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title: "Robotic Surgical System."
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
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# Robotic Surgical System.

Buyer: WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47e48231-39e6-4c75-9bde-8fd4272f3cce

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## Summary

The Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Robotic Surgical System, specifically a Da Vinci model. This procurement falls under the medical equipment category and has an estimated value of £1.7 million. The engagement end date for market feedback is set for 23rd February 2018. The delivery location for the equipment is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. This tender focuses on enhancing surgical capabilities, particularly in urology, with future applications in head and neck cancer surgery as well as gynaecology.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the medical equipment and surgical technology sectors, especially those specialising in advanced robotic surgical systems, installation services, and ongoing maintenance. Companies that offer related training services and support for medical professionals would also be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this procurement process could lead to long-term partnerships with the NHS, contributing to business growth in an expanding healthcare market.

## Notice

Purchase of a Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System. Worcestershire Acute NHS Trusts intend to purchase a Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System from Intuitive Surgical to assist with Urological procedures with the potential to extend into head and neck cancer suregry as well as Gynaecology cancer surgery. The intended purchase will give clinical and patients benefits, including minimally invasive techniques leading to shorter hospital stay for patients and faster patient recovery with fewer complications. Appropriate levels of staff need to be trained and supported during the integration of the robotic system into surgical practices, with the trust requiring ongoing support to ensure that the system continues to provide a high level of service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c16531e-af9a-43d1-9927-2e51512959ac |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WORCESTERSHIRE ACUTE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | REDDITCH |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B98 7UB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Redditch |
| Electoral ward | Matchborough & Woodrow |
| Westminster constituency | Redditch |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 33125000 - Urology, exploration devices
- 33169100 - Surgical laser
- 50422000 - Repair and maintenance services of surgical equipment
- 51420000 - Installation services of surgical equipment

## Release History

- 1 Aug 2017 at 13:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c16531e-af9a-43d1-9927-2e51512959ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c16531e-af9a-43d1-9927-2e51512959ac
  1st August 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk

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