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Neurophysiology Service to support DPHC

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has issued a tender for the provision of a Neurophysiology Service to support Defence rehabilitation. This contract covers a range of neurophysiology investigations such as EEG, EMG, and NCS. The total contract value is £157,500, with a tender period ending on 1st February 2023 and a contract period starting on 13th February 2023 and ending on 12th February 2025. The Ministry of Defence has specified cyber security controls under DEF Stan 05-138 that contractors must adhere to in order to do business.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in hospital and related services to engage with the Ministry of Defence. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement method is an open procedure (above threshold), allowing a broad range of businesses to participate. The contract is suitable for businesses located in British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. Businesses interested in providing neurophysiology services are encouraged to review the tender details and comply with the specified cyber security controls.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Neurophysiology Service to support DPHC

Notice Description

CONTRACT FOR THE PROVISION OF A NEUROPHYSIOLOGY SERVICE The Authority has a requirement for the provision of a neurophysiology service across Defence rehabilitation. The requirement is for up to 160 tests per annum but must be able to surge to 200 if required. This will be performed using an agreed referral proforma via an online electronic health record (EHR) web portal (e.g. Cerner, EPIC), email or paper based. The Contractor shall provide: a. An appointment back to the referring unit within 5 working days of the request being received from the Authority. b. All appointments are to be within 20 working days of the referral being received. c. All test results are to be reviewed by the Contractor within 1 working day of the findings being made available. d. The findings sent back to the referring clinician within 5 working days of the investigation The range of neurophysiology investigations include: a. EEG b. EMG c. NCS d. Quantitative sensory testing (QST) e. Thermal thresholds (TT) f. Visual evoked potentials (VEPs) g. Auditory evoked potentials (AEPs) Cyber Security: The MoD has a duty to protect itself from Cyber threats and now we extend this to Suppliers we engage with. As an extension of the Government's Cyber Essentials Scheme the MoD, working together with Industry and other Government Departments, have developed a more robust Cyber Security Model, under the umbrella of the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP). All prime contractors must have the cyber security controls specified in DEF Stan 05-138 (Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers), as appropriate to the cyber risk level specified in the contract. The Authority has determined the level of risk at Moderate (Reference: RAR-450786480) as defined in DEF Stan 05-138. In order to do business with the MOD you must have the cyber security controls required as shown above.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-79a4aa8c-c512-4395-88d5-f107a44abf37
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46b1e7b2-6adf-4334-826a-c48744b08ec6
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£157,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Apr 2023 - 2 Apr 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS14 9PY
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Whittington & Streethay
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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