Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c1f-f1ca-72bc-a583-a679656cfc2a/mobile-lithotripsy-service awarded GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Mobile Lithotripsy Service [The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-countess-of-chester-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust) Estimated value Not stated Published 12 May 2017 Deadline Closed 7 Jun 2017 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender This project is for the Mobile Lithotripsy Service within the Urology Department in the Countess of Chester Hospital.The service is for the provision of a mobile service delivering extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy and extracorporeal shockwave treatment. Lithotripsy is a treatment typically using ultrasound shockwaves, by which a kidney stone or other calculus is broken into small particles that can be passed out by the body. Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is a procedure that uses high energy shock waves to break down kidney stones into small crystals. Extra corporeal shockwave treatment (ESWT) is a procedure where shock waves are passed through the skin to the injured part of the body using a special device. The current service that is provided within the Countess of Chester's urology department provides 1 session per month, with the option of a second session if required, within 1 month normally 10-12 patients are treated per session. The tendering Contractors are required to read all of the documents attached to this Invitation To Tender (ITT) and respond by uploading documents to the e-procurement portal. The tendering Contractors are advised to visit the site before tendering to view the size of the treatment room to ensure that the lithotripter device is suitable. Full details are available at [nhssourcing.co.uk](https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk) Additional information: The total lowest value cannot be determined until the return of bids. We will be running this quotation process via our eTendering portal [nhssourcing.co.uk](https://www.nhssourcing.co.uk). If you are interested in this opportunity, please register on this site. Registration is free and only takes a few minutes. If you have any problems registering on the site, please contact the eTendering helpdesk on 0800 368 4850 or for advice on how to do this. 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