--- title: "NHS Lothian Radiotherapy Linacs" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000829960" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829960" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829960.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829960.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD" published: "2026-05-08" --- # NHS Lothian Radiotherapy Linacs Buyer: LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000829960 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829960) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000829960.json) ## Summary The Lothian Health Board, acting as the buying organisation, is seeking to procure two new linear accelerators (Linacs) for the Edinburgh Cancer Centre as part of the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme. The contract, under procurement method "Open procedure" with the main category being "goods", is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 11:00 on 9 June 2026. The procurement is divided into two lots with an estimated total value of £5,700,000. The successful bidders will be responsible for the delivery and installation of the equipment at the Western General Hospital, Edinburgh. This open tender encourages electronic submissions and offers significant opportunities, given the two-year contract period. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical equipment, particularly those with expertise in radiotherapy technologies. Companies with the capability to supply, install, and support advanced Linac technology stand to benefit from competing for either or both lots. The procurement requires that bidders have a minimum annual turnover of £5.7 million, and hold adequate liability insurance. Experience in providing CE/UKCA marked products and a commitment to quality management as per ISO 9001 standards are essential. This represents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence within NHS contracts, potentially fostering further health-sector collaborations and innovative solutions delivery in the region. ## Notice Two linear accelerators (Linacs) are to be replaced and installed at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre located at Western General Hospital within NHS Lothian, as they have reached the end of their recommended life-expectancy and are due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). This is being tendered as two lots, with the award to a single supplier for each lot. Lot 1 (ED4): A linac to match and provide back-up to LA6 with nominal energies 6 MV and 10 MV, including Flattening Filter Free (FFF) Lot 2 (ED5): A linac capable of on-line Adaptive Radiotherapy (ART) The successful Supplier will be required to perform as the Prime Contractor for the supply and installation of the Product. ### Lot Information A linac to match and provide back-up to LA6 with nominal energies 6 MV and 10 MV, including Flattening Filter Free (FFF) A linac to match and provide back-up to LA6 with nominal energies 6 MV and 10 MV, including Flattening Filter Free (FFF) A linac capable of on-line Adaptive Radiotherapy (ART) A linac capable of on-line Adaptive Radiotherapy (ART) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555468 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,700,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH3 9DN | | 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 | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33150000 - Radiotherapy, mechanotherapy, electrotherapy and physical therapy devices ## Release History - 8 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555468 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555468 NHS Lothian Radiotherapy Linacs - Two linear accelerators (Linacs) are to be replaced and installed at the Edinburgh Cancer Centre located at Western General Hospital within NHS Lothian, as they have reached the end of their recommended life-expectancy and are due for replacement under the Scottish Government's Radiotherapy Capital Equipment Replacement Programme (CERP). This is being tendered as two lots, with the award to a single supplier for each lot. Lot 1 (ED4): A linac to match and provide back-up to LA6 with nominal energies 6 MV and 10 MV, including Flattening Filter Free (FFF) Lot 2 (ED5): A linac capable of on-line Adaptive Radiotherapy (ART) The successful Supplier will be required to perform as the Prime Contractor for the supply and installation of the Product. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhslothian.scot/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829960 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000829960. 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