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Vagal Nerve Stimulator (VNS)

NWSSP CARDIFF AND VALE LOCAL HEALTH BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Jan 2024 at 12:57

Award

14 Feb 2023 at 15:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Cardiff and Vale Local Health Board has recently completed a tender process for the procurement of Vagal Nerve Stimulator (VNS) therapy. This two-year contract aims to provide patients with innovative therapy tailored to reduce seizures. The procurement stage was completed with the award decision made to LivaNova UK Ltd. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Key information includes the title "Vagal Nerve Stimulator (VNS)," the classification under goods, and the procurement location at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for specialised medical device suppliers to engage in a critical healthcare sector. The Cardiff and Vale Local Health Board's initiative to improve patient care through VNS therapy highlights a demand for innovative solutions in the healthcare industry. Companies possessing expertise in manufacturing and supplying VNS products, particularly those with experience in the neurosciences field, are well-suited to be competitive in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Vagal Nerve Stimulator (VNS)

Notice Description

The Neurosciences department within Cardiff and Vale Local Health Board currently perform Vagal Nerve Stimulator (VNS) therapy. 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 programmable for a personalised therapy approach and the technology is highly specialised. Currently Livanova hold the monopoly of the global market for VSN products as they hold the patent for the manufacture and production of these stimulators, therefore the Health Board are proposing to award a two year contract.

Procurement Information

Livanova hold the patent for VSN products and therefore have a monopoly of the global market. Due to this, the Health Board have no other option than to award a contract direct to Livanova UK Limited as these products are the only items that can reduce and/or prevent seizures for patients.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03a5a5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002248-2024
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
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NWSSP CARDIFF AND VALE LOCAL HEALTH BOARD
Contact Name
Nicola Arnold
Contact Email
nicola.arnold@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 4HH
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Heath
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVANOVA

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