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AF Ablation for Private Patients

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Buyer Address: Alexandra House, Cheltenham General Hospital, Sandford Road, Gloucester, UKK13, GL53 7AN, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Claire Thornton

Contact Email: claire.thornton5@nhs.net

Contact Telephone: 07967889845

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
195000.0 GBP
Published
12 May 2025, 10:02
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
22 May 2025, 23:00
Contract End
21 Nov 2025, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
33140000 - Medical consumables
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Johnson & Johnson Medical Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This contract is for a 6-month loan of the CARTO™ 3 System equipment and the purchase of consumables necessary to perform atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation procedures. Both the equipment and consumables will be used exclusively for private patient treatments. The CARTO™ 3 System is a standalone medical device used in electrophysiology labs to diagnose heart arrhythmias. It collects data from intra-cardiac catheters and provides electrophysiologists with detailed, real-time 3D visualizations of the heart chambers and catheter positions. This advanced mapping technology aids in accurately guiding ablation procedures by creating precise anatomical maps of the heart, improving treatment safety and effectiveness. A direct award for a 6-month pilot of atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation technology is justified under Schedule 5 of the Procurement Act 2023, which allows direct awards for prototypes and development. The pilot tests a novel AF ablation method at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust , focusing on feasibility and capability rather than long-term supply. Following the pilot, a cost-benefit analysis will determine whether to proceed with a full business case and competitive procurement. This approach complies with the Act’s requirements for targeted testing before wider adoption.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: AF Ablation for Private Patients

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