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Robotic Bronchoscopy System

NHS GOLDEN JUBILEE

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Golden Jubilee has completed the procurement process for a "Robotic Bronchoscopy System" aimed at enhancing surgical capabilities at the Golden Jubilee National Hospital in Clydebank. This procurement, falling under the Health industry category, utilised a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The key contract, signed on 21 February 2025, is designated for goods and addresses a unique requirement for robotic-assisted surgical systems capable of minimally invasive procedures, potentially involving complex surgical processes. The awarded supplier, Intuitive Surgical Limited, is poised to supply and maintain the equipment, which includes consumables necessary for operation.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in advanced medical technologies, particularly those specialising in robotic-assisted surgical systems. Companies with expertise in providing highly specialised medical equipment that meet unique technical specifications would find a strong fit in such procurement processes. This specific procurement underscores the demand for pioneering medical solutions and the importance of staying at the forefront of technological advancements to meet intricate surgical needs.

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Notice Title

Robotic Bronchoscopy System

Notice Description

The Golden Jubilee National Hospital intend to purchase a robotic - assisted surgical system together with maintenance and consumables.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Waiting Times Centre Board intends to enter into a contract with Intuitive Surgical as being the only option meeting our requirement. In accordance with our interpretation of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 the services can only be provided by the particular provider for technical reasons and competition is therefore absent for technical reasons due to the unique essential requirements of the equipment require, namely Intuitive Surgical is currently the only manufacturer of commercially available robotic-assisted surgical systems offering robotic four-arm multi-port technology anda suite of fully wristed 8mm instrumentation, wristed advanced energy and stapling instruments, flourescence imaging, integrated table motion and skills simulation, on a single platform, capable of performing minimally invasive surgical procedures. Due to the above functionality the system seamlessly translates the surgeons hand, wrist and finger movements of the master controls into precise real time movements of the wristed instrument that are designed with seven degrees of motion - a range of motions even greater than the human wrist, The vision is equipped with a high definition 3D endoscope and image processing equipment that provides to true to life images of the patients anatomy. A view of the operating field is available to the entire operating room team on a large viewing monitor. The wide angled screen provides the surgical assistant at the patients side with a broad perspective and visualisation of the procedure whilst the surgeon operates seated at a console with the master controls viewing a high definition 3D image inside the patients body. The Intuitive Surgical Da Vinci Systems remains the most ubiquitous robot designed to facilitate complex minimally invasive surgery across multiple specialities and multiple body compartments. The Intuitive Surgical Robot Da Vinci has been the subject of in excess of 7000 peer review publications and studies with a wealth of regulatory approvals covering a wide spectrum of surgical procedures much greater than alternatives with lesser functionality available on the market. No other commercially available surgical robot facilitates multidisciplinary applications planned for the Golden Jubilee National Hospital

Procurement Information

See earlier Section. At this point in time The National Waiting Times Centre Board (Golden Jubilee National Hospital) are satisfied that there are no other medical robots available that can provide the surgical requirements of our consultants and patients.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790424
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524474
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract 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

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GOLDEN JUBILEE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
angelika.mcgowan@gjnh.scot.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1419515000

Buyer Location

Locality
CLYDEBANK
Postcode
G81 4DY
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire
Delivery Location
TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond

Local Authority
West Dunbartonshire
Electoral Ward
Clydebank Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
West Dunbartonshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTUITIVE SURGICAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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