Novosorb Biodegradable Temporizing Matrix (BTM)

CPV: Dressings

Procedure method

Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition

Legal basis

CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)

Procurement category

Goods

Notice status

Awarded without competition

Procurement threshold

Unspecified in notice

Regulatory regime

Standard

Commercial structure

Stand-alone contract (no framework)

Competition type

Direct award (no call for competition)

GPA / WTO covered

Yes (GPA)

Recurring procurement

Unspecified in notice

First published

15 Feb 2024, 09:52 GMT

Last source update

15 Feb 2024, 09:52 GMT

Authority reference

C247669

FTS notice number

2024/S 000-005028

Classification (CPV)

Dressings

Delivery area

North East (UKC22)

Official registry OCID

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Why no open competition

The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive

Published justification

Polynovo is the only supplier of this product and this is the only synthetic dermal template available worldwide. The advantage above other dermal matrices, such as Integra, is that this product is very resistant to infection. Therefore low risk of it getting infected and needing removal. I have not lost a single piece of BTM from infection. <br/><br/>The clinical advantage for burns patients is earlier engagement in physiotherapy, less pain (and painkillers) and better long term scar quality. If the scars are better longterm, they need less scar therapy, less reconstruction and have better quality of life. Other teams are using this for complex wound reconstruction as an alternative to free flap surgery, which can take up to 12 hours. This takes significantly less time to apply, saving theatre time and allowing patients to be discharged earlier from hospital, with less invasive surgery.

• Movianto UK LimitedAwarded supplier 1 Progress Park, Milton Keynes, South East, MK42 9XE

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