Published date: 1 August 2017

Closed early engagement


Closing date: 23 February 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 33000000

  • Medical equipments - 33100000

  • Urology, exploration devices - 33125000

    • Surgical laser - 33169100

    • Repair and maintenance services of surgical equipment - 50422000

    • Installation services of surgical equipment - 51420000

Location of contract

West Midlands

Procurement reference

WAHNHS001-DN287457-17060238

Published date

1 August 2017

Closing date

23 February 2018

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

No

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

Purchase of a Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System. Worcestershire Acute NHS Trusts intend to purchase a Da Vinci Robotic Surgical System from Intuitive Surgical to assist with Urological procedures with the potential to extend into head and neck cancer suregry as well as Gynaecology cancer surgery. The intended purchase will give clinical and patients benefits, including minimally invasive techniques leading to shorter hospital stay for patients and faster patient recovery with fewer complications. Appropriate levels of staff need to be trained and supported during the integration of the robotic system into surgical practices, with the trust requiring ongoing support to ensure that the system continues to provide a high level of service.

About the buyer

Contact name

Darren Henderson

Address

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Alexandra Hospital
Redditch
B98 7UB
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 1527512164

Email

Darren.henderson2@nhs.net

Website

http://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk