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PROVISION OF CADAVERIC FACILITIES AND RESOURCES IN SUPPORT OF THE DEFENCE MEDICAL ACADEMY

Ministry of Defence

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 16:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

28 Jan 2026 at 15:47

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

09 Oct 2025 at 12:09

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

16 May 2025 at 12:05

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the provision of cadaveric facilities and resources necessary for the Defence Medical Academy's Military Operational Surgical Team Training (MOSTT) courses, located in Lichfield, UK. This process falls under the "Public authority - central government" industry category. The procurement has been completed, transitioning from the tender stage to award and contract signing. Key dates include the contract signing date of 2nd March 2026, with initial contract operations commencing on 1st April 2026 through 31st March 2029. The procurement followed an open procedure, with the contract awarded to the University of Bristol. The total estimated contract value, including possible extensions, amounts to £1.6 million including VAT.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in medical training facilities and resources, particularly those equipped to manage anatomical resources under stringent regulations like the Human Tissue Act 2004. Businesses capable of ensuring cyber security according to DEF Stan 05-138 controls will be well-suited. The utilisation of advanced technology and infrastructure—such as high-speed Wi-Fi for remote sessions—underscores the growing demand for tech-savvy solutions providers. Large-scale suppliers possessing the capability to fulfill requirements with precise standards will benefit from the stability and expansion potential within government contracts. The structured framework agreement provides potential options for course delivery expansion, making it attractive for businesses looking to grow within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF CADAVERIC FACILITIES AND RESOURCES IN SUPPORT OF THE DEFENCE MEDICAL ACADEMY

Notice Description

The Authority requires a contract for the provision of facilities for three Military Operational Surgical Team Training (MOSTT) courses per annum, with the ability to provide up to two more MOSTT courses per annum. Each course shall accommodate a maximum of 50 participants (6 teams of 5 participants); and 20 faculty. The Supplier shall provide: 1. A guaranteed stable high-speed Wi-Fi connection and the hardware to support external instructors joining sessions virtually. 2. Prepared, maintained and dispose of up to 6 (fresh or thawed from frozen) full human cadavers. 3. Prepared surgical set per cadaveric table that replicates the military Damage Control Surgery operating sets and the neurosurgical operating sets. 4. Receipt of delivery and storage while the course is in progress of military specific equipment from other sites for approximately 5 boxes. 5. A breakout room for delegates to relax and take breaks and receive catering. The Supplier must conform to the Human Tissue Act 2004. 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 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. More detail can be found in the attached Statement ofRequirement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: There are 2 extension periods available of 12 months each. These can be invoked all at once or separately, depending on the requirements at the time. The estimated value of these option years is PS369,600.00 ex VAT. This figure is included in the Total Value Estimated above ex VAT.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0515b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023699-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98390000 - Other services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£924,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£924,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£1,339,150 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,339,150 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
28 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active, Pending
Contracts Status
Active

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
Postcode Area
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

University of Bristol

Further Information

Notice Documents

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