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Linac Servicing

NHS GRAMPIAN

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21 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Grampian, a public health body located in Aberdeen, UK, has completed a procurement process titled "Linac Servicing," classified within the health industry category. The procurement involved a service contract for the maintenance of the LINAC Linear Accelerator at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and was executed through a limited procurement method. This method allowed for a direct award to the original equipment manufacturer, Varian Medical Systems UK Ltd. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the contract becoming active following its signing on 20th April 2026. This strategic decision was influenced by the technical necessity for the same supplier due to the absence of competition and the specialised expertise required.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in high-tech medical equipment servicing and maintenance, specifically those capable of handling complex machinery like linear accelerators. The contract, valued at £102,415, presents growth potential for companies specialising in health technology services. Businesses that are large-scale operators with specialised knowledge in equipment servicing, especially those already recognised suppliers to NHS trusts, would be well-suited to such procurement processes. The direct award highlights the importance of niche capabilities and tailored expertise in safeguarding equipment functionality in critical health operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Linac Servicing

Notice Description

Service contract for LINAC Linear Accelerator

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award to original equipment manufacturer to carry out the servicing and maintenance required.

Procurement Information

Direct award the the original equipment manufacturer as the only supplier that has the expertise, spares and knowledge to maintain and service these items.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000829952
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554304
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

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
£102,415 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20264 days 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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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