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title: "NHS Tayside Radiotherapy HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader Unit"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000650138"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS TAYSIDE"
published: "2021-10-12"
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# NHS Tayside Radiotherapy HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader Unit

Buyer: NHS TAYSIDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000650138

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## Summary

NHS Tayside is conducting a public procurement exercise for the acquisition of an HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader Unit, aimed at enhancing services at the Tayside Cancer Centre located at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. The procurement is classified under the goods category and uses an open procedure, with a total contract value of £532,000. The tender process is currently completed, with the contract awarded on 21 September 2021. This procurement was initiated under the Scottish Government’s Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare technology and medical equipment supply. Companies with expertise in the manufacturing and installation of medical devices, particularly those equipped with relevant certifications and quality management systems, will be well-positioned to compete. The contract specifications highlight the importance of compliance with NHS requirements, making it advantageous for suppliers who have demonstrated experience in the sector to pursue such opportunities for growth.

## Notice

This Procurement Exercise was for the purchase of the following Product to be installed at the Tayside Cancer Centre located at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee: 1 x HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader Unit and Turnkey Installation

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tayside Health Board (more commonly known as NHS Tayside) operates the Tayside Cancer Centre (being located at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee) and had a requirement to replace its current PDR Brachytherapy Afterloader Unit under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). This NHS Requirement included the provision for the purchase of the following Products: 1 x HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader Unit and Turnkey Installation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430351 |
| 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 | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £532,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS TAYSIDE |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 9SY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee 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

- 12 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430351
- 13 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411957

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411957
  NHS Tayside Radiotherapy HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader Unit - This Procurement Exercise is for the purchase of the following Product to be installed at the Tayside Cancer Centre located at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee: 1 x HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader Unit and Turnkey Installation
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT430351
  NHS Tayside Radiotherapy HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader Unit - This Procurement Exercise was for the purchase of the following Product to be installed at the Tayside Cancer Centre located at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee: 1 x HDR Brachytherapy Afterloader Unit and Turnkey Installation

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000650138
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/web/login.html

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