Award

NHS Grampian Linac Replacement 2023

NHS GRAMPIAN

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Feb 2024 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

20 Jun 2023 at 00:00

Tender

05 Jun 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian recently completed the procurement process for the "NHS Grampian Linac Replacement 2023" contract in the Health industry category. The buying organisation, NHS Grampian, based in Aberdeen, UK, carried out the open procurement method for goods. The deadline for submissions was on 7th July 2023. The contract, valued at £2,579,000.00 GBP, was awarded to Varian Medical Systems UK Ltd. The contract is now active.

This tender for the "NHS Grampian Linac Replacement 2023" contract offers opportunities for businesses, especially in the healthcare equipment sector, to compete for supplying and installing linear accelerators. Businesses with experience in delivering Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy treatments would be well-suited to bid for this contract. The successful Supplier will act as the Prime Contractor for the supply and installation of the product, providing growth potential for businesses in the medical equipment field.

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Notice Title

NHS Grampian Linac Replacement 2023

Notice Description

One linear accelerator was to be replaced, installed at the Aberdeen Cancer Centre (ACC), Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Campus, Aberdeen, as it had reached the end of its recommended life-expectancy and was due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). Product for replacement: 1x Linear Accelerators (AB3): a Linac that is capable of efficiently delivering Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) treatments

Lot Information

Lot 1

One linear accelerator was to be replaced, and installed at the Aberdeen Cancer Centre located at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, within Grampian Health Board, as it had reached the end of its recommended life-expectancy and was due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). Product for replacement: Linear Accelerator (AB3): A Linac that is capable of efficiently delivering Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) treatments This had been tendered within a single Lot, with the award to a single Supplier for the single Lot. The successful Supplier was required to perform as the Prime Contractor for the supply and installation of the Product.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000733786
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497811
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
£2,271,667 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,579,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20242 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 GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

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=JUN480254
    NHS Grampian Linac Replacement 2023 - One linear accelerator is to be replaced, installed at the Aberdeen Cancer Centre (ACC), Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Campus, Aberdeen, as it 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). Product for replacement: 1x Linear Accelerators (AB3): a Linac that is capable of efficiently delivering Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) treatments
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB497811
    NHS Grampian Linac Replacement 2023 - One linear accelerator was to be replaced, installed at the Aberdeen Cancer Centre (ACC), Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Campus, Aberdeen, as it had reached the end of its recommended life-expectancy and was due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). Product for replacement: 1x Linear Accelerators (AB3): a Linac that is capable of efficiently delivering Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) treatments

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