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Ru-106 Eye Applicators

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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10 Sep 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
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11 Aug 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is buying radioactive ruthenium-106 (Ru-106) ophthalmic applicators, also known as eye plaques, for specialist ocular brachytherapy. These are used to treat uveal melanoma, retinoblastoma and other ocular tumours, with associated technical support for the clinical service. The requirement is for the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre (Beatson WOSCC), supporting patient treatment delivered within NHS Scotland. The buyer is NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, a public health organisation and central purchasing body. The procurement is categorised as medical equipment and supplies, specifically brachytherapy and radiotherapy equipment (CPV 33151000). The arrangement also involves a framework agreement.

This procurement is complete and has been awarded following a limited procedure without prior publication of a competition notice. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde awarded the contract on 4 August 2026 to Eckert & Ziegler BEBIG Ltd. and Eckert & Ziegler BEBIG GmbH. The contract is active and valued at £200,000 excluding VAT for a 36-month period, with the requirement covering approximately six Ru-106 eye applicators purchased and returned each year. The contract award followed a single electronic bid. The buyer relied on the absence of competition for technical reasons, stating that the products could only be supplied by the named contractor and that no reasonable alternative or substitute existed. The award was evaluated on price alone.

This requirement suits manufacturers and specialist medical-device suppliers able to provide clinically approved radioactive ophthalmic brachytherapy applicators, together with the technical support required by an NHS ocular oncology service. A credible competitor would need product expertise in Ru-106 eye plaques, reliable access to the isotope and the capability to manage the supply, handling, return and replacement cycle for equipment used in patient treatment. Evidence of regulatory compliance, clinical approval, radiation-safety controls, quality assurance and dependable technical support would be important. Suppliers would also need capacity to support a recurring, low-volume specialist requirement for a Scottish cancer centre and to demonstrate that their products are technically suitable alternatives to the incumbent applicators.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ru-106 Eye Applicators

Notice Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde intends to purchase Ru-106 Eye Applicators from Eckert & Ziegler for specialist ocular brachytherapy treatments delivered within NHS Scotland. The purchase includes the supply of radioactive Ru-106 ophthalmic applicators and associated technical support services as required by the clinical service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ru-106 eye applicators are ophthalmic brachytherapy plaques used primarily for treating uveal melanoma, retinoblastoma, and other ocular tumors. They consist of a thin film of Ru-106 beta-emitting isotope, encapsulated in pure silver sheets, with a total thickness of only 1 mm, making them easy to handle and position on the eye surface. The beta radiation has a limited range, allowing high doses to tumors up to 5 mm in thickness while sparing sensitive structures like the optic disc and fovea.. Approximately six (6) Ru-106 Eye Applicators required to be purchased and returned per year, this contract will cover a 36 month period

Procurement Information

In order to award this contract compliantly, NHSGGC will follow Regulation 33 (b) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons (ii) competition is absent for technical reasons. The contract will support the continued provision of specialist brachytherapy services and ensure the ongoing availability of clinically approved applicators required for patient treatment. The estimated contract value is 200,000 GBP excluding VAT over a period of 3 years. The proposed award is being made without prior competition as the required products can only be supplied by the named contractor and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839176
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564282
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

33151000 - Radiotherapy devices and supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
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
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G4 0SF
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Dennistoun
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Eckert & Ziegler BEBIG Ltd.

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562106
    Ru-106 Eye Applicators - NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde intends to purchase Ru-106 Eye Applicators from Eckert & Ziegler for specialist ocular brachytherapy treatments delivered within NHS Scotland. The purchase includes the supply of radioactive Ru-106 ophthalmic applicators and associated technical support services as required by the clinical service.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564282
    Ru-106 Eye Applicators - NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde intends to purchase Ru-106 Eye Applicators from Eckert & Ziegler for specialist ocular brachytherapy treatments delivered within NHS Scotland. The purchase includes the supply of radioactive Ru-106 ophthalmic applicators and associated technical support services as required by the clinical service.

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