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title: "BCU-DIR-62410- Provision of server upgrades to Varian Trubeam and ARIA Equipment within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066383"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2026-03-05"
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# BCU-DIR-62410- Provision of server upgrades to Varian Trubeam and ARIA Equipment within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Buyer: BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066383

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## Summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has awarded a contract for server upgrades to Varian Trubeam and ARIA Equipment within the health board. The procurement process involved a direct award to Varian Medical Systems UK Limited, which commenced on 1st April 2026 and is scheduled to conclude on 31st March 2027. The health board, located in Bangor, Wales, classified the procurement under the goods category and aimed to upgrade critical server equipment without competition due to compatibility issues with third-party suppliers. The industry falls under network servers, and the process adheres to Welsh devolved regulations. The award notice was published on 5th March 2026.

This procurement presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in server technologies but is restricted to Varian Medical Systems UK Limited due to the nature of the equipment. Companies that can offer complementary technologies or services to enhance server operations might still find indirect prospects for engagement through ancillary contracts or consultative roles. Given the direct award method and focus on maintaining equipment warranties, businesses with similar capabilities might consider fostering relations with public health organisations to explore opportunities for future partnership non-unique to Varian’s technologies.

## Notice

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are looking to Direct Award without competition to the Original Engineering Manufacturer (OEM) for the provision of server upgrades to Varian Trubeam and ARIA Equipment found within the Health Board. The requirement is to be seen as Sole Supplier in nature with only Varian Medical Systems UK Limited being able to provide the required server upgrades. It should be noted that any Third Party involvement would not be compatible with the equipment in situ and may void associated warranties. Regular supplier meetings will be scheduled to ensure the Health Board are aware of any further server upgrades that may assist with equipment operation.

### Procurement Information

The requirement is to be seen as Sole Supplier in nature with only Varian Medical Systems UK Limited being able to provide the required server upgrades. It should be noted that any Third Party involvement would not be compatible with the equipment in situ and may void associated warranties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020131-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £530,210 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD |
| Additional buyers | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | BANGOR |
| Post town | Llandudno |
| Postcode | LL57 2PW |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL51 Central Valleys and Bridgend |
| Local authority | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Electoral ward | Taff's Well |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48821000 - Network servers

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 16:54 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020131-2026
- 5 Mar 2026 at 16:27 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020105-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020131-2026
  5th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020105-2026
  5th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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