--- title: "ENT MSK Challenge Opportunity" ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-127713" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-127713" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-127713.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-127713.json" source: "Sell2Wales" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST)" published: "2022-12-22" --- # ENT MSK Challenge Opportunity Buyer: NHS WALES SHARED SERVICES PARTNERSHIP-PROCUREMENT SERVICES (HOSTED BY VELINDRE UNIVERSITY NHS TRUST) Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-kuma6s-127713 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-127713) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-127713.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves a tender titled "ENT MSK Challenge Opportunity" by NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services in Cardiff, UK. This tender, currently in the planning stage, aims to address musculoskeletal stress related to ear surgeries through innovative solutions. The deadline for future notice date communication is set for 1st February 2023. This tender presents business growth opportunities for companies offering ergonomic solutions for surgeons, infection prevention control systems, and sustainable healthcare equipment. Businesses in the health industry category with expertise in medical technology and surgical equipment innovation are well-suited to compete for this contract and contribute to improving surgical practices in the healthcare sector. ## Notice Ear surgery has been performed using an operating microscope since the 1950s, but improvements in endoscope and video technology have made Endoscopic Ear Surgery (EES) a viable alternative. An ear endoscope for EES allows doctors to perform complex operations on the tiny, delicate structures in the middle ear. This method is less invasive than the traditional way to perform an ear surgery, which is to make an incision behind the ear. The doctor then uses a straight endoscope to see into the ear. EES procedures last on average for 60 to 90 minutes, but can be as long as 180 minutes. These prolonged periods of holding the endoscope up, whilst performing very fine, controlled movements with the instruments within a very small, delicate organ causes significant musculoskeletal stress. It is possible that these conditions, which are particular to EES, are related to the higher levels of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in otological surgeons. Reducing the musculoskeletal load through better work practices could reduce the time taken for surgery, reduce staff levels of MSDs and associated sickness, thereby improving workflow. They may also increase the number of operations possible and reduce the time under anaesthesia for patients. Challenge details 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 solution. Out of Scope Replacement of current endoscope equipment or theatre beds; Single use solutions. We need ideas that can be rapidly developed and tested with potential to be scaled and used across the UK over the coming months ### Lot Information Lot 1 Challenge phases structure Phase 1: Development and testing - We are looking to fund up to 5 projects up to a value of 20,000 inclusive of VAT each for Phase 1. Please note any adoption and implementation of a solution from this competition would be subject of a separate, possible competitive, procurement exercise. This competition does not cover the purchase of any solution although we may choose to investigate and explore innovative procurement routes as part of this challenge. The total funding available for the competition can change. The funders have the right to: adjust the provisional funding allocation; and apply a 'portfolio' approach. Briefing Event A briefing event was held on 30 November 2022 and the recording of the event can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/W9MAdAazSeE. Further information For more information on this competition, visit: Simply Do For any enquiries about this competition e-mail: SBRI.COE@wales.nhs.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Sell2Wales | | Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=127713 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | 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 | 22 Dec 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Feb 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | 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 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 | TLL Wales | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33692000 - Medical solutions ## Release History - 22 Dec 2022 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=127713 ## Documents - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC422413&idx=1 22nd December 2022 - ENT MSK Challenge Brief - English - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=DEC422413&idx=2 22nd December 2022 - ENT MSK Challenge Brief - Welsh - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC422413 ENT MSK Challenge Opportunity - Ear surgery has been performed using an operating microscope since the 1950s, but improvements in endoscope and video technology have made Endoscopic Ear Surgery (EES) a viable alternative. An ear endoscope for EES allows doctors to perform complex operations on the tiny, delicate structures in the middle ear. This method is less invasive than the traditional way to perform an ear surgery, which is to make an incision behind the ear. The doctor then uses a straight endoscope to see into the ear. EES procedures last on average for 60 to 90 minutes, but can be as long as 180 minutes. These prolonged periods of holding the endoscope up, whilst performing very fine, controlled movements with the instruments within a very small, delicate organ causes significant musculoskeletal stress. It is possible that these conditions, which are particular to EES, are related to the higher levels of Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) in otological surgeons. Reducing the musculoskeletal load through better work practices could reduce the time taken for surgery, reduce staff levels of MSDs and associated sickness, thereby improving workflow. They may also increase the number of operations possible and reduce the time under anaesthesia for patients. Challenge details 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 solution. Out of Scope Replacement of current endoscope equipment or theatre beds; Single use solutions. We need ideas that can be rapidly developed and tested with potential to be scaled and used across the UK over the coming months ## Notice URLs - http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/ - http://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=127713 - https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-127713 - https://youtu.be/W9MAdAazSeE ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-kuma6s-127713. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-kuma6s-127713.json.