--- title: "(MRgLITT) Laser interstitial thermal therapy' (LITT)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03930b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03930b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03930b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03930b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ENGLAND" published: "2022-12-20" --- # (MRgLITT) Laser interstitial thermal therapy' (LITT) Buyer: NHS ENGLAND Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03930b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03930b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03930b.json) ## Summary The National Health Service (NHS) in England is planning a procurement process for the provision of laser interstitial thermal therapy services for focal refractory epilepsy treatment. This market engagement exercise aims to assess providers' capacity and capability in this specialised area. Interested parties must register by 30th January 2023 and be able to meet all the requirements specified. The anticipated service commencement is in 2023/24, with a contract duration of 5 years and a potential extension of 48 months. Following the exercise, providers may be selected directly without a formal tender process if competition is absent. This opportunity, led by NHS England, presents a chance for healthcare providers with expertise in epilepsy surgical programmes to deliver innovative treatment services. Businesses offering minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques suitable for epilepsy treatment are encouraged to participate. The market engagement process offers potential for direct awards without a competitive tender, providing a streamlined route for eligible providers to offer their services within the specified timeframe. Interested parties can access the questionnaire through the provided link to express their interest before the closing date on 30th January 2023. ## Notice England (referred to as the Commissioner), is undertaking a market engagement exercise to understand the current and future capacity and capability of the providers and potential providers within this specialised area. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest and participate in the market questionnaire which will provide feedback to commissioners. Please note that this is not a call for competition although the commissioner would encourage all potential providers to respond to this market engagement exercise. The outcome of this market engagement will help inform commissioners of the current and future capacity and capability of the market and will be considered to inform the commissioning approach. Interested parties are encouraged to register their interest only if they are able to deliver the full list of the requirements. Participation to this market engagement will close at 12 noon of Monday 30th January 2023. ### Lot Information Lot 1 MRgLITT 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. Please see the link to the policy: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/clinical-commissioning-policy-mr-guided-laser-interstitial-thermal-therapy/ Providers will be required to have an established epilepsy surgical programme currently that complies with the requirements as set out in either the adults and/or children's specifications, links below: Link to children's epilepsy surgery service specification: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/childrens-epilepsy-surgery-service-cess/ Link to adult neurosurgery service specification: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/neurosurgery-adults/ The service expected to commence in 2023/24. The anticipated contract duration for this service is 5 years, with an option to extend the contract by a further 48 month period at the Commissioner's discretion. It is possible that as a result of this exercise, a formal tender process will not be required but instead a simpler provider selection process will be undertaken. Where it is noted that competition is absent, direct awards may be considered. All providers will be notified of next steps following the conclusion of this market engagement exercise. NHS England is the contracting and commissioning authority for this service. To register your interest and access the questionnaire, please follow this link: https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu The project reference is 64482 and the closing date for submission of the completed questionnaire is: 12 noon Monday 30th January 2023. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036100-2022 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 20 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Jan 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,500,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South East London | | Postcode | SE1 8UG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth | | Local authority | Lambeth | | Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank | | Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 20 Dec 2022 at 16:39 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036100-2022 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/68205 - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/Documents/Folder/55526 - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu - https://www.england.nhs.uk - https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/childrens-epilepsy-surgery-service-cess/ - https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/clinical-commissioning-policy-mr-guided-laser-interstitial-thermal-therapy/ - https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/neurosurgery-adults/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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