--- title: "LSL/MED/0171 - Supply of Negative Pressure Wound Devices (NPWT) - VTN" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049cbf" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049cbf" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049cbf.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049cbf.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LEIDOS SUPPLY" published: "2024-09-20" --- # LSL/MED/0171 - Supply of Negative Pressure Wound Devices (NPWT) - VTN Buyer: LEIDOS SUPPLY Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049cbf [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049cbf) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049cbf.json) ## Summary Leidos Supply, a body governed by public law, has completed the procurement process for the supply and support of Negative Pressure Therapy Devices (VAC Rx4 Therapy units) to the Ministry of Defence (MOD). The procurement, classified under the CPV code 33194000 for devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion, follows a negotiated procedure without prior publication, permissible under Article 32 of Directive 2014/24/EC. The awarded contract to KCI Medical Limited T/A Solventum, effective as of 19th September 2024, spans a three-year framework agreement. The procurement involves not just the supply of the devices but also consumables, spares, associated ancillaries, training, and a comprehensive support package covering all servicing and repairs, and will be delivered across the UK. This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in medical devices, particularly those involved in advanced wound care technology. Firms capable of servicing, maintaining, and providing consumables for high-tech medical equipment would find this agreement beneficial for establishing long-term relationships with governmental bodies, notably in defence. Despite the limited procurement method, other businesses can look to partner or subcontract with KCI Medical Limited T/A Solventum for the provision of support services and related products. This procurement underscores the need for technical expertise within specific niches, thus enabling specialised firms to grow through strategic alliances and offering innovative solutions tailored for governmental needs. ## Notice Leidos Supply Ltd intends to award a single source framework agreement for a duration of 3 years for the supply and support of Negative Pressure Therapy Device to KCI Medical LTD ( Solventum). The agreement is for the procurement of "VAC Rx4 Therapy units " to the MOD, with the inclusion of consumables, spares and associated ancillaries. The requirement also includes the provision of training and a support package covering all servicing & repairs. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice pursuant to Article 32 of Directive 2014/24/EC of the European Parliament (Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) of PCR 2015). ### Lot Information Lot 1 Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) : (2) The negotiated procedure without prior publication may be used for public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts in any of the following cases:-- (b) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons: (ii) competition is absent for technical reasons. KCI Medical T/a Solventum provide the only solution (VAC Rx4 Therapy unit) with the capability to independently treat multiple cavities/wounds with at least 2 different channels with independent negative pressure settings required. ### Procurement Information Regulation 32(2)(b)(ii) : (2) The negotiated procedure without prior publication may be used for public works contracts, public supply contracts and public service contracts in any of the following cases:-- (b) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons: (ii) competition is absent for technical reasons. KCI Medical T/a Solventum provide the only solution (VAC Rx4 Therapy unit) with the capability to independently treat multiple cavities/wounds with at least 2 different channels with independent negative pressure settings required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030240-2024 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Negotiated without publication of a contract notice | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Sep 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LEIDOS SUPPLY | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | KCI MEDICAL LIMITED T/A SOLVENTUM | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33194000 - Devices and instruments for transfusion and infusion ## Release History - 20 Sep 2024 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030240-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://leidos-supply.app.jaggaer.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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