---
title: "Vagal Nerve Stimulator (VNS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03a5a5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NWSSP CARDIFF AND VALE LOCAL HEALTH BOARD"
published: "2024-01-23"
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# Vagal Nerve Stimulator (VNS)

Buyer: NWSSP CARDIFF AND VALE LOCAL HEALTH BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03a5a5

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## Summary

The Cardiff and Vale Local Health Board has recently completed a tender process for the procurement of Vagal Nerve Stimulator (VNS) therapy. This two-year contract aims to provide patients with innovative therapy tailored to reduce seizures. The procurement stage was completed with the award decision made to LivaNova UK Ltd. The procurement method used was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Key information includes the title "Vagal Nerve Stimulator (VNS)," the classification under goods, and the procurement location at University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for specialised medical device suppliers to engage in a critical healthcare sector. The Cardiff and Vale Local Health Board's initiative to improve patient care through VNS therapy highlights a demand for innovative solutions in the healthcare industry. Companies possessing expertise in manufacturing and supplying VNS products, particularly those with experience in the neurosciences field, are well-suited to be competitive in this procurement process.

## Notice

The Neurosciences department within Cardiff and Vale Local Health Board currently perform Vagal Nerve Stimulator (VNS) therapy. 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 programmable for a personalised therapy approach and the technology is highly specialised. Currently Livanova hold the monopoly of the global market for VSN products as they hold the patent for the manufacture and production of these stimulators, therefore the Health Board are proposing to award a two year contract.

### Procurement Information

Livanova hold the patent for VSN products and therefore have a monopoly of the global market. Due to this, the Health Board have no other option than to award a contract direct to Livanova UK Limited as these products are the only items that can reduce and/or prevent seizures for patients.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002248-2024 |
| 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 | 23 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NWSSP CARDIFF AND VALE LOCAL HEALTH BOARD |
| 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 | Not specified |

## 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

- 23 Jan 2024 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002248-2024
- 14 Feb 2023 at 15:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004559-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0221

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