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Nerve Stimulation Devices for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

02 Jul 2026 at 15:55

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is conducting a preliminary market consultation for nerve stimulation devices aimed at treating Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). The procurement process, initiated as a tender, is currently in the planning stage with a focus on gathering commercial intelligence. The central government public authority, NHS England, located at Wellington House, London, is spearheading this initiative. Interested suppliers are invited to engage in this preliminary phase by participating in a market consultation scheduled for 16 July 2026. The procurement process relates to the medical equipment industry, specifically targeting surgical implants and stimulators, and will be managed via the Atamis e-sourcing portal.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment sector, particularly those specialising in surgical implants and functional support devices. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to participate, as the procurement lot has been marked suitable for these types of entities. By participating in the information-gathering exercise, businesses can shape NHS England's approach to acquiring innovative solutions for nerve stimulation devices and potentially position themselves as future suppliers in this sector. The formal contracting phase is projected to commence in April 2027, allowing ample time for interested parties to become familiar with the procurement requirements and establish themselves as capable contenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nerve Stimulation Devices for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea

Notice Description

Preliminary market consultation to inform NHS England's commercial intelligence for nerve stimulation devices used to treat Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). Please note all stated financial values in relation to this notice are nominal, as this is an information gathering exercise. Projected contracting dates in the notice, similarly do not reflect any plans as these are yet to be defined. To express interest, review and respond to the request for information questionnaire please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal using the following link. https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome Select live opportunities, navigate to the project titled: "RFI - Nerve Stimulation Devices for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea" (ref: C456700) and follow the instructions to download, complete and upload your response to the questionnaire.

Planning Information

Preliminary Market Consultation regarding nerve stimulation devices for Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c2cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062470-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33100000 - Medical equipments

33158210 - Stimulator

33180000 - Functional support

33184100 - Surgical implants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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