---
title: "Grampian Health Board Radiotherapy Linac, R&V and TPS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02bc4c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-06-15"
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# Grampian Health Board Radiotherapy Linac, R&V and TPS

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02bc4c

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Common Services Agency, commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), involves the acquisition of a Medical Linear Accelerator (Linac) and associated systems for radiotherapy at Grampian Cancer Care Centre, Aberdeen. This tender, classified under CPV code 33150000 (Radiotherapy devices and supplies), is now complete, having been awarded on 28 May 2021, with a contract value of approximately £3,346,000. The process followed an open procurement method and included two lots; Lot 1 for an Adaptive Linac and Lot 2 for a Conventional Linac, where the Board aimed to select one successful contractor based on quality and cost criteria.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in medical equipment and technology, particularly those focused on radiotherapy solutions. Suppliers with expertise in the design and provision of Linacs, Oncology Information Management, and Treatment Planning Systems would be well-suited to compete in this market. Companies keen to engage with NHS procurement processes should consider the growing demand for advanced healthcare technology, facilitated through such public contracts, to expand their market presence and drive business growth.

## Notice

Grampian Health Board wished to procure one Medical Linear Accelerator ("Linac") for the delivery of radiotherapy treatments, in order to replace an existing linac. The Board also wished to renew or replace its existing Oncology Information Management and Record and Verify System, as well as its Treatment Planning System.

### Lot Information

Adaptive Linac, R&V and TPS

Lot 1 comprised all of the following: - a Linac for the delivery of on-line adaptive radiotherapy treatments - an Oncology Information Management and Record and Verify System ("R&V") - a Treatment Planning System ("TPS") Additional information: The Board intended to award a contract to one successful Contractor for the supply of either Lot 1 or Lot 2, but not both.

Conventional Linac, R&V and TPS

Lot 2 comprised all of the following: - a conventional multi-mode Linac - an Oncology Information Management and Record and Verify System ("R&V") - a Treatment Planning System ("TPS") Additional information: The Board intended to award a contract to one successful Contractor for the supply of either Lot 1 or Lot 2, but not both.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013529-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,345,900 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33150000 - Radiotherapy, mechanotherapy, electrotherapy and physical therapy devices
- 33151000 - Radiotherapy devices and supplies

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2021 at 16:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013529-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:554976-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883

## Provenance

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