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Auto-injectors for PET-CT Service

THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS)

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25 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) has completed a procurement process for auto-injector systems to support PET-CT services across NHS Scotland. This tender aims to standardize the delivery of radiopharmaceuticals in healthcare, focusing on improving patient safety and imaging quality. The procurement process, led by NSS, located in Edinburgh, adheres to an open procedure for goods within the health industry category. The procurement covers four NHS boards—NHS GG&C, NHS Lothian, NHS Grampian, and NHS Tayside—and involves a 10-year, non-framework contract meant to coincide with the PET-CT replacement programme. The contract is awarded to Bayer Plc, with a value of £348,540.96 and was signed on 16 March 2026.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for large-scale suppliers of medical equipment and technology solutions. Businesses involved in healthcare innovation, radiopharmaceutical delivery, and PET-CT imaging solutions will find this contract particularly relevant. With the standardisation of equipment and services required as part of the contract, companies specialising in high-quality, cost-effective medical devices and long-term service agreements should consider competing for future opportunities similar to this procurement. This initiative, focusing on enhancing efficiency and quality in healthcare delivery, represents a strategic opportunity for firms looking to expand within the Scottish health sector.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827337
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552445
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£348,540 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks 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
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
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552445
    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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