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title: "NHS Tayside Replacement Linac and Record and Verify 2023"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000736526"
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# NHS Tayside Replacement Linac and Record and Verify 2023

Buyer: NHS TAYSIDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000736526

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## Summary

The public procurement contracting process for the "NHS Tayside Replacement Linac and Record and Verify 2023" is led by NHS Tayside, located in Dundee, UK. This procurement falls under the health industry category and involves the replacement of Linac equipment at the Tayside Cancer Centre. The procurement stage is complete, with Varian Medical Systems UK Ltd being awarded the contracts for both lots. The main procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing SMEs to participate in the bidding process. The contract was signed on 21st December 2023.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses in the healthcare technology sector. Companies specializing in medical equipment supply and services, particularly in radiotherapy and oncology, would be well-suited to compete. The contracts for the Linac and Record and Verify systems offer substantial value, providing a platform for successful contractors to establish long-term partnerships with NHS Tayside. The deadline for bid submissions was 10th August 2023, with electronic submission methods encouraged for efficient processing.

## Notice

NHS Tayside Radiotherapy department was looking to replace one of its current Linac and their Record and Verify system, which both came to the end of their product life cycles. The Radiotherapy department is based at the Tayside Cancer Centre on the Ninewells Hospital Campus site.

### Lot Information

Lot 2 - Record and Verify

The Board intended to award a contract to one successful Contractor for the supply of: Lot 2 - one Record and Verify System (R&V) (DD9) The Board has accepted the highest ranked offer for the chosen Lot, unless the Board considered that no offer adequately met its requirements. If the Board considered that no offer adequately met the requirements specified herein, then the Board may decline to accept any offer. In the case that the contract was awarded, the successful Contractor will act in the role of Prime Contractor for supply of all Products and associated services to the Board. This means that the successful Contractor shall assume full responsibility for supply of all Products and associated services. The successful Contractor shall be solely responsible for effecting any sub-contracting or collaborative arrangements required with other suppliers in order to allow the successful Contractor to meet this commitment.

Lot 1 - Linac

The Board intended to award a contract to one successful Contractor for the supply of: Lot 1 - one Linear Accelerator (Linac) (DD1) The Board has accepted the highest ranked offer for the chosen Lot, unless the Board considered that no offer adequately met its requirements. If the Board considered that no offer adequately met the requirements specified herein, then the Board may decline to accept any offer. In the case that the contract was awarded, the successful Contractor will act in the role of Prime Contractor for supply of all Products and associated services to the Board. This means that the successful Contractor shall assume full responsibility for supply of all Products and associated services. The successful Contractor shall be solely responsible for effecting any sub-contracting or collaborative arrangements required with other suppliers in order 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=JAN495782 |
| 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 | 4 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,881,667 |
| Lots value | £2,881,667 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,139,406 |

## 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

- 4 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN495782
- 14 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483767
- 6 Jul 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483061

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL483061
  NHS Tayside Replacement Linac and Record and Verify 2023 - NHS Tayside Radiotherapy department is looking to replace one of its current Linacs and their Record and Verify system, which have both come to the end of their product life cycles. The Radiotherapy department is based at the Tayside Cancer Centre on the Ninewells Hospital Campus site.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN495782
  NHS Tayside Replacement Linac and Record and Verify 2023 - NHS Tayside Radiotherapy department was looking to replace one of its current Linac and their Record and Verify system, which both came to the end of their product life cycles. The Radiotherapy department is based at the Tayside Cancer Centre on the Ninewells Hospital Campus site.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000736526
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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