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title: "Endobronchial valves (\"Zephyr\")"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000648900"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS GOLDEN JUBILEE"
published: "2021-06-28"
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# Endobronchial valves ("Zephyr")

Buyer: NHS GOLDEN JUBILEE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000648900

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## Summary

The NHS Golden Jubilee, located in Clydebank, is set to proceed with a procurement process for the purchase of Endobronchial valves (Zephyr) intended for use in the Lung (Thoracic) surgery department. This limited tender process awarded a contract to PulmonX International Sarl, the sole supplier capable of meeting the unique requirements for bronchoscopic lung volume reduction treatments. The contract, valued at £446,250, was signed on 20 April 2021. This procurement aligns with the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, indicating that no alternative suppliers could fulfil the necessary criteria.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for growth within the healthcare and medical equipment sectors, particularly for businesses specialised in innovative medical technologies. Companies that manufacture or supply similar high-tech medical devices, particularly those focused on lung care or surgical equipment, may find potential for future contracts through similar tender processes. The exclusive nature of this award process highlights the importance of innovation and capability in meeting specific healthcare needs, suggesting that businesses with niche products could benefit from engaging in the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

NHS Golden Jubilee intend to purchase Endobronchial valve ("Zephyr")for use within Lung (Thoracic) surgery department.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The National Waiting Times Centre Board intends to enter in a contract with Pulmonx International Sarl as being the only option available to meet our requirements. In accordance with our interpretation of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, the required equipment capability can only be provided by a particular provider for technical reasons due to the unique essential requirements of the equipment, namely Pulmonx International Sarl is currently the only manufacturer of commercially available endobronchial valves that can accommodate endobronchial application for bronchoscopic lung volume reduction for the treatment of emphysema or management of air leak. No other commercially available product facilitate the multidisciplinary applications planned for use at the NHS Golden Jubilee during the lifespan of the equipment.

### Procurement Information

The National Waiting Times Centre Board (NHS Golden Jubilee) are satisfied that Pulmonx Endobronchial valves ("Zephyr") is the only commercially available endobronchial valves that can accommodate endobronchial application for bronchoscopic lung volume reduction for the treatment of emphysema or management of air leak performed within Lung (Thoracic) surgery department.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419585 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract 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 | 28 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £446,250 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GOLDEN JUBILEE |
| Locality | CLYDEBANK |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G81 4DY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM31 East Dunbartonshire and West Dunbartonshire |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Electoral ward | Clydebank Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | West Dunbartonshire |
| Delivery location | TLM81 East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire, and Helensburgh and Lomond |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PULMONX INTERNATIONAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

### Codes

- 31711400 - Valves and tubes

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419585
- 20 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F15 - Voluntary Ex Ante Transparency Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412561

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR412561
  Endobronchial valves ("Zephyr") - NHS Golden Jubilee intend to purchase Endobronchial valve ("Zephyr")for use within Lung (Thoracic) surgery department.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419585
  Endobronchial valves ("Zephyr") - NHS Golden Jubilee intend to purchase Endobronchial valve ("Zephyr")for use within Lung (Thoracic) surgery department.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsgoldenjubilee.co.uk/home/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000648900

## Provenance

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