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A decision made 18 June 2010 regarding: Hospital CT scanner replacement - acceptance of quotation.

Decision Reference: MD-HSS-2010-0033
Decision Summary Title :	Purchase of a replacement CT Scanner		Date of Decision Summary:	16 June 2010
Decision Summary Author:	Director of Finance		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:
Written Report Title :	Acceptance of Quotation for Replacement CT Scanner		Date of Written Report:	16 June 2010
Written Report Author:	Deputy Superintendent Radiographer		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Exempt 3.2.1(a)(xi)
Subject: Replacement CT Scanner- acceptance of quotation.
Decision(s): The Minister approved the recommendation given in the report “Acceptance of Quotation for Replacement CT Scanner” to purchase the CT (“Computerised Tomography”) scanner from the preferred supplier.
Reason(s) for decision: This scanner is required to replace an existing instrument which has reached the end of its life. The procurement process was conducted in conjunction with the States of Jersey Procurement Department, and is the lowest cost quotation for the capital purchase meeting the desired specifications. The life cycle costs of the equipment have been assessed on a net present value (NPV) basis and the preferred option provides best value over the life of the scanner.
Resource Implications: £936,000 capital costs. The estimated full cost including installation is £1,187,700; and this within the approved capital allocation. The cost of maintenance of the new scanner will be £30,000 more than the maintenance cost of the current scanner; this has been allowed for in the departmental budget.
Action required: Copy of the Ministerial Decision and accompanying report to be forwarded to Treasury and Resources. Purchase order for the scanner to be placed with the preferred supplier.
Signature:		Position: Minister for Health and Social Services
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):