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title: "NHS Lothian and NHS Grampian Radiotherapy Linac Replacement"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03358a"
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# NHS Lothian and NHS Grampian Radiotherapy Linac Replacement

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03358a

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## Summary

The NHS National Services Scotland, on behalf of NHS Lothian and NHS Grampian, is conducting an open procurement process for the replacement of radiotherapy equipment titled "NHS Lothian and NHS Grampian Radiotherapy Linac Replacement". This procurement falls under the healthcare industry category, with significant contracts for radiotherapy devices and associated services valued at approximately GBP 5,369,167. The tender will conclude on 17 June 2022 at 10:00 AM, with an anticipated award period commencing the same day. Bidders may submit proposals electronically and are expected to have a minimum annual turnover of GBP 10 million over the last three years.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment and installation services, particularly those capable of providing integrated solutions for advanced radiotherapy technology. Companies with experience in delivering comprehensive, turnkey projects will be particularly well-suited to compete. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate social responsibility through community benefit initiatives may enhance their attractiveness as bidders, given the emphasis on such contributions within the procurement requirements.

## Notice

National Services Scotland (NSS) acting through its division Procurement, Facilities and Commissioning (PCF) is undertaking this procurement on behalf of both Lothian Health Board (the "Board") and Grampian Health Board (the "Board") (and together the "Boards"). It is intended that an award will be made of a single lot for each Board to one successful Contractor who will act in the role of Prime Contractor for supply of all Products and associated services to each individual Board, including installation on a "turnkey basis". This means that the successful Contractor shall assume full responsibility for supply of all Products and associated services. The successful Contractor shall be solely responsible for effecting any sub-contracting or collaborative arrangements required with other suppliers to allow the successful Contractor to meet this commitment. Grampian Health Board (the "Board") provides a comprehensive radiotherapy service based at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary ("ARI"). The Board wishes to procure one Medical Linear Accelerator ("Linac") for the delivery of radiotherapy treatments, in order to replace an existing linac. Lothian Health Board have a requirement for the supply and installation of a 6MV radiotherapy treatment machine together with all associated equipment supplied therewith ("the Product"). The Product will be operated by the Board in the Edinburgh Cancer Centre (ECC) at Western General Hospital (WGH). Both Linacs are being procured under the NHS Scotland Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP).

### Lot Information

NHS Grampian Radiotherapy Linac (Adaptive)

National Services Scotland (NSS) acting through its division Procurement, Facilities and Commissioning (PCF) is undertaking this procurement on behalf of Grampian Health Board (the "Board"). It is intended that an award will be made to one successful Contractor who will act in the role of Prime Contractor for supply of all Products and associated services, including installation on a "turnkey basis". This means that the successful Contractor shall assume full responsibility for supply of all Products and associated services. The successful Contractor shall be solely responsible for effecting any sub-contracting or collaborative arrangements required with other suppliers to allow the successful Contractor to meet this commitment. The Grampian Health Board (the "Board") provides a comprehensive radiotherapy service based at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary ("ARI"). The Board wishes to procure one Medical Linear Accelerator ("Linac") for the delivery of a Linac for the delivery of on-line adaptive radiotherapy treatments, in order to replace an existing linac. Additional information: For Lots 1 and 2, the Board intends to award a contract to one successful Contractor for the supply of either Lot 1 or Lot 2, but not both. The Board will accept the highest ranked offer for Lot 1, unless the quoted price exceeds the budget; or the Board considers that the offered products do not achieve a sufficient throughput; or the Board considers that no offer meets its requirements.

NHS Grampian Radiotherapy Linac (Standard)

National Services Scotland (NSS) acting through its division Procurement, Facilities and Commissioning (PCF) is undertaking this procurement on behalf of Grampian Health Board (the "Board"). It is intended that an award will be made to one successful Contractor who will act in the role of Prime Contractor for supply of all Products and associated services, including installation on a "turnkey basis". This means that the successful Contractor shall assume full responsibility for supply of all Products and associated services. The successful Contractor shall be solely responsible for effecting any sub-contracting or collaborative arrangements required with other suppliers to allow the successful Contractor to meet this commitment. The Grampian Health Board (the "Board") provides a comprehensive radiotherapy service based at the Aberdeen Royal Infirmary ("ARI"). The Board wishes to procure one Medical Linear Accelerator ("Linac") for the delivery of a conventional multi-mode Linac for the delivery of radiotherapy treatments, in order to replace an existing linac. Additional information: For Lots 1 and 2, the Board intends to award a contract to one successful Contractor for the supply of either Lot 1 or Lot 2, but not both. If the Board does not award a contract for Lot 1, then the Board will consider the highest ranked offer for Lot 2.

NHS Lothian Radiotherapy Linac (Standard)

National Services Scotland (NSS) acting through its division Procurement, Facilities and Commissioning (PCF) is undertaking this procurement on behalf of Lothian Health Board (the "Board"). It is intended that an award will be made of a single lot to one successful Contractor who will act in the role of Prime Contractor for supply of all Products and associated services, including installation on a "turnkey basis". This means that the successful Contractor shall assume full responsibility for supply of all Products and associated services. The successful Contractor shall be solely responsible for effecting any sub-contracting or collaborative arrangements required with other suppliers to allow the successful Contractor to meet this commitment. Lothian Health Board have a requirement for the supply and installation of a 6MV radiotherapy treatment machine together with all associated equipment supplied therewith ("the Product"). The Product will be operated by the Board in the Edinburgh Cancer Centre (ECC) at Western General Hospital (WGH). Additional information: For NHS Lothian (Lot 3), this will be awarded separately from Lot 1 or 2 for NHS Grampian and will be considered on the basis of the highest scoring tender that meets both the budgetary and performance requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012013-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,369,167 |
| Lots value | £7,857,334 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Additional buyers | NHS GRAMPIAN; NHS LOTHIAN |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH12 9EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire, TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## 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

- 9 May 2022 at 14:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012013-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsgrampian.org
- http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000689202
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00200
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00326
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA11883
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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