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AwardUpdate

06 Jul 2026 at 01:00

Award

17 Jun 2026 at 01:00

TenderUpdate

25 Feb 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Golden Jubilee, located in Clydebank, UK, recently undertook a procurement process for a "Robotic Bronchoscopy System" aimed to enhance its medical infrastructure with an advanced robotic-assisted surgical system. The main focus of this procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the healthcare sector. The procurement process involved an award update on 6th July 2026, following a limited procurement method due to the unique technical requirements only offered by Intuitive Surgical Limited from Oxford. The contract has been actively in place since 21st February 2025, with no prior publication of a call for competition, valued at GBP 4,961,505. Key completion stages were achieved with the award notice being corrected on 6th July 2026, reflecting necessary adjustments due to administrative errors during issuance.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for firms specialising in high-end medical equipment and consulting services aligned with robotic-assisted surgical technologies. Companies with expertise in maintenance and supply of consumables for medical robotic systems, particularly those leveraging advanced imaging and instrumentation technologies, stand to benefit from partnerships or sub-contracting opportunities. The exclusive contract with Intuitive Surgical was based on their capacity to meet stringent surgical requirements that could foster hospital capability growth—their Da Vinci Systems representing a landmark in minimally invasive surgery solutions. Businesses interested in collaborating with the NHS Golden Jubilee might explore avenues in complementary medical technology integrations and service provisions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Robotic Bronchoscopy System

Notice Description

The Golden Jubilee National Hospital intend to purchase a robotic - assisted surgical system together with maintenance and consumables.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Golden Jubilee National Hospital intend to purchase a robotic - assisted surgical system together with maintenance and consumables.

Procurement Information

See earlier Section. At this point in time The National Waiting Times Centre Board (Golden Jubilee National Hospital) are satisfied that there are no other medical robots available that can provide the surgical requirements of our consultants and patients.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000791377
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559496
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,961,505 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 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 Golden Jubilee
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CLYDEBANK
Postcode
G81 4DY
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Clydebank Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Intuitive Surgical Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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