---
title: "Grampian Health Board Radiotherapy Linac, R&V and TPS"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000636160"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (\"NSS\")"
published: "2021-06-15"
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# Grampian Health Board Radiotherapy Linac, R&V and TPS

Buyer: THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS")  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000636160

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## Summary

The Common Services Agency, known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is overseeing the procurement process for the Grampian Health Board project involving the acquisition of a Medical Linear Accelerator (Linac) and related systems for radiotherapy treatments. This procurement is classified under the health sector and took place in Edinburgh, UK. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the tender status is complete, with the contract amounting to £3,346,000, signed on 28th May 2021. The relevant dates include the end of the tender period on 22nd December 2020 and an award period start from the same date.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in medical equipment supply and related IT systems, particularly those with capabilities in oncology treatments. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or have a strong record in providing medical technology are well-suited to compete, especially those who can meet the specified NHS requirements and provide evidence of compliance with quality standards. With NHS contracts typically emphasising quality and cost, businesses that can demonstrate their experience and ability to deliver innovative solutions will find a competitive advantage in this tender.

## Notice

Grampian Health Board wished to procure one Medical Linear Accelerator ("Linac") for the delivery of radiotherapy treatments, in order to replace an existing linac. The Board also wished to renew or replace its existing Oncology Information Management and Record and Verify System, as well as its Treatment Planning System.

### Lot Information

Adaptive Linac, R&V and TPS

Lot 1 comprised all of the following: - a Linac for the delivery of on-line adaptive radiotherapy treatments - an Oncology Information Management and Record and Verify System ("R&V") - a Treatment Planning System ("TPS"). The Board intended to award a contract to one successful Contractor for the supply of either Lot 1 or Lot 2, but not both.

Conventional Linac, R&V and TPS

Lot 2 comprised all of the following: - a conventional multi-mode Linac - an Oncology Information Management and Record and Verify System ("R&V") - a Treatment Planning System ("TPS"). The Board intended to award a contract to one successful Contractor for the supply of either Lot 1 or Lot 2, but not both.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418409 |
| 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 | 15 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,346,000 |
| Lots value | £3,346,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,345,900 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| 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 | 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

### Codes

- 33150000 - Radiotherapy, mechanotherapy, electrotherapy and physical therapy devices
- 33151000 - Radiotherapy devices and supplies

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418409
- 21 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC403261
- 18 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC403099
- 13 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399730

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399730
  Grampian Health Board Radiotherapy Linac, R&V and TPS - Grampian Health Board wishes to procure one Medical Linear Accelerator ("Linac") for the delivery of radiotherapy treatments, in order to replace an existing linac. The Board also wishes to renew or replace its existing Oncology Information Management and Record and Verify System, as well as its Treatment Planning System.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418409
  Grampian Health Board Radiotherapy Linac, R&V and TPS - Grampian Health Board wished to procure one Medical Linear Accelerator ("Linac") for the delivery of radiotherapy treatments, in order to replace an existing linac. The Board also wished to renew or replace its existing Oncology Information Management and Record and Verify System, as well as its Treatment Planning System.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
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- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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