Endobronchial Values

Concepts

• cardiff
• valves and tubes
• cardiothoracic department
• vale local health board
• pulmonx international sarl endobronchial valves
• endobronchial values
• endobronchial valves
• only supplier
• health board
• improvements

Location

Cardiff and Vale Cardiothoracic department University Hospital of Wales

Description

The Cardiothoracic Department within Cardiff and Vale Local Health Board currently have a requirement to use Endobronchial Valves for the reduction of lung volume in Emphysema. The Endobronchial Valves are inserted using an endoscopic approach which is less invasive than open or thorascopic lung volume reduction surgery. Pulmonx International Sarl Endobronchial Valves have proven efficacy outcomes to be improvements in lung function, exercise capacity, breathlessness, and quality of life. The supplier is the only supplier to provide this unique duckbill valve design. Therefore, the health board are proposing to award a 8-year contract.

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 31711400 - Valves and tubes

Indicators

• Award on basis of price.

Legal Justification

The NHS Wales Shared Services Partnership, hosted by Velindre NHS Trust are acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board who are seeking to establish a contract for Endobronchial Valves.

Other Information

Please note additional information on this procurement: 1. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to award the contract in whole, in part or annul the tendering process and not award any contract. 2. Successful suppliers should note that they will be required to enter into terms and conditions of contract as set out in the award documentation and that save for matters of clarification or consistency the Contracting Authority will not negotiate the terms. 3. Prospective suppliers should note that NHS Shared Services Partnership - Procurement Services is acting on behalf of Cardiff and Vale University Local Health Board. (WA Ref:136356)