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title: "Radiotherapy Linac - NHS Tayside"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000793622"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS TAYSIDE"
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# Radiotherapy Linac - NHS Tayside

Buyer: NHS TAYSIDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000793622

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## Summary

NHS Tayside is currently in the tender stage for the procurement of a new Radiotherapy Linear Accelerator, to be installed at the Tayside Cancer Centre, Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, with a total project value of GBP 2,750,000. This procurement falls under the health industry category, specifically radiotherapy equipment, and follows an open procedure. The tender period will close on 1st May 2025, with submissions to be made electronically. The project aims to replace the existing linear accelerator, which has reached the end of its operational life, as part of the Scottish Government’s Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). Key contacts for this contract are Sara Maciver of NHS Tayside and the review body, Dundee Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those with expertise in high-value, complex installations such as linear accelerators. The open procedure allows for competitive bidding, and businesses with a strong track record in the healthcare sector and the necessary financial stability (minimum annual turnover of GBP 5.5 million) are well-suited to apply. The successful contractor will benefit from acting as the Prime Contractor, taking full responsibility for supply, installation, and ongoing maintenance, thus presenting substantial growth and collaborative opportunities. Additionally, bidders are required to comply with quality management standards and provide proof of relevant experience and certifications, ensuring a high level of expertise and reliability in the execution of this contract.

## Notice

One linear accelerator was to be replaced and installed within NHS Tayside (code DD2) located at the Tayside Cancer Centre at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee as it had reached the end of its recommended life-expectancy and was due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

One linear accelerator was to be replaced (code DD2) and installed at the Tayside Cancer Centre located at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee as it had reached the end of its recommended life-expectancy and was due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). The implementation of these Products would be undertaken by the Contractor on a "turnkey" basis. Contractors were required to provide detailed information in relation to the turnkey arrangements. It was expected that all Contractors would require to undertake site visit(s) to the Tayside Cancer Centre location in order to understand requirements and inform Contractors' responses to this NHS Requirement. It was intended that an award will 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 Board. This meant that the successful Contractor should assume full responsibility for supply of all Products and associated services. The successful Contractor should be solely responsible for effecting any sub-contracting 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=JAN547337 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,750,000 |
| Lots value | £2,750,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,809,058 |

## 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
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 33150000 - Radiotherapy, mechanotherapy, electrotherapy and physical therapy devices
- 33151000 - Radiotherapy devices and supplies
- 51413000 - Installation services of radiotherapy equipment

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547337
- 20 Mar 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526477

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526477
  Radiotherapy Linac - NHS Tayside - One linear accelerator is to be replaced and installed within NHS Tayside (code DD2) located at the Tayside Cancer Centre at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee as it has reached the end of its recommended life-expectancy and is due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547337
  Radiotherapy Linac - NHS Tayside - One linear accelerator was to be replaced and installed within NHS Tayside (code DD2) located at the Tayside Cancer Centre at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee as it had reached the end of its recommended life-expectancy and was due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000793622
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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