement: 2x Linear Accelerators: Linear Accelerator 1: photon modality (general RT use) (GL 1) Linear Accelerator 2: photon modality (general RT use plus stereotactic capability) (GL 2)
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495450
    Greater Glasgow Health Board Radiotherapy Linear Accelerators - Two linear accelerators were to be replaced, installed at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre located at Gartnavel General Hospital, within Greater Glasgow Health Board, as they had reached the end of their recommended life-expectancy and were due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). Product for replacement: 2x Linear Accelerators: Linear Accelerator 1: photon modality (general RT use) (GL 1) Linear Accelerator 2: photon modality (general RT use plus stereotactic capability) (GL 2)

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