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128,670

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 May 2024 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of anatomical model consumables to Limbs & Things Ltd. This contract, valued at £128,670, was signed on 2nd May 2024. The Defence Medical Academy requires consumables compatible with anatomical models for trauma management scenarios over a 3-year period. The procurement method used was limited, with a negotiated process due to technical reasons necessitating specific compatibility with existing models.

This tender from the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in medical supplies and anatomical models. Given the nature of the contract and the specific requirements for compatibility with existing equipment, companies capable of providing these consumables in the UK are well-suited to compete. Businesses with expertise in producing medical training equipment and consumables for trauma management scenarios may find this tender particularly relevant for business growth and development.

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Notice Title

128,670

Notice Description

The Defence Medical Academy (DMA) delivers and sources training to meet the requirements of the Defence Medical Services (DMS). Anatomical models have been used to enhance training and introduce medical personnel to realistic instruction and procedures in trauma management scenarios. Specifically the Authority requires a 3 year contract for the provision of the following consumables: Neck Skins, combo larynx, needle decompression pads, standard chest drain pads that are compatible with the anatomical models already owned by the Authority.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Defence Medical Academy (DMA) delivers and sources training to meet the requirements of the Defence Medical Services (DMS). Anatomical models have been used to enhance training and introduce medical personnel to realistic instruction and procedures in trauma management scenarios. Specifically the Authority requires a 3 year contract for the provision of the following consumables (estimated numbers over 3 years): 1875 Neck Skins, 3150 combo larynx, 2280 needle decompression pads, 60 standard chest drain pads that are compatible with the anatomical models already owned by the Authority.

Procurement Information

The Authority previously contracted with Limbs and Things Ltd for x3 Anatomical Models and consumables. The Authority are now looking to place a contract for consumable parts only for these models, that enable the support of training which introduces medical personnel to realistic instruction and procedures in trauma management scenarios. There are many providers for Anatomical Models within the UK however there is a high level of uncertainty around the compatibility of consumables manufactured by different suppliers. Limbs and Things manufacture and distribute their own products and therefore their consumables are specifically compatible with the models already owned by The Authority. In accordance with The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 this procurement falls under Regulation 32 (5)(b); "For additional deliveries by the original supplier which are intended either as a partial replacement of supplies or installations or as the extension of existing supplies or installations where a change of supplier would oblige the contracting authority to acquire supplies having different technical characteristics which would result in incompatibility or disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and maintenance." Because of this The Authority believes that contracting with an alternative supplier would result in incompatibility consumables and provide disproportionate technical difficulties to continue the training required for medical personnel as well as the potential to incur additional costs to purchase the compatible consumables.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04574d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014386-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33141620 - Medical kits

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£128,670 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Rhean Phoenix
Contact Email
rhean.phoenix101@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIMBS & THINGS

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