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The Provision of Vagal Nerve Stimulators

NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 May 2025 at 11:14

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

04 Apr 2025 at 14:17

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services, hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust, has completed a procurement process titled "The Provision of Vagal Nerve Stimulators". This contract falls within the "Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products" industry category and is located in the UKL22 region, Cardiff, United Kingdom. The procurement process, marked by its use of a direct award method, was driven by technical reasons due to the specificity of the necessary equipment for treating refractory epilepsy. The award was made to Livanova UK Limited, a large-scale supplier, and the contract's active period spans from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2027, with a gross contract value of £983,488.01. Key dates include the contract signing on 30th April 2025 and the publication of the contract notice on 9th May 2025.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal care products. The direct award process was necessitated by the specialized nature of the treatment equipment, indicating that businesses capable of producing or supplying unique, technically-complex healthcare solutions are well-positioned to compete for similar tenders. Companies that can innovate or expand their offerings within the field of neurology, particularly for drug-resistant conditions like epilepsy, may find lucrative opportunities in such demand-driven procurements initiated by healthcare authorities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of Vagal Nerve Stimulators

Notice Description

The provision of vagal nerve stimulation therapy is to provide add on treatment for epileptic patients that are drug resistant. Implantable and programmable pulse generators are required to meet the specific treatment for refractory epilepsy.

Procurement Information

The provision of Vagal Nerve Stimulation therapy is to provide add on treatment for epileptic patients that are drug resistant. There is currently only one provider in the market that can provide an implantable and programmable pulse generator to meet the specific treatment for refractory epilepsy and support patients with a device currently implanted by the same provider.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fd86
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020027-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£819,573 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£819,573 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Rhys Wathan
Contact Email
rhys.wathan@wales.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2921508261

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF14 3UZ
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
Gabalfa
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVANOVA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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