The Xunta de Galicia issued a public tender on 28 September 2026 worth more than 290,000 euros for the supply of office and general furniture for the Centro de Protonterapia de Galicia published. According to the notice, the contract covers office furniture, lockers, changing-room facilities and shelving, among other items. Bids can be submitted by 26 October 2026 submitted.
The tender marks another step in equipping and commissioning the new oncology centre, which is being built in Santiago de Compostela According to the Xunta de Galicia, this is a strategic healthcare project for the region. The government highlights that the centre will be the first in Spain’s public healthcare system to offer proton therapy. This is the regional government’s assessment; no specific dates for the start of patient treatment have yet been formally confirmed.
With procurement now under way, the day-to-day organisation of operations is coming to the fore. Furnishing is one of the final steps before a medical facility can be fully commissioned, once construction work and installation of treatment equipment are largely complete. Previous announcements referred to construction progress, completion of the treatment bunker, and the installation, calibration and acceptance processes for the accelerator. In practice, the timetable depends on technical inspections, regulatory approvals and the supply chain.
Formally, procurement is subject to public-sector tendering rules. The procedure sets deadlines, eligibility and award criteria, and technical specifications. Regional procurement platforms also list the notice and submission deadline. The notice does not mention a separate division into lots; the amount is stated as more than 290,000 euros.
The regional health administration, the Servizo Galego de Saúde, has repeatedly described the project in recent years as being of importance beyond the region. According to the administration, treatment will be available not only to patients from Galicia but also to those from other Spanish regions. Proton therapy is used particularly for certain types of cancer, where a highly precise radiation dose and sparing surrounding tissue can offer medical benefits. Details of capacity, referral routes and start dates remain subject to the formal operational and acceptance plan.
The tender dated 28 September 2026 marks a clearly dated milestone. The further timetable for Centro de Protonterapia de Galicia depends on the furniture being delivered on time and the technical and regulatory acceptance procedures being completed.
Editor: Clara Simonichek (Article created with AI assistance).