Scope
Reference
CAV-VEA (25-26) 2
Description
The provision of vagal nerve stimulation therapy is to provide add on treatment for epileptic patients that are drug resistant. Implantable and programmable pulse generators are required to meet the specific treatment for refractory epilepsy.
Contract 1. The Provision of Vagal Nerve Stimulators
Supplier
Contract value
- £819,573.34 excluding VAT
- £983,488.01 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
30 April 2025
Contract dates
- 1 May 2025 to 30 April 2027
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
Contract locations
- UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
Not required - below £5m threshold.
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
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
Email: salesuk@livanova.com
Region: UKK13 - Gloucestershire
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. The Provision of Vagal Nerve Stimulators
Contracting authority
NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership-Procurement Services (hosted by Velindre University NHS Trust)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXWV-6492-CGMN
4-5 Charnwood Court,
Cardiff
CF14 3UZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Rhys Wathan
Telephone: +44 2921508261
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