--- title: "MR-guided Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (MRgLITT) for treatment of epileptogenic zones for adults with refractory focal epilepsy (Lot 1: North & Lot 2: South)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eecdbce2-129e-4ade-8b9e-485460cc8009" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eecdbce2-129e-4ade-8b9e-485460cc8009" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eecdbce2-129e-4ade-8b9e-485460cc8009.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eecdbce2-129e-4ade-8b9e-485460cc8009.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2023-08-16" --- # MR-guided Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (MRgLITT) for treatment of epileptogenic zones for adults with refractory focal epilepsy (Lot 1: North & Lot 2: South) Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eecdbce2-129e-4ade-8b9e-485460cc8009 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eecdbce2-129e-4ade-8b9e-485460cc8009) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eecdbce2-129e-4ade-8b9e-485460cc8009.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit, on behalf of NHS England Specialised Commissioning, has initiated a tender for MR-guided Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy for adults with refractory focal epilepsy. The service is divided into two lots - North and South, with a commencement date set for 1st June 2024. The deadline for ITT submissions is 12.00pm on Friday 29th September 2023. This procurement opportunity falls under the health services category and follows an open procedure above the threshold. This tender by the NHS presents an opportunity for providers experienced in epilepsy surgical programmes and MR-guided Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy to secure a contract lasting up to 7 years. Businesses capable of delivering services in accordance with the Clinical Commissioning Policy are well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector organisations, are encouraged to participate in this procurement exercise to potentially expand their operations within the specified regions of the United Kingdom. ## Notice NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU), on behalf of NHS England Specialised Commissioning (referred to as the Commissioner), is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to respond to this invitation to tender for the provision of MR-guided Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (MRgLITT) for treatment of epileptogenic zones for adults with refractory focal epilepsy (Lot 1: North & 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 is due to commence on 1st June 2024. As a result of this procurement exercise an agreement will be established with the successful bidder(s) for a period of 5 years with the Commissioners having the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years (maximum contract duration 7 years). The deadline for ITT submissions is 12.00pm (noon) on Friday 29th September 2023. Providers must be able to meet the requirements set out in this Invitation to Tender (ITT) and deliver these services in accordance with the Clinical Commissioning Policy. Link to Clinical Commissioning Policy: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2006-Clinical-commissioning- policy-MR-guided-laser-interstitial-thermal-therapy-for-treatment-of-epileptogenic.pdf Providers will be required to have an established epilepsy surgical programme currently that complies with the requirements as set out in the adult's specification below: Link to adult neurosurgery service specification: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/neurosurgery-adults/ Providers wishing to be considered for the delivery of these services will need to respond to the provider selection documentation and submit responses prior to the deadline stated in this notice. The ITT documentation including a questionnaire is available through the Atamis (Health Family) portal: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. The reference is C193142 and the closing date for completed ITT responses is 12:00pm (noon), on Friday 29th September 2023. To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis esourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f18a0b63-b608-4135-b141-9e4dbf87bcec | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,130,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS2 7EU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Leeds South | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 16 Aug 2023 at 10:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f18a0b63-b608-4135-b141-9e4dbf87bcec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f18a0b63-b608-4135-b141-9e4dbf87bcec 16th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/neurosurgery-adults/ - https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/2006-Clinical-commissioning- ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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