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Auto-injectors for PET-CT Service

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Sep 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

05 Dec 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS National Services Scotland bought auto-injector systems for PET-CT imaging services used by four NHS boards: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, NHS Lothian, NHS Grampian and NHS Tayside. The systems deliver radiopharmaceuticals for PET-CT scans; the stated purpose was to standardise delivery, improve patient safety and image quality, and streamline clinical workflows. The single requirement also includes maintenance throughout the machines’ lifespan and all consumables needed for daily operation. This is a supply contract with associated equipment maintenance and consumables, rather than a purchase of equipment alone. The work supports the boards’ PET-CT services across Scotland and runs alongside the programme to replace PET-CT scanners.

The procurement is complete and a single contract was awarded to Bayer Plc following an open procedure. Four bids were received. The contract was signed on 5 March 2026 and is active. Its value is £1.76 million. The planned contract period is 3,600 days, covering the lifespan of the machines. The tender closed on 9 January 2026, with evaluation scheduled to begin on 12 January 2026. There was one lot, covering systems, lifetime maintenance and operating consumables; bids for alternative solutions were not allowed. Evaluation was split equally between quality/technical and cost. Suppliers had to meet insurance requirements, demonstrate relevant turnover and service capability, and provide equipment compliant with applicable standards, including UKCA or CE marking and the specified injector standard. NHS RPA involvement and installer compliance certification were also required.

This award demonstrates demand for an integrated PET-CT auto-injector supply, maintenance and consumables package across four NHS boards. Suppliers competing for a similar requirement would need to support standardised radiopharmaceutical delivery and provide dependable equipment maintenance and the consumables needed for daily clinical use throughout the equipment lifecycle. Technical credibility depends on demonstrating compliance with the specified injector standard and current UK and international safety requirements, including UKCA or CE marking. Installation must meet MEIGaN requirements, with a certificate of compliance, and the critical examination must be carried out with or by an NHS Radiation Protection Adviser. The buyer also expects evidence of service capability, relevant financial standing and the required employer, public, professional indemnity and product liability insurance. Quality and technical merit matter as much as price in the buyer’s evaluation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Auto-injectors for PET-CT Service

Notice Description

This procurement is for the acquisition of auto-injector systems to support PET-CT services across NHS Scotland. The aim is to standardize the delivery of radiopharmaceuticals, improve patient safety, enhance imaging quality, and streamline clinical workflows. This procurement will apply to the 4 NHS Boards involved in PET-CT imaging, NHS GG&C, NHS Lothian, NHS Grampian and NHS Tayside. The procurement is to do a 10 year, non-framework contract as this covers the lifespan of the machines. It will run alongside the PET-CT replacement programme. There will be a single award as the requirements of the service are to standardise equipment and delivery.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for the acquisition of auto-injector systems to support PET-CT services across NHS Scotland. The aim is to standardize the delivery of radiopharmaceuticals, improve patient safety, enhance imaging quality, and streamline clinical workflows. This procurement will apply to the 4 NHS Boards involved in PET-CT imaging, NHS GG&C, NHS Lothian, NHS Grampian and NHS Tayside. The procurement is to do a 10 year, non-framework contract as this covers the lifespan of the machines. The procurement will also cover the maintenance of the machines for the lifespan and the delivery of all consumables required for the daily operation of the machines. It will run alongside the PET-CT replacement programme. There will be a single award as the requirements of the service are to standardise equipment and delivery.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000817623
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565576
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33140000 - Medical consumables

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,760,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Bayer Plc

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545008
    Auto-injectors for PET-CT Service - This procurement is for the acquisition of auto-injector systems to support PET-CT services across NHS Scotland. The aim is to standardize the delivery of radiopharmaceuticals, improve patient safety, enhance imaging quality, and streamline clinical workflows. This procurement will apply to the 4 NHS Boards involved in PET-CT imaging, NHS GG&C, NHS Lothian, NHS Grampian and NHS Tayside. The procurement is to do a 10 year, non-framework contract as this covers the lifespan of the machines. It will run alongside the PET-CT replacement programme. There will be a single award as the requirements of the service are to standardise equipment and delivery.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565576
    Auto-injectors for PET-CT Service - This procurement is for the acquisition of auto-injector systems to support PET-CT services across NHS Scotland. The aim is to standardize the delivery of radiopharmaceuticals, improve patient safety, enhance imaging quality, and streamline clinical workflows. This procurement will apply to the 4 NHS Boards involved in PET-CT imaging, NHS GG&C, NHS Lothian, NHS Grampian and NHS Tayside. The procurement is to do a 10 year, non-framework contract as this covers the lifespan of the machines. It will run alongside the PET-CT replacement programme. There will be a single award as the requirements of the service are to standardise equipment and delivery.

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