Scope
Reference
BCU-DIR-62410
Description
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board are looking to Direct Award without competition to the Original Engineering Manufacturer (OEM) for the provision of server upgrades to Varian Trubeam and ARIA Equipment found within the Health Board.
The requirement is to be seen as Sole Supplier in nature with only Varian Medical Systems UK Limited being able to provide the required server upgrades. It should be noted that any Third Party involvement would not be compatible with the equipment in situ and may void associated warranties.
Contract 1. BCU-DIR-62410- Provision of server upgrades to Varian Trubeam and ARIA Equipment within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Supplier
Contract value
- £530,210 excluding VAT
- £636,252 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
17 March 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- 1 year
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 48821000 - Network servers
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Regularly supplier meetings will be scheduled to ensure the Health Board are aware of any further server upgrades that may assist with equipment operation.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
The requirement is to be seen as Sole Supplier in nature with only Varian Medical Systems UK Limited being able to provide the required server upgrades. It should be noted that any Third Party involvement would not be compatible with the equipment in situ and may void associated warranties.
Supplier
Varian Medical Systems UK Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQBZ-6841-LRDY
Sixth Floor The Create Building, The Boulevard, RH10 1DT
Crawley
RH10 1DT
United Kingdom
Email: alban.midha@varian.com
Region: UKJ28 - West Sussex (North East)
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. BCU-DIR-62410- Provision of server upgrades to Varian Trubeam and ARIA Equipment within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Contracting authority
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHBY-3981-QBMR
Ysbyty Gwynedd, Penrhosgarnedd,
Bangor
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
Region: UKL12 - Gwynedd
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
4/5 Charnwood Court
Cardiff
CF15 7QZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Sam Hughes
Email: samuel.hughes2@wales.nhs.uk
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys