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title: "Ru-106 Eye Applicators"
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# Ru-106 Eye Applicators

Buyer: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e1b8

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## Summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is purchasing radioactive ruthenium-106 (Ru-106) ophthalmic applicators, also known as eye brachytherapy plaques, from Eckert & Ziegler BEBIG Ltd. The applicators are used in specialist ocular brachytherapy to treat uveal melanoma, retinoblastoma and other eye tumours. The thin silver-encapsulated plaques emit beta radiation over a limited range, enabling high-dose treatment of tumours while helping protect sensitive structures such as the optic disc and fovea. The purchase includes technical support services as required by the clinical service. Treatment activity is delivered within NHS Scotland, with the specified delivery location at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre (Beatson WOSCC). The buying organisation is NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, based in Glasgow.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Eckert & Ziegler BEBIG Ltd. under a limited procedure without prior publication of a competition. The buyer relied on the technical-reasons exception because it considered the products available only from this supplier, with no reasonable alternative or substitute. The contract was signed on 4 August 2026, is valued at £200,000 excluding VAT, and covers 36 months. The requirement is structured as one lot and anticipates approximately six Ru-106 eye applicators being purchased and returned each year. A framework agreement is involved. The arrangement is intended to maintain specialist brachytherapy services and the availability of clinically approved applicators for patient treatment.

This procurement indicates recurring demand from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde for highly specialised ocular brachytherapy equipment and associated technical support. Suppliers well placed for comparable work would need proven capability to manufacture, supply, handle and support radioactive Ru-106 ophthalmic applicators used in clinical eye-tumour treatment. Credibility would depend on demonstrating that products are clinically approved, technically suitable for precise plaque placement and radiation delivery, and supported reliably throughout their use and return cycle. Experience supporting specialist oncology or radiotherapy services would be directly relevant, as would the operational capacity to provide small-volume, repeat supply to a specialist cancer centre within NHS Scotland. The buyer’s stated technical exclusivity rationale means any future competitor would need to show a clinically and technically equivalent alternative, not merely general radiotherapy-supply experience.

## Notice

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. Additional information: 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076375-2026 |
| Notice type | 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £200,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Postcode area | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 0SF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Dennistoun |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | Eckert & Ziegler BEBIG Ltd. |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33151000 - Radiotherapy devices and supplies

## Release History

- 11 Aug 2026 at 15:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076375-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839176
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=839176
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10722

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