MR-guided Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (MRgLITT) for treatment of epileptogenic zones for Adults with refractory focal epilepsy

NHS England

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Aug 2024 at 07:32

Tender

16 Aug 2023 at 11:04

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England, supported by NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU), has awarded contracts for the provision of MR-guided Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (MRgLITT) to treat epileptogenic zones in adults with refractory focal epilepsy. This procurement falls within the health services category and covers two lots: North and South. The awarded contracts started in July and September 2024 with a total possible duration of 7 years, including a potential 2-year extension. The procurement process followed the open procedure under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, focusing primarily on service quality and social value.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies specialised in healthcare services, particularly those focusing on innovative and minimally invasive epilepsy treatments. Providers with established epilepsy surgical programmes are well-suited to compete, enhancing their service portfolio and expanding into new regional markets. Successful bidders, such as The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust and King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, highlight the demand for high-quality, specialised healthcare services. Opportunities for such innovative treatments can catalyse growth through long-term contracts, fostering expertise and reputation in the medical field.

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Notice Title

MR-guided Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (MRgLITT) for treatment of epileptogenic zones for Adults with refractory focal epilepsy

Notice Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU), on behalf of NHS England Specialised Commissioning (referred to as the Commissioner), invited suitably qualified and experienced providers to bid for an opportunity to provide MR-guided Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (MRgLITT) for treatment of epileptogenic zones for adults with refractory focal epilepsy (Lot 1: North & Lot 2: South). As a result of this procurement exercise the Commissioner has awarded contracts for these services.

Lot Information

A. Lot 1- North

MRgLITT, also known as 'laser interstitial thermal therapy' (LITT), is a minimally invasive treatment which can be used in focal refractory epilepsy. Stereotactic neurosurgical technique is used to guide a 3mm diameter fibreoptic laser to the target area of the brain. Under continuous MRI monitoring, laser energy is applied to the target area to destroy the part of the brain causing seizure activity. It is safer than open neurosurgery as there is less risk of collateral damage to other structures in the brain. Open surgery causes damage along the operative pathway to access the part to be removed, which is mitigated by this minimally invasive approach.

The service will commence on 1st September 2024 and will run for a duration of 5 years (initial
period). The Commissioner has the option to extend for up to a further 2 years making a
possible maximum contract duration of 7 years.

B. Lot 2 - South

MRgLITT, also known as 'laser interstitial thermal therapy' (LITT), is a minimally invasive treatment which can be used in focal refractory epilepsy. Stereotactic neurosurgical technique is used to guide a 3mm diameter fibreoptic laser to the target area of the brain. Under continuous MRI monitoring, laser energy is applied to the target area to destroy the part of the brain causing seizure activity. It is safer than open neurosurgery as there is less risk of collateral damage to other structures in the brain. Open surgery causes damage along the operative pathway to access the part to be removed, which is mitigated by this minimally invasive approach.

The service commenced on 23rd July 2024 and will run for a duration of 5 years (initial
period). The Commissioner has the option to extend for up to a further 2 years making a
possible maximum contract duration of 7 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03f036
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026376-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,130,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,130,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,153,100 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England), TLI London

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust

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