GSTT - Thoracic Robot - ST23 - P186

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust requires the provision of a robotic surgical system that can provide automated robotic assistance in performing thoracic surgical procedures for principally lung cancer (but also non-malignant) presentations, such that the surgeon has sufficient dexterity, control and visualisation of the surgical field so as to be able to achieve the same (preferably better) outcomes from the same (preferably broader) repertoire of procedures currently undertaken through VATS or open surgery. The Authority also require the ongoing support and assistance of the Supplier of the robot in training their surgeons and surgical teams in its usage, providing timely and reliable servicing, maintenance, repair and equipment upgrade services, and in helping the Authority optimise the clinical outcomes and operational efficiency of the broader RATS programme that will be based around this system. Following a competitive process under the NHS Supply Chain Robotic Medical Equipment Associated Accessories and Consumables framework reference 2020/\\S 045-107593, the seven (7) year contract was awarded to Intuitive Surgical Limited.