Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Supply of Vagal Nerve Stimulators

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

05 Oct 2021 at 12:24

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, located in Cardiff, is set to award a contract for the supply of Vagal Nerve Stimulators, as outlined in the procurement process initiated on 5th October 2021. This contract, valued at £350,000, offers a six-month duration with the possibility of a six-month extension. The procurement method used is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, classifying the project under the goods category, specifically for medical devices such as stimulators. The contract is currently in the award stage, which includes a mandatory 10-calendar day standstill period for any potential objections post-award notification.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the medical technology sector, particularly those specialising in advanced medical devices. Companies capable of supplying highly specialised products, similar to Vagal Nerve Stimulators, will find this contract appealing. Given that LivaNova UK Ltd has been identified as the exclusive supplier for this particular item, new entrants or existing players in the medical supply chain who can innovate or provide competitive alternatives may look to leverage this process for business expansion and establish a foothold in the healthcare market.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Vagal Nerve Stimulators

Notice Description

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership wish to inform the market that they intend to award a contract for the supply of Vagal Nerve Stimulators.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board wish to inform the market that they intend to award a six month contract with option to extend for up to a further six months for the supply of Vagal Nerve Stimulators.

Procurement Information

VNS Therapy is delivered through an implanted device that sends mild pulses to the vagus nerve at regular intervals throughout the day in an effort to reduce and/or prevent seizures. Patients are referred to this type of therapy when drugs have failed to provide a more manageable treatment. These devices are programmeable for a personalised therapy approach and the technology is highly specialised. Livanova are the only company that manufacture and supply this device and as such, the Health Board is applying a 10 day standstill period prior to awarding this contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02e809
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024732-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33158210 - Stimulator

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Postcode Area
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LivaNova UK Ltd

Further Information

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...