--- title: "How can we improve the ergonomics for Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeons while performing Endoscopic Ear" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-127460" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-127460" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-127460.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-127460.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2022-12-14" --- # How can we improve the ergonomics for Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeons while performing Endoscopic Ear Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-kuma6s-127460 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-127460) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-127460.json) ## Summary The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust) is conducting a tender titled "How can we improve the ergonomics for Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeons while performing Endoscopic Ear" in the goods category. The procurement stage is currently open for submission, with a tender period ending on 14th December 2022 and an award period ending on 19th December 2022. The tender aims to identify innovative solutions to improve ergonomics for surgeons, reduce surgery times, and meet infection prevention control standards. Organizations interested in supplying laboratory, optical, or precision equipment, as well as furniture and furnishings, may find this tender opportunity suitable. This tender by the NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services offers an opportunity for businesses to provide solutions that enhance the working environment for Ear, Nose, and Throat surgeons. Companies specializing in ergonomic equipment, medical devices, and infection control solutions are well-suited to compete in this tender process. The procurement method is open, allowing a diverse range of businesses to participate in offering cost-effective and sustainable solutions. By engaging in this tender, businesses can contribute to improving healthcare services and potentially expanding their market presence within the healthcare industry. ## Notice We are looking to identify, develop and demonstrate near market ready innovative solutions that could:* Improve ergonomics for surgeons ensuring equality and benefits for all;* Improve ergonomics for both right and left handed surgeons, when performing surgery;* Reduce time spent holding an unsupported endoscope during EES;* Reduce surgery times;* Reduce MSDs in ENT surgeons;* Reduce sickness of ENT surgeons;* Improve self-reported discomfort levels of ENT surgeons after performing EES;* Meet infection prevention control standards; and* Provide a cost effective and sustainable solutionNOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=127460. See Attachments(WA Ref:127460)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=127460 | | Notice type | S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | 14 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | 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 | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 39000000 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ## Release History - 14 Dec 2022 at 12:58 - Tender - S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=127460 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC421367&idx=1 14th December 2022 - Welsh - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC421367&idx=2 14th December 2022 - English ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - https://sbri.simplydo.co.uk/challenges/63725f979a89495ba6d55992?utm=637e20596c445521fdf8cbcf - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=127460 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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