Scope
Reference
CAV-VEA (24-25) 2
Description
The Cardiff & Vale University Health Board require the provision of Vagal Nerve Stimulators (VNS) to support the treatment of epileptic patients within the Neurosurgery Directorate.
Contract 1. The Provision of Vagal Nerve Stimulators
Supplier
Contract value
- £819,573.33 excluding VAT
- £983,448 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
25 April 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2027
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
The provision of Vagal Nerve Stimulation therapy is to provide add on treatment for epileptic patients that are drug resistant. There is currently only one provider in the market that can provide an implantable and programmable pulse generator to meet the specific treatment for refractory epilepsy and support patients with a device currently implanted by the same provider.
Supplier
Livanova uk limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHBZ-4623-MDMW
1370 Montpellier Court, Gloucester Business Park
Gloucester
GL3 4AH
United Kingdom
Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. The Provision of Vagal Nerve Stimulators
Contracting authority
Cardiff & Vale University Health Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
Woodland House, Maes y Coed Road
Cardiff
CF14 4HH
United Kingdom
Contact name: Rhys Wathan
Telephone: +442921508261
Email: rhys.wathan@wales.nhs.uk
Website: http://nwssp.nhs.wales/ourservices/procurement-services/
Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Organisation type: Public authority - central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales