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title: "Radiotherapy, Brachytherapy HDR Afterloader, for Greater Glasgow Health Board"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000597852"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER GLASGOW HEALTH BOARD (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE \"AUTHORITY\")"
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# Radiotherapy, Brachytherapy HDR Afterloader, for Greater Glasgow Health Board

Buyer: GREATER GLASGOW HEALTH BOARD (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "AUTHORITY")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000597852

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## Summary

The Greater Glasgow Health Board, referred to as the Authority, is conducting a procurement process for the "Radiotherapy, Brachytherapy HDR Afterloader" project, which falls under the health sector. Located in Edinburgh, the procurement is currently in the Award stage, with an active contract value of £1,338,610. The contract was signed on 4th February 2020, following a tender period that concluded on 24th October 2019. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing for a transparent selection process.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the medical equipment and health technology sectors, wishing to provide innovative radiotherapy solutions. Companies with capabilities in the supply and maintenance of complex medical devices, such as brachytherapy HDR afterloaders, would find this tender especially relevant. The successful contractor will be responsible for product delivery and associated services on a turnkey basis, opening avenues for collaboration with the Greater Glasgow Health Board and potentially expanding their market presence.

## Notice

Radiotherapy equipment installed at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, Glasgow, would reach the end of its recommended life-expectancy and was due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). This NHS Requirement included the provision for the purchase of the following Products: 2 x Brachytherapy HDR Afterloaders. The implementation of the Products would be undertaken by the Contractor on a "turnkey" basis. It was intended that an award would be made to one successful Contractor who would act in the role of Prime Contractor for supply of all Products and associated services to the Authority. This meant that the successful Contractor should assume full responsibility for supply of all Products and associated services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Radiotherapy equipment installed at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, located at the Gartnavel General Hospital (the "Beatson") within Greater Glasgow Health Board would reach the end of its recommended life-expectancy and was due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). This NHS Requirement includes the provision for the purchase of the following Products: 2 x Brachytherapy HDR Afterloaders. The implementation of the Products will be undertaken by the Contractor on a "turnkey" basis. It was intended that an award would be made to one successful Contractor who would act in the role of Prime Contractor for supply of all Products and associated services to the Boards. This meant that the successful Contractor should assume full responsibility for supply of all Products and associated services. The successful Contractor should solely be responsible for effecting any subcontracting or collaborative arrangements required with other suppliers to allow the successful Contractor to meet this commitment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380040 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £590,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,338,610 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER GLASGOW HEALTH BOARD (HEREAFTER REFERRED TO AS THE "AUTHORITY") |
| 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 | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## 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

- 6 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380040
- 17 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369631
- 19 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366839

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP366839
  Radiotherapy, Brachytherapy HDR Afterloader, for Greater Glasgow Health Board - Radiotherapy equipment installed at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, Glasgow, will reach the end of its recommended life-expectancy and is due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). This NHS Requirement includes the provision for the purchase of the following Products: 2 x Brachytherapy HDR Afterloaders. The implementation of the Products will be undertaken by the Contractor on a "turnkey" basis. 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 to the Authority. This means that the successful Contractor shall assume full responsibility for supply of all Products and associated services.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380040
  Radiotherapy, Brachytherapy HDR Afterloader, for Greater Glasgow Health Board - Radiotherapy equipment installed at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre, Glasgow, would reach the end of its recommended life-expectancy and was due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). This NHS Requirement included the provision for the purchase of the following Products: 2 x Brachytherapy HDR Afterloaders. The implementation of the Products would be undertaken by the Contractor on a "turnkey" basis. It was intended that an award would be made to one successful Contractor who would act in the role of Prime Contractor for supply of all Products and associated services to the Authority. This meant that the successful Contractor should assume full responsibility for supply of all Products and associated services.

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