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Procurement of Telesurgery Capable Robotic Surgical Equipment - Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice

HM GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR

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25 Jun 2025 at 13:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Gibraltar Health Authority has completed the procurement process for telesurgery-capable robotic surgical equipment, marking it as Phase 1 of their partnership to integrate robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery into local clinical practices. This contract, valued at £2,295,650, was awarded to Microport Medical B.V. through a negotiated procedure without prior publication, due to the unique technical specifications and intellectual property restrictions. The procurement stage is marked as "award," and the contract period will commence on 8 July 2025, ending on 7 July 2032. This initiative aligns with the ongoing enhancements in public health services, with the equipment to be deployed in Gibraltar, contributing significantly to modernising healthcare delivery.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses associated with medical technology, particularly those capable of providing innovative surgical solutions and advanced technical support in the healthcare sector. While the current supplier was chosen for its specific capabilities, it underscores a growing demand for cutting-edge medical equipment and services, sparking interest for future tenders in the region. Companies looking to expand or establish operations in the healthcare industry may find increased opportunities as similar projects develop, highlighting the importance of maintaining the capacity to meet stringent technical and regulatory requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Telesurgery Capable Robotic Surgical Equipment - Voluntary Ex-Ante Transparency Notice

Notice Description

This notice is only for transparency purposes only and does not seek any expressions of interest or response. The Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA) intends to enter into a contract for the direct procurement of a telesurgery capable robotic surgical system. This system forms Phase 1 of the GHA's partnership with a 3rd party clinic to embed robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery within local (Gibraltar) clinical practices. Phase 2 will support the development of telesurgery functionality through a secure connection with UK centres of excellence. The equipment must meet clinical grade technical specifications for telesurgery applications and is only available from a single source due to proprietary technology and intellectual property restrictions. No reasonable alternatives or substitutes exist at this time. Justification for the Direct Award without Prior Publication: The contract is being awarded without prior publication of a contract notice in accordance with Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Public Sector Contracts) Regulations 2016. This decision has been taken based on the following considerations: Continuation of Essential Public Health Services The introduction of robotic-assisted surgery represents a significant advancement in the delivery of surgical care and aligns with patient safety and outcome improvements prioritised by the GHA. The equipment must be compatible with both current clinical infrastructure and future telesurgical applications. Market Engagement and Competitive Process Market engagement has indicated that the robotic system capable of meeting the technical requirements (particularly for telesurgery) is only available from a single supplier, due to proprietary technologies, software integration, and interoperability standards. The supplier has confirmed exclusivity based on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) and no reasonable alternatives have been identified. Urgency and Timing Constraints The implementation of this system is time sensitive, linked to agreed collaboration milestones with a 3rd party Clinic. Delays in procurement could jeopardise the partnership opportunity and impact service modernisation efforts. Regulatory Compliance and Risk Mitigation Upon internal review, it has been confirmed that the total contract value exceeds the threshold under Procurement (Public Sector Contracts) Regulations 2016 (PPSCR16). In line with transparency and legal compliance, the GHA is publishing this VEAT notice. This approach ensures that the GHA adheres to procurement best practice, mitigates legal risk, and allows any market challenge to be raised within the prescribed period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-38629ef7-14b3-4126-bb6c-ad2efe691aaa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cc9a2016-a6a8-458f-9a95-8f308f363761
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,295,650 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,295,650 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2025 - 7 Jul 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HM GOVERNMENT OF GIBRALTAR
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GIBRALTAR
Postcode
GX11 1AA
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MICROPORT MEDICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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