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title: "NHS Grampian HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0586ee"
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# NHS Grampian HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader

Buyer: NHS GRAMPIAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0586ee

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## Summary

NHS Grampian is actively engaging in the procurement process for a new HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader to be installed at the Aberdeen Cancer Centre, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, replacing equipment that has reached the end of its service life. The tender, classified under CPV code 33150000, addresses the procurement of goods within the healthcare sector. With an estimated contract value of £315,000, the project was initiated under an open procedure, which commenced in August 2025, with key dates including the tender submission deadline on 17th September 2025. This procurement is a part of the Scottish Government’s Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme, focusing on health infrastructure sustainability.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical devices, especially those with expertise in radiotherapy equipment. The project requires companies to handle both supply and installation on a 'turnkey' basis, making it suitable for firms that can offer comprehensive service capabilities and collaborate effectively with subcontractors if necessary. Companies with a strong understanding of healthcare standards and the ability to meet stringent quality and cost criteria (70% quality and 30% cost) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. SMEs and suppliers willing to engage in economic compliance and insurance requisites, such as public liability insurance of £10 million, can find a growth avenue through this contract, enhancing their portfolio in the medical equipment sector. Varian Medical Systems UK Ltd, an SME in Crawley, has been appointed as the current supplier, highlighting the project's potential for similar enterprises to compete successfully.

## Notice

The product for replacement under this new contract was for one (1) HDR Brachytherapy After-Loader. This was tendered as a single lot, including supply and installation on a "turnkey" basis within NHS Grampian located at the Aberdeen Cancer Centre at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary as it had reached the end of its recommended life-expectancy and was due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

One (1) HDR Brachytherapy After-Loader was to be replaced and installed at the Aberdeen Cancer Centre located at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary as it had reached the end of its recommended life-expectancy and was due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). The implementation of these Products will be undertaken by the Contractor on a "turnkey" basis. Contractors are required to provide detailed information in relation to the turnkey arrangements. It was expected that all Contractors will require to undertake site visit(s) to the Aberdeen Cancer Centre location in order to understand requirements and inform Contractors' responses to this NHS Requirement. It was 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 to the Board. 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020607-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £315,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £315,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GRAMPIAN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB15 6RE |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33150000 - Radiotherapy, mechanotherapy, electrotherapy and physical therapy devices
- 33151000 - Radiotherapy devices and supplies
- 51413000 - Installation services of radiotherapy equipment

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 16:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020607-2026
- 13 Aug 2025 at 10:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048354-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsgrampian.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803535
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00200
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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