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Aria Service Contract Renewal

NHS GRAMPIAN

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves NHS Grampian, located in Aberdeen, with the contracting process titled "Aria Service Contract Renewal." It falls under the health industry category, specifically servicing medical equipment. The procurement stage is at the award phase, and the contract was signed on 8 April 2026 with a total value of £54,434. The renewal involves a direct award to Varian Medical Systems UK Ltd, the original equipment manufacturer. This process adopts a limited procurement method without prior publication due to technical reasons. The delivery location for the services is Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

This contract offers potential business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale businesses with expertise in medical equipment servicing. Due to the technical specificity required, partnerships or sub-contracting arrangements might benefit smaller firms aiming to enter the healthcare sector. Since the service provision is limited to Varian Medical Systems UK Ltd, businesses with specialisation in complementary technologies or support services for healthcare equipment may find strategic partnership openings. NHS Grampian's address and contact details suggest a potential engagement point for businesses aiming to network in the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Aria Service Contract Renewal

Notice Description

Servicing of Medical equipment by equipment manufacturer

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award to Original Equipment Manufacturer as the only supplier with sufficient knowledge and expertise to carry out this work.

Procurement Information

Award of contract to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) as the only supplier with the knowledge, spares and expertise to maintain these units.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829794
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554170
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50420000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and surgical equipment

50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£54,434 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 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
NHS GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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