---
title: "Lothian Health Board - Mandibular Splint Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000606607"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LOTHIAN"
published: "2020-12-17"
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# Lothian Health Board - Mandibular Splint Services

Buyer: NHS LOTHIAN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000606607

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## Summary

NHS Lothian is seeking bids for the "Lothian Health Board - Mandibular Splint Services", aimed at providing mandibular splints to patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnoea. The procurement, classified under the health services category, is currently in the award stage after the tender process, which involved an open procurement method. The contract is valued at £450,000, and the contract period is set to run for two years from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2022, with potential extensions. The procurement was initiated in Edinburgh, within the Lothian area, where the services are to be delivered.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for dental service providers, particularly those with experience in sleep medicine and appliance fitting. Businesses that can supply mandibular splints and perform patient assessments will be well-suited to compete in this bidding process. The successful bidder will need to demonstrate capability in servicing approximately 180 to 200 patients annually and will operate within a framework agreement allowing up to three participants, thereby fostering a competitive yet collaborative environment.

## Notice

Lothian Health Boards Department of Sleep Medicine wishes to set up an unranked framework to provide mandibular splints to patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnoea. Patients who are referred for mandibular splints will usually have previously encountered difficulties with utilising Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Lothian Health Boards Department of Sleep Medicine wishes to set up an unranked framework to provide mandibular splints to patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnoea. Patients who are referred for mandibular splints will usually have previously encountered difficulties with utilising Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines. The contract period will run for 2 years from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2022, with the potential for two 12 month extensions. It is expected that the successful bidder will supply mandibular splints to approximately 180 to 200 patients per annum, during this period. Lothian Health Boards Department of Sleep Medicine provides sleep services to patients within the Lothian area and on behalf of 3 other Health Boards - Borders, Forth Valley and Fife. The patient split being approximately 50% Lothian and 50% for the other 3 boards combined. The required service will involve the initial assessment of patients and the production and fitting of mandibular splints for those patients, referred by the Dept of Sleep Medicine. Typical patients will be adults suffering from Sleep Apnoea Syndrome, who have failed to benefit from CPAP treatment or those patients who are deemed to be unsuitable for CPAP and who have a Body Mass Index of less than 30.

Renewal: 2 optional 1 year extensions to 31st March 2024

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402357 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Feb 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £450,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LOTHIAN |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3EG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM7 Eastern Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CRAIGMILLAR DENTAL CENTRE; EDINBURGH DENTAL INSTITUTE; NEW TOWN DENTAL CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 33130000 - Dental and subspecialty instruments and devices
- 85110000 - Hospital and related services

## Release History

- 17 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402357
- 29 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378820

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN378820
  Lothian Health Board - Mandibular Splint Services - Lothian Health Boards Department of Sleep Medicine wishes to set up an unranked framework to provide mandibular splints to patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnoea. Patients who are referred for mandibular splints will usually have previously encountered difficulties with utilising Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402357
  Lothian Health Board - Mandibular Splint Services - Lothian Health Boards Department of Sleep Medicine wishes to set up an unranked framework to provide mandibular splints to patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnoea. Patients who are referred for mandibular splints will usually have previously encountered difficulties with utilising Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000606607
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.ukl

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