Award

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

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 15:47

Tender

09 Oct 2025 at 11:09

Planning

16 May 2025 at 11:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has finalised a contract with the University of Bristol for the "Provision of Cadaveric Facilities and Resources in Support of the Defence Medical Academy", as part of an open procurement procedure. This agreement covers the provision of facilities for multiple Military Operational Surgical Team Training (MOSTT) courses per year. The location for this contract is within the United Kingdom, specifically in Bristol, as denoted by the UKK11 region code. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2029, with options to extend up to 2031. The contract, with a total estimated value including VAT of £1.6 million, commenced with a pending award on 28th January 2026, followed by a standstill period ending on 6th February 2026.

This contract provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in medical training equipment and facilities, given the specific requirements for cadaveric resources and sophisticated surgical simulation setups. In particular, suppliers who can provide high-quality surgical instruments and training environments that replicate military conditions are well-suited to compete in this sector. The project requires adherence to stringent cyber security controls, offering additional business growth opportunities for companies skilled in cyber security services, especially those familiar with the Defence Cyber Protection Partnership (DCPP) framework. The openness of the procurement method and the long-term nature of the contract additionally provide a stable, multi-year revenue prospect for established vendors or those seeking to gain a foothold in defence medical training provisions.

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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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0515b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007708-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
22 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Ana Cotfasa
Contact Email
ana.cotfasa100@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

UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL

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