---
title: "Supply of Vagal Nerve Stimulators"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e809"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP"
published: "2021-10-05"
---

# Supply of Vagal Nerve Stimulators

Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e809

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## Summary

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, located in Cardiff, is set to award a contract for the supply of Vagal Nerve Stimulators, as outlined in the procurement process initiated on 5th October 2021. This contract, valued at £350,000, offers a six-month duration with the possibility of a six-month extension. The procurement method used is a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, classifying the project under the goods category, specifically for medical devices such as stimulators. The contract is currently in the award stage, which includes a mandatory 10-calendar day standstill period for any potential objections post-award notification.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the medical technology sector, particularly those specialising in advanced medical devices. Companies capable of supplying highly specialised products, similar to Vagal Nerve Stimulators, will find this contract appealing. Given that LivaNova UK Ltd has been identified as the exclusive supplier for this particular item, new entrants or existing players in the medical supply chain who can innovate or provide competitive alternatives may look to leverage this process for business expansion and establish a foothold in the healthcare market.

## Notice

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership wish to inform the market that they intend to award a contract for the supply of Vagal Nerve Stimulators.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board wish to inform the market that they intend to award a six month contract with option to extend for up to a further six months for the supply of Vagal Nerve Stimulators.

### Procurement Information

VNS Therapy is delivered through an implanted device that sends mild pulses to the vagus nerve at regular intervals throughout the day in an effort to reduce and/or prevent seizures. Patients are referred to this type of therapy when drugs have failed to provide a more manageable treatment. These devices are programmeable for a personalised therapy approach and the technology is highly specialised. Livanova are the only company that manufacture and supply this device and as such, the Health Board is applying a 10 day standstill period prior to awarding this contract.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024732-2021 |
| Notice type | 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £350,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF14 4HH |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Heath |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff North |
| Delivery location | TLL22 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIVANOVA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33158210 - Stimulator

## Release History

- 5 Oct 2021 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024732-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.procurement.wales.nhs.uk
- http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

## Provenance

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